Suzhou is a major city in eastern China, located on the scenic Lake Taihu, with an impressive historical legacy that dates back more than 2,500 years. A beautiful city with a profusion of pagodas, gardens, stone bridges and canals, it boasts a delightful array of Suzhou accommodation and attractions ripe for experiential plucking. Visitors seeking Suzhou apartments will enjoy a stay at the Citadines Xinghai Suzhou offering luxury interiors and the ideal location close to many of the city’s attractions. When you fancy a break from it all, get on a bus or taxi and spirit yourself away to the enchanting Sanshan Islands, sitting pretty on the picturesque Lake Taihu, China’s third-largest lake that could almost double as a sea, as one cannot witness the opposing shore when standing on one side of the lake. Home to about 90 islands that all merit exploration, the San Shan Islands offer a unique allure in the form of a myriad paths that wind through forest and a few buildings. Visitors can even go orange plucking, so make sure you grab a few canvas bags to bring home a few kilos of the delicious fruit! The island is famous for its three hills, the largest of which has a pagoda on the summit, and a climb up there is worth the minimal effort for regular hikers to absorb the breathtaking panorama and tranquility from the top. There are a variety of charming little hotels on the island that can accommodate a meal or two, or you can help the local stalls by purchasing some refreshing juices or savoury snacks to fuel your island adventure. You can rent a bicycle cart for two and embark on your own adventure on the well-paved roads as well. The San Shan Islands present a charming alternative to the regular sightseeing options in the city, and it is definitely worth a visit. 
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.
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