Suzhou, China

Banyan Tree Suzhou Shishan

A secluded urban oasis

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Built on the hillside overlooking the water, Banyan Tree Suzhou Shishan offers guests front-row seats to enjoy the beauty of Shishan Park, as well as easy access to Suzhou Museum West, Science and Technology Center and Grand Theatre.

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1 km | 15 min walk
Suzhou Museum West features an array of exhibition halls including Suzhou History Gallery, Suzhou Handicrafts Gallery, Exploration and Experience Gallery, showcasing the rich history and local craftsmanship of the Wu land from various aspects such as culture and art, handicraft, and Suzhou lifestyle. Upholding the philosophy of “focusing on Jiangnan culture and displaying world civilization”, the west hall also features an International Cooperation Gallery which explores connection and integration with diverse world cultures through partnerships with world-renowned museums. 

Suzhou Museum West

1 km | 15 min walk
Suzhou Shishan Grand Theater features curved rooflines mimicing the rolling greens of Shishan Mountain, penetrating and flowing between Tianshi Lake and Shishan Mountain like an organic part of the natural landscape. Dedicated to art and cultural creation, exchange, display and exhibition, the theater will play host to various performances including symphonies, operas, musicals, dramas, and is set to becoming the new art and culture hub of Suzhou, as well as setting new benchmark for cultural and artistic development.

Suzhou Shishan Grand Theatre

1 km | 15 min walk
Suzhou Science and Technology Museum·Industrial Exhibition Hall has a construction area of 61,300 square meters, with nearly 10 permanent and temporary exhibition halls, a dome theater with the function of celestial phenomena demonstration, a 4D science and technology theater. The museum also plans to include three outdoor exhibition areas – a science and technology plaza, an astronomical observation area, and a botanical science park – to serve as science and education venues.  Suzhou Science and Technology Museum·Industrial Exhibition Hall highlights Suzhou's unique combination of science and industry.  

Suzhou Science and Technology Museum & Industrial Exhibition Hall

1.8 km | 9 min drive
Longhu Shishan Paradise Walk is a one-stop commercial complex offering a wide array of experiences and services from shopping, dining to leisure and entertainment, adding spices to modern city life and creating a vibrant urban environment.

Longhu Shishan Paradise Walk

5.1 km | 20 min drive
The thousand-year-old Hanshan Temple owes its fame to a classic Chinese poem called “A Night Mooring by Maple Bridge.” Simple yet elegant, peaceful and calm, the ancient temple instill a sense of history and sophistication. Marvel at the main hall, the bell tower, the corridor of stone tablets and the sutra library to immerse yourself in the power of Zen. 

Hanshan Temple

13 km | 22 min drive
Suzhou Railway Station is a comprehensive railway station for general, intercity and high-speed rail services. It enables passengers to make convenient transfers to railways, buses, taxis and other means of transport.


Suzhou Railway Station

28 km | 35 min drive
For guests wondering how to get to Suzhou from Shanghai, the best route is via Suzhou North Railway Station. This high-speed railway station offers easy access to bullet trains to and from Beijing, Hangzhou, Nanjing and other cities.

Suzhou North Railway Station

40 km | 52 min drive
Guests wondering how to get to Suzhou by air can travel via Sunan Shuofang International Airport. Located in Wuxi City, this regional hub airport is jointly built by Wuxi and Suzhou, offering convenient access to both cities.


Sunan Shuofang International Airport

103 km | 1 hour 45 minutes drive
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a level 4E civil transport airport and one of China's three major complex hubs. It mainly serves domestic and regional flights, also with regular international flights.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

151 km | 2 hour 35 minutes drive
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a level 4F civil transport airport. It serves as a major gateway for both domestic and international flights to destinations worldwide.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Located at the foot of Shishan Mountain, which boasts a history of over 2,500 years, this former Suzhou Amusement Park has created countless happy and romantic memories for travellers.