Suzhou Rail Transit · Line 5 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Old town, city gates, lakeside: choose your stretch.
Use Lingyanshan for Mudu, explore Panmen and the Master-of-Nets Garden in the south, or stroll around Ligong Dike and Xietang.
One line. Many sides of the city.
Line 5 connects the Taihu direction and Mudu with the southern old city and the industrial park. Plan around one of these areas rather than the full long route.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
Show all 34 stations
- 01Taihu Xiangshan
- 02Huadun
- 03Jinqiao
- 04Xukou
- 05Maopenglu East
- 06Xujiaqiao
- 07Lingyanshan
- 08Duchuanqiao
- 09Dazhiqiao
- 10Xikuatang
- 11Shicheng
- 12Luoxingqiao
- 13Suoshanqiao West
- 14Shuangqiao
- 15Laodonglu
- 16Xinshiqiao
- 17Nanmen
- 18Nanyuanbeilu
- 19Zhuhuiqiao
- 20Hehuadang
- 21Huangtiandang
- 22Jinsheqiao
- 23Xingbojie
- 24Ligongdi South
- 25Jinhu
- 26Hualian
- 27Xietang
- 28Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre
- 29Fangzhougongyuan
- 30Xingtangjie
- 31Longdun
- 32Dongshahu
- 33Fengtingdadao
- 34Yangchenghu South
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
5 places
01Mudu Ancient Town
Choose a water lane and a garden
Explore canal-side streets and private gardens such as Yan's Garden.
Use Lingyanshan on Line 5 for this outing to Mudu Ancient Town. Do not assume Line 1’s Mudu station is the same access point; navigate to your chosen entrance.
Allow around · 2–3 hours
02Panmen Scenic Area
Read Suzhou through its gates and waterways
Explore the historic land-and-water gate, bridge and Ruiguang Pagoda.
From Nanmen, continue to Panmen Scenic Area. Allow time outside the station; nearby south-city gardens have separate entrances.
Allow around · 60–120 min
03Master of the Nets Garden
A small garden with layers to discover
Discover how a small garden creates depth through framed views, water and carefully arranged buildings.
From Nanyuan Beilu, head to the garden entrance in Kuojiatou Lane. Check daytime visits and any evening events separately.
Allow around · 60–90 min
04Ligong Causeway
Save the lake for later in the day
Explore a lakeside causeway with historic features, dining and art spaces.
From Ligongdi South, continue to the waterfront district. Its areas and galleries are spread out; choose a section or venue first.
Allow around · 60–120 min
05Xietang Old Street
End with a waterside stroll
A district inspired by traditional water-town streets, with dining and small shops.
From Xietang station, head to Xietang Old Street. Choose a section of the canal-side streets and shops to explore.
Allow around · 60–90 min
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
Waterways at the gate, detail in the garden.
Pair Panmen with the Master-of-Nets Garden for a south-city outing. Save the old town and lakeside options for another visit.
- 1Start at the gates and waterways
Panmen Scenic Area
Explore Panmen and allow time to walk back to Nanmen station.
See this stop ↑↓ Take Line 5 towards Yangchenghu South to Nanyuan Beilu, then walk to the garden.
- 2Continue into the small garden
Master of the Nets Garden
Enjoy the pond and courtyards at the Master-of-Nets Garden, then find a meal nearby.
See this stop ↑
These editorial time estimates include walking, breaks and casual sightseeing, but not a full exhibition visit, long queues or extended shopping.
BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning goes a long way.
Check admission before setting your order
Gardens, museums and events have their own opening, booking and ticket arrangements. Times here are editorial visit estimates, not opening hours or train times; you need not cover every highlight in a day.
Photo credits
- Town of Mudu.JPG — Gisling唐戈 · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panmen Scenic Area, Suzhou, China (December 2015) - 07.JPG — Another Believer · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Master of the Nets Garden Suzhou.jpg — xiquinhosilva · CC BY 2.0
- 李公堤.jpg — 钉钉 · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuzhong, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China - panoramio (274).jpg — song songroov · CC BY 3.0
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