The MASTER of Soup Noodles - CHINESE Shrimp & Crab Noodles + North Temple Pagoda | Suzhou, China
In April of 2019, I spent twelve days exploring the country of China. I have loved this country ever since I first visited back in 2015 and I love it even more now. It’s such a huge nation, which makes for a lot of diversity in its cuisine. It’s also rich in history and culture, which are two of the things I love to dive into when I travel. Come along with me as I explore the wonders of China!
My fourth full day in China (and my second day in the historic water city of Suzhou) continued that afternoon with a visit to a local marketplace, a delicious lunch, and a trip to a stunning temple garden! Let’s continue exploring Suzhou!
I started in the marketplace with my friend and guide, Judy. I was on the hunt for a mask for my wall at home. I found one but I wasn’t really into it. I also found a beautiful wall hanging that is a good luck charm and would bring my family more success. The original price was 250 Yuan/roughly $36 U.S., but I haggled the vendor down to 100 Yuan/around $15 U.S.
I learned that everything on the street was on sale because the street won’t exist for much longer; instead they’re going to build a parking lot there. I bought a beautiful gown for my wife.
From the market, we hopped in a car because the restaurant we were planning on eating at was full. So, we headed to another famous restaurant and made reservations on the way. It’s the #1 soup and noodle restaurant in Suzhou!
The specialty noodles here cost 98 Yuan, or about $14.27 U.S. The chef comes to your table and mixes it up with his chopsticks. There were lots of menu options, so I couldn’t wait to try them!
They gave us a massive table in a private room. We were brought some shredded ginger, eel, spicy shrimp, pork, and chicken with walnuts, and mushroom, as well as the shrimp and crab noodles!
They were more of a dry noodle and were delicious! They were really thin and had a prominent seafood taste. The freshwater shrimp were so small and so different, but so tasty! It was one of the best noodle bowls I’ve ever had! Remember to slurp your noodles! It’s considered improper not to!
I mixed in some of the ginger for an added kick and finished off the noodles with my soup spoon. I love freshwater shrimp because they almost never come with the shell and are amazing.
We saved the appetizers for last! I went for the spicy shrimp, pork, and chicken with walnuts which wasn’t so spicy at first, but it caught up to me later. It was nice and crunchy and I liked it better than the noodles!
Next, I went with the eel, which were a little crunchy and had no bones. They were coated in a light sauce. It was fantastic! Last was the mushrooms, which were super fresh and moist.
What an amazing lunch. Everything was so good. The food in Suzhou was even better than the food in Shanghai!
Then we headed off to the temple gardens. We saw the 9-story North Temple Pagoda, but we weren’t allowed to go to the top. They want to preserve it, which I totally understand.
The entrance to the temple gardens had a beautiful and intricate carving of the Buddha and a statue of the temple guard. You burn incense for health and wealth there. I burned three. There’s a massive laughing Buddha statue in front of the pagoda. Around him are rocks from the lake. The Buddha is at least 20 feet tall!
The North Temple pagoda is about 1,700 years old and dates back to the 3rd century. We went around the lower level of the pagoda three times. Then, Judy said a prayer for me and my family.
We saw the moon gate and a massive, carved brick that was incredible and so beautiful. Then, we entered the garden. The quality of the air felt so fresh! There was a big pond with large fish and a small, stone bridge. It only took me 6 steps to cross it.
The garden is hilly, so there are stairs and paths that take you up and down. There was more nature, including some bamboo. There was a beautiful, vase-shaped door. We entered the oldest part of the garden, where we saw a statue of a female Buddha. There were lots of flower offerings, which are thought to make the person who offers them more beautiful and elegant.
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The MASTER of Soup Noodles - CHINESE Shrimp & Crab Noodles + North Temple Pagoda | Suzhou, China
Pagoda climbing, Suzhou, China
Clambered to the top (6th floor i think) of a pagoda in one of the gardens of Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China. The door to the narrow balcony was unlocked and i crawled through to grab this quick video
Panmen Park Ruiguang Pagoda, Suzhou, China 15-4-2016
PANMEN SCENIC AREA
Panmen Scenic Area is a beautiful touristic part of Suzhou city in the southern part and the best cultural place. It is a classical garden with some historical monuments, landmarks, beautiful pond (Freeing Captive Fish Pool) with a majestic pavilion, ancient Ruiguang Pagoda, Panmen City Gate, unique Wumen Bridge, Water Screen Cave, Memorial Temple of Premier Wu Zixu, Billows Hiding Green Forest, Century Bell of Tang, Pavilion Corridor Bridge, Hall of Sirui and lot of spots of common interests. A visit to Suzhou cannot be considered satisfactory without a visit to this historic and scenic park.
RUIGUANG PAGODA
Ruiguang Pagoda (also called Auspicious Lustre) is one of the oldest pagodas built in Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou city, China. It is an octagonal pagoda of seven floors with a height of 175 feet, built in 247 AD during the reign of King Chiwu Sun Quan of Three Kingdom Era in honor of his mother. During the succeeding dynasties it was destroyed and rebuilt many times for political and religious reasons.
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The Center of Pagoda Garden-Suzhou
see the center of the pagoda garden, one of the most popular garden in Suzhou...during my travel in China last June 2007
Tiger Hill Pagoda, Suzhou, China 15 4 2016
TIGER HILL PAGODA
Tiger Hill Scenic Area also called Huqiu (Khochou) Mountain is an ancient hill park of 53 acres in Suzhou city of China where a number of memorials with legendary tales such as sword testing stone, precious cultural relics, tombs of kings including King Hu Lu tomb (476 BC), pagodas, pavilions, temples and scenic spots with excellent landscape are situated. On the hill top is located an octagonal Tiger Hill Pagoda (also called Yunyan or Yunyansi Pagoda), built in 961 AD. It is the Leaning Tower of China like Pisa Tower in Italy and King Palace Tower in Shiraz. The Pagoda has seven floors with a total height of 47 meters. The tower leans roughly 3.59 degrees due to forces of nature and the cracking of two supporting columns. There is a difference of 2.32 meters between top and the bottom of the leaning pagoda.
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Beisi Pagoda or North Temple Pagoda / 北寺塔 + Bao'en Temple / 报恩寺
The Beisi Pagoda / 北寺塔 or North Temple Pagoda is a Chinese pagoda located at Bao'en Temple in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The base of the pagoda has an octagonal frame, and the tower rises nine stories in a total height of 76 m (249 ft). The pagoda was once eleven stories tall, but was damaged and reduced to nine stories. Its double eaves and flying corners are similar to that of the Liuhe Pagoda found in Hangzhou. Its base and outside walls are made of brick, the balustrades made of stone, and the eaves and banisters encircling the structure are made of wood.
Although the present structure dates to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) (with renovations in following eras), the historical site of construction for the pagoda dates back 1,700 years. A Buddhist pagoda built during the reign of Sun Quan in the 3rd century originally stood at the site (in honor of his wet nurse), along with another pagoda built during the Liang dynasty (502-557). The current design of the pagoda structure was made between the years 1131 and 1162, during the Song dynasty (960-1279). Patronage and construction for the Song era pagoda was headed by the Buddhist monk Dayuan. However, the pagoda was burnt down by fire towards the end of the Song dynasty and rebuilt during the MIng.
During the modern repairs of the pagoda in 1960 and 1975, Chinese artifacts were found within the steeple, including a copper turtle and statues of the Buddha. The latest restoration of the pagoda was in 2006.
Suzhou: Beisi Pagoda - Leaving my mark (苏州北寺塔）
Suzhou. Beisi Pagoda tallest Chinese pagoda south of the Yangtze river. The present structure dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368--1644) , the historical site of construction for the pagodas dates back approx 1,700 years. 9 stories tall. Was quite the feet climbing to the top and back down within 15 mins before the tour guide rush us to the next spot. Left my mark at the top level.
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Historic City Garden Hotel Suzhou
The hotel's garden offers a tranquil corner to sit down and relax. The property has a business centre, conference room(s) and a beauty salon. Also available to the guests is a barber/beauty shop, laundry facilities and a currency exchange. There is a bank within the hotel. For an easy and effortless check-in and departure experience, take advantage of the Historic City Garden Hotel Suzhou's express check-in/check-out feature which minimises the usual hassles letting you get on with your holiday.
Lingering Garden and Suzhou Sports Center are within easy driving distance of the Historic City Garden Hotel Suzhou. Internet access is available for travellers wanting to remain connected while on the road. The centre of Suzhou is 20 minutes away by car. Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) is a 50 minute drive from the hotel.
Suzhou North Temple Pagoda - Beisi Pagoda in China
Suzhou North Temple Pagoda - Beisi Pagoda in China
Lingering Garden (Suzhou, China)
The Lingering Garden Tour / 留园 / 留園 is a renowned classical Chinese garden located at 338 Liuyuan Rd. Suzhou (留园路338号). In 1997, it was recognized with other classical Suzhou gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The garden also stores two UNESCO Intangible World Heritage Arts; Pingtan (评弹) and Guqin music.
Lingering Garden is located outside the Changmen gate (阊门) of Suzhou, Jiangsu province. It was commissioned by Xu Taishi (徐泰时), an impeached and later exonerated official in 1593 CE. Stonemason Zhou Shicheng (周时臣) designed and built the East Garden (东园) as it was initially called. The East Garden became famous in its day when the magistrates of Wu and Changzhou County both praised the design of Shi Ping Peak, a rockery constructed to resemble Tiantai Mountain in Putao.
Ownership passed to Liu Su, another official in 1798 CE. After extensive reconstruction, he renamed it Cold Green Village after a verse, clean cold color of bamboo, limpid green light of water. Keeping with that theme, he added pine and bamboo groves. He was an avid collector of Scholar stones and added 12 more to the garden housing them in the stone forest. It was also at this time the Celestial Hall of Five Peaks was built. The garden soon acquired the nickname Liu Yuan from the owner's surname. From 1823 CE the garden was open to public, and became a famed resort.
Ownership passed to Sheng Kang, a provincial treasurer of Hubei in 1873 CE. He repaired the damaged caused to the garden by the chaos of the Taiping. After three years the reconstruction was complete in 1876 CE, and the garden was renamed to Liu Yuan (留园). The name, while homophonous to an older name, connotes leisure and is thus pays tribute to the former owner as well as the resort period of the garden. It was at this time the Auspicious Cloud Capped Peak stone was moved to its current location. The garden was inherited by Sheng Xuanhuai from his father, he abandoned the garden in 1911 and it fell into disrepair
During Sino-Japanese War, the garden was abandoned again, and it even degenerated into breeding zone for army's horses. After establishment of the People's Republic of China, Suzhou government took over and renovated the garden. It was reopened to the public in 1954. In 2001 the garden was added to the UNESCO Word Heritage list, and remains a major tourist destination.
Since its creation the Lingering Garden has been well received by critics and has inspired artists. The East Garden is described and praised in Sketches of Gardens and Pavilions by Yuan Hongdao (magistrate of Changzhou County), ...It is the best of its kind south of the Yangtze River. It was also described in the work Notes on the Hou Yue Tang by Jiang Yingke (magistrate of Wu County). After the East Garden was transformed into the Lingering Garden it was again praised by Yu Yue in his Notes on Lingering Garden, The rockeries plants pavilions towers and halls are among the best in Wu County.
