shanghai to suchou and wuxi

Question

Should I stay in shanghai and take day trips to suchou and wuxi ? or is it better to stay 4 days in shanghai and a couple of dasy in shuchou and another couple of days in wuxi ?

Answer

Whether to base yourself in Shanghai for day trips or to split your stay between Shanghai, Suzhou, and Wuxi depends on your travel style, pace, and interest in exploring each city more deeply.

Option 1: Stay in Shanghai and take day trips

This is feasible because both Suzhou and Wuxi are very accessible from Shanghai by high-speed train—roughly 30-60 minutes to Suzhou and 1.5 hours to Wuxi.
Day trips allow you to return to Shanghai each evening, keeping your accommodation simple and centralized.
However, day trips can feel rushed, especially if you want to explore gardens, museums, or local culture in detail.
Transport is convenient, but you’ll spend more time commuting, and early starts or late returns may be needed to see everything.

Option 2: Split your stay across Shanghai, Suzhou, and Wuxi

Spending 4 days in Shanghai and 2 days each in Suzhou and Wuxi allows a more relaxed pace and in-depth exploration.
In Suzhou, you can explore the classical gardens, canals, silk museums, and possibly take a boat ride without feeling rushed.
In Wuxi, attractions like the Taihu Lake, Grand Buddha at Lingshan, and Nanchan Temple are easier to enjoy with an overnight stay.
This option requires moving hotels but offers more local immersion and less commuting stress.

Recommendation:

If you prefer a relaxed pace and to fully enjoy the attractions, staying 2 nights in each city (Suzhou and Wuxi) is better.
If you are short on time or prefer not to change hotels, day trips from Shanghai are acceptable but may feel rushed.

Tip: Booking high-speed train tickets in advance is advisable, especially during weekends or holidays. Both Suzhou and Wuxi have good hotel options near train stations for convenience.

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