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14 Days in Suqian

Two weeks run the full hometown-lake-temple loop with two Xuzhou stays, two Huai'an days — Hexia, Wu Cheng'en and Zhou Enlai's quarter — flower-field repeats and slow town days.

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

Quick Answer

Is 14 days enough for Suqian?

14 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

14-day Suqian itinerary at a glance

Use our full Suqian travel guide as the base and adapt it to 14 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 overnightsHuai'an daysYanghe 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 — First Stay

30-50 minutes on the December 2019 line; the Han terracotta rooms and the museum quarter at dusk pace.

Xuzhou, China
  1. xuzhou
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Day 5

Xuzhou Old City & Return

Hill parks and old quarters in the morning, the short train back to Suqian by afternoon.

Scenes from Suqian, China
  1. xuzhou
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Day 6

Huai'an Day — Hexia & Wu Cheng'en

South to Hexia's canal lanes and the home of Journey to the West's author — an honest cross-city day.

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

Suqian Rest Day

Market breakfast, canal-side walk, early night before the second Xuzhou run.

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

To Xuzhou — Second Stay

North again for the hill-top observatory and the evening food streets — honestly a second Xuzhou night.

  1. xuzhou
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Day 9

Xuzhou Morning & Return

The museum wings missed on the first pass, then the train back south.

  1. xuzhou
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Day 10

Flower Fields Second Day

The Naitian terraces at morning or golden hour, whichever light the season gives.

  1. suqian santai mountain
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Day 11

Huai'an Second Day — Zhou Enlai Quarter

Back south for the memorial quarter of Zhou Enlai, born in Huai'an in 1898, with a quieter Hexia walk after.

  1. huaian zhouenlai memorial
  2. huaian hexia ancient town
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Day 12

Lake Day & Wine Evening

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

  1. suqian luoma lake
  2. suqian yanghe distillery
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Day 13

Hometown Encore & Packing

If the stage show is on, a final hometown evening; market supper and packing.

  1. suqian xiangwang hometown
  2. suqian city markets
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Day 14

Markets & Departure

Market breakfast, then the train onward — north to Xuzhou or south toward Huai'an and Nanjing.

  1. suqian city markets

Budget for 14 days in Suqian

TierPer day14 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $700–$1,120
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,400–$2,800
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $4,200+

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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 14 days for both Suqian and a side trip?
Yes — with 14 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.