Public Bus

Suzhou has a good public transportation system with public buses routes that run into all parts of the city. Fares are flat rated, usually 1 Yuan for a non-air-conditioned bus and 2 Yuan for an air-conditioned one. You should have change ready when boarding.

Taxi

Taxis are available in the city and are an easy way to get around. The starting price is 10 Yuan for 3 kilometres, over 3 km, 1.8 Yuan/per km for a Santana and 1.4 Yuan/per km for a Xia Li cab.

Pedicab

These man-powered vehicles are great for seeing the sights. The starting price is 2 Yuan, rising to between 3 to 5 Yuan for a longer trip. Negotiate the price first when taking a pedicab to ensure that there are no misunderstandings.

Bike

The bicycle is popular for the many who want to explore the city. A bicycle is generally CNY2 for four hours, CNY5 for the whole day. To rent a bicycle, you'll need to leave a deposit and show your identity card.

Boat

Boats running along the Great Canal travel north to Zhejiang or south to Hangzhou. The waterways have been used for transportation for centuries and it is a wonderful way to see the beautiful countryside they travel through.

Train

Being on the Beijing Shanghai railway line, there are over 40 train services that stop at Suzhou Railway Station daily. There are daily services to and from Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin and many other main cities in China. The Suzhou Railway Station is located on the north side of the city.