The 23,310 m2 garden is divided into four distinctly themed sections; East, Central, West, and North. The Central area is the oldest part of the garden. Buildings, the primary feature of any Chinese garden, occupy one third of the total area. A unique feature this garden is the 700 m covered walk which connects them. The built elements of the garden are grouped by section. The ensemble of structures in the central garden encircles a pond and grotto main feature. The grotto is constructed of yellowstone granite and was created by the noted artist Zhou Binzhong. The eastern section of the garden is arrayed around the cloud-capped peak stone. A central courtyard is ringing by buildings. Behind the Old Hermit Scholars' House is the Small Court of Stone Forest, a collection of Scholar stones and connected minor courtyards. The western section is mostly natural containing only a few pavilions, a large artificial hill, and a Penzai garden.
960-yr-old wooden pagoda sets Guinness record as world's tallest
Architectural miracle! With no iron used in its construction, a wooden pagoda has survived 960 years in north China! The 67.31-m-tall pagoda has been certified by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest.
Hangzhou Six Harmonies Pagoda - Trip to China part 41 - Full HD travel video
The Six Harmonies Pagoda, situated by the Qiantang River, has been praised and eulogised for hundreds of years by poets and scribes.
According to historical documents, the Six Harmonies Pagoda was originally built in 970 during the Northern Song Dynasty by Qianhongchu, King of Wuyue. Legend has it that the pagoda was built primary as a flood defence. The pagoda is symbolic of the harmony in balanced polar opposites, such as heaven, earth, east, west, south and north. With nine storeys and standing 150 meters high, the pagoda has also served as a beacon, with a light shining from the top lighting up the night in order to guide the many vessels traversing the Qiantang River.
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Pan Gate - Suzhou - China
Pan Gate is a famous historical landmark in Suzhou, China. It is located on the southwest corner of the Grand Canal or encircling canal of Suzhou. Originally built during the Warring States Period in the state of Wu. Historians estimate it to be around 2,500 years old. It is now part of the Pan Gate Scenic Area, which features three famous landmarks. These are the Ruiguang Pagoda, the earliest surviving pagoda in Suzhou and built in 247 AD, the Wu Gate Bridge, the entrance to the gate at that time over the water passage and the highest bridge in Suzhou at the time, and Pan Gate.
Pan Gate is part of the ancient city wall (built in 514 BC) that surrounded and protected Suzhou. It was the only entrance through the wall to ancient Suzhou. The architecture of the wall is truly amazing. The gate is not only one, but many and includes an entire complex of both land gates and water gates. Therefore, it is also often called the Land and Water Gate.
HUANGSHAN: A TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN SUZHOU
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Amazing SUZHOU: Noodles, Gardens and Canals! A Tourist Paradise
I took a trip to Suzhou, in Jiangsu province, to find out why people call it the Venice of China. Many Chinese people don't refer to it as such, so I'm guessing it's something that was made up in an attempt to market the city to international tourists. Either way, I check out the city's beautiful gardens, get recognised by Chinese school children and of course take a boat trip on Suzhou's wonderful canals.
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Master of the (Fishing) Nets Garden
The Master of the (Fishing) Nets Garden in Suzhou, China was originally designed by Shi Zhengzhi, a 12th century official during the Southern Song Dynasty. He named the garden, Yu Yin, the Fisherman's Retreat. Song Zonghuan, an the 18th century court official renamed and restored the garden. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Astor Court in New York is a replica of one section of the Master of the Nets Garden.
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China 1981 Trip Pt. 2 - Shanghai, Suzhou & Nanjing
A trip I took to China in October, 1981, This is part 2 of 3. This video includes Shanghai: Exhibition Hall, Jade Buddha Temple, Jade and Ivory Carving Factory, Shanghai Acrobatic Theater. Suzhou: Master of the Nets Garden, The Grand Canal, North Pagoda, National Embroidery Institute, Liuyuan Garden, Evergreen Peoples Commune, West Garden Temple. Nanjing: City Wall Gate, Martyr's Park, Sun Yat Sen Mausoleum, Madam Chiang Kai-shek House, Yangtze River Bridge, Nanjing Zoo.
WOODEN PAGODA OF MUTA , CHINA . McD'AGO
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