Shangri-La Suzhou is ideal, located just 15 minutes from the venue with stunning views of Jinji Lake and the city skyline. The hotel blends contemporary Chinese architecture with traditional Jiangnan aesthetics, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows in every room.

During the tour, guests can book a special poetry-themed suite showcasing limited-edition artworks and manuscripts by Ma Yuan. For post-show relaxation, the rooftop bar "Cloud Top" offers panoramic views of the stage lights and custom poetic cocktails.

Complimentary shuttle buses connect major attractions, and wheelchair-accessible transport is available. Book the "Poet's Journey Package" for upgraded tickets, welcome gifts, and private guided tours—elevating your cultural experience.

The Suzhou Museum West Wing hosts a special exhibition titled "Poetry & Stellar Paths," showcasing Ma Yuan’s original manuscripts, star maps, and multimedia installations that bring the "Journey Around the Star" narrative to life through interactive sound and light.

In the Pingjiang Road Historic District, the nightly "Poetic Alley" event features impromptu poetry performances along the canal, accompanied by guqin music and projection art, creating a dreamlike Jiangnan atmosphere.

Visitors can also join a Suzhou embroidery workshop, learning how to craft star-patterned designs inspired by the poet’s verses. All experiences include bilingual guides and a limited-edition commemorative booklet documenting the tour’s poetic journey.

From Suzhou Railway Station, take Metro Line 4 to Beisi Ta Station, then transfer to a free shuttle bus (18:00–22:00 daily) directly to the venue—just 30 minutes away. From Suzhou New District Station, use the "Smart Mobility Platform" to book an electric shuttle with wheelchair access and voice-guided navigation.

During the tour, the official partner platform offers a "Poetic Transit Bundle" including metro tickets, shuttle passes, and an e-guidebook for ¥98. Use the Suzhou Metro APP to check real-time schedules and avoid peak crowds. On-site temporary parking with EV charging stations is also available for self-driving visitors.

Yes! The Suzhou Science Museum hosts "Stellar Whispers for Kids," where children interact with projection walls to assemble star maps from the poet’s verses and compose their own sound poems using digital synthesizers.

At Cultivated Garden, the "Poem Garden Quest" outdoor game invites families to solve riddles hidden among pavilions and corridors, collecting poetic fragments to earn handmade star map bookmarks and limited-edition poetry books.

Additionally, the Jinji Lake Starlight Campground offers "Night Poetry Reading," where parents and kids gather under tents to listen to live readings of Ma Yuan’s new works, paired with stargazing via telescopes and warm refreshments—creating a magical shared learning experience.