Good quality, Chinese-style vegetarian food in downtown Sūzhōu, not far from the Garden of Cultivation. Friendly service, with a wide selection of creative and tasty dishes on offer – some of the 'pretend meat' dishes are really delicious.
Lotus Veg Cafe
Suzhou
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
1.58 MILES
On the eastern side of the city, this canalside road has whitewashed local houses sitting comfortably side by side with teahouses and trendy cafes selling…
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1.61 MILES
This quiet part of Suzhou is lovely, with a section of the city wall straddling the outer moat in the southwest corner of the city. Dating from 1355, the…
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Garden of the Master of the Nets
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Near Fu’an Bridge, this residence of the Shen clan is a lavish piece of Qing-style architecture boasting three halls and more than 100 rooms. The first…
Nearby Suzhou attractions
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