There are 3 main landmarks of this area you don't want to miss:
- Pan Gate, or the entrance to the park
- Riugang Pagoda or Northgate Pagoda, which is the earliest built in Suzhou
- Wu Gate Bridge, or land and water bridge
Pan Gate (盘门 - Panmen) State Park
The North Temple Pagoda瑞光寺塔 - Ruiguang Baota
The Gate and Pagoda date back to some the earliest architecture in Suzhou. In fact, the North Temple Pagoda is the earliest pagoda in Suzhou and the surrounding area.
Walk through Gusu Gardens and you'll see waterways, ponds, ancient trees and gorgeous landscaping.
You'll take a path up to the original city wall attached to the ancient gate. The original city wall, meant to keep those inside safe and intruders out, was built in 514 BCE! The Land and Water Gate is complex for both land and water travelers.
