Suzhou Garden Travel Guide | Encounter the Poetic Jiangnan

| Encounter the Poetic Jiangnan. Suzhou Gardens, a treasure of Chinese classical garden art✨, are renowned for their exquisite design and profound cultural connotations. Main Attractions🎈 • Humble Administrator's Garden: The largest classical garden in Suzhou, featuring landscapes and different scenery in each season, is known as one of the "Four Famous Gardens of China." • Address📍: No. 178, Northeast Street, Gusu District, Suzhou • Ticket💴: CNY 80 in peak season, CNY 60 in off-season • Opening Hours🕙: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm • Lingering Garden: Known for its architectural art, compact layout, and unique rockeries, it is one of the "Four Famous Gardens of China" along with the Summer Palace and the Mountain Resort. • Address📍: No. 338, Liuyuan Road, Gusu District, Suzhou • Ticket💴: CNY 55 in peak season, CNY 45 in off-season • Lion Grove Garden: Famous for its rockeries, known as the "Kingdom of Rockeries," with a maze-like layout that is full of fun. • Address📍: No. 23, Yuanlin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou • Ticket💴: CNY 40 in peak season, CNY 30 in off-season • Canglang Pavilion: The oldest existing garden in Suzhou, known for its corridor and flower window design, with a tranquil environment. • Address📍: No. 3, Canglangting Street, Gusu District, Suzhou • Ticket💴: CNY 20 in peak season, CNY 15 in off-season • Master of the Nets Garden: Small and exquisite, known for its water scenery, with traditional performances available at night. • Address📍: No. 11, Kuojiatou Lane, Gusu District, Suzhou • Ticket💴: CNY 40 in peak season, CNY 30 in off-season In addition, there are other unique gardens worth exploring, such as Tiger Hill, Yipu, and Couple's Retreat Garden. Travel Tips🎯 • Best Season: Spring for blooming flowers🌸, summer for coolness and lotus🌷, autumn for red leaves🍁, winter for plum blossoms and snow❄, each season has its unique charm. • Tour Options: • One-day Walking Tour: Start from Humble Administrator's Garden, pass through Pingjiang Road, Lion Grove Garden, and Shantang Street to experience the ancient city. • Classic Route: Combine garden visits (such as Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden) with a Qinhuai River boat experience. • Themed Tours: Imperial Examination Culture Tour (Dacheng Hall, Jiangnan Examination Hall), Celebrity Residence Tour (Li Xiangjun's Residence, Wu Jingzi's Residence), etc. Practical Information📄 • Transportation: Subway Line 4 directly reaches several gardens; extensive bus routes. • Food: Try "Qinhuai Eight Delicacies" snacks, such as Kuiguangