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10 Days in Suqian

Ten days spread the hometown-lake-temple core with a Xuzhou overnight, a Huai'an day for Wu Cheng'en's quarters, a second flower-fields day and rests between the rail runs.

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Best time: April-May or September-OctoberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 10 days enough for Suqian?

10 days lets you go beyond Suqian's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Suqian guide

10-day Suqian itinerary at a glance

Use our full Suqian travel guide as the base and adapt it to 10 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Xiang Yu's hometownLuoma LakeXuzhou overnightHuai'an old town dayYanghe distillery
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Day 1

Xiang Yu's Hometown

The Western Chu overlord's birthplace — 232 BC — site reopened in 2012, wheel-cake snacks after.

Scenes from Suqian, China
  1. suqian xiangwang hometown
  2. suqian city markets
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Day 2

Lake & Flower Fields

About 260 sq km of Luoma Lake, then the Naitian flower mosaic under the Santai Mountain park.

Scenes from Suqian, China
  1. suqian luoma lake
  2. suqian santai mountain
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Day 3

Dragon King Temple & Yanghe

The 2001-listed Zaohe temple with five Qianlong stays out of six southern tours, then the 1949 state distillery with its 1979, 1984 and 1989 national titles.

Scenes from Suqian, China
  1. suqian qianlong palace
  2. suqian yanghe distillery
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Day 4

To Xuzhou — North

30-50 minutes on the line opened in December 2019; check in and take the Han terracotta rooms and city museum at dusk pace.

Xuzhou, China
  1. xuzhou
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Day 5

Xuzhou Old City & Return

The hill parks and old quarters in the morning, then the short train back south to Suqian.

Scenes from Suqian, China
  1. xuzhou
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Day 6

Huai'an Day — Hexia & Wu Cheng'en

South to the canal town of Hexia and the home of Journey to the West's author — a honest day trip over the Yancheng line's tracks.

  1. huaian hexia ancient town
  2. huaian wuchengen residence
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Day 7

Suqian Rest Day

A slow town day — market breakfast, canal-side walk, early night before the second flower day.

  1. suqian city markets
  2. suqian city canals
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Day 8

Flower Fields Second Day

Back to the Naitian terraces for the light you missed — morning or golden hour, whichever the season gives.

  1. suqian santai mountain
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Day 9

Lake Day & Wine Evening

A lakeshore morning with birds in season, then a distillery-museum refresher before dinner.

  1. suqian luoma lake
  2. suqian yanghe distillery
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Day 10

Markets & Departure

Market breakfast and, if time allows, a second pass at the Zaohe temple before the train onward.

  1. suqian city markets
  2. suqian qianlong palace

Budget for 10 days in Suqian

TierPer day10 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $500–$800
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,000–$2,000
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $3,000+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Suqian?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Suqian?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Suqian?
Suqian's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Suqian guide.
Can I use 10 days for both Suqian and a side trip?
Yes — with 10 days you can pair Suqian with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Suqian safe for tourists?
Yes. Suqian has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Suqian travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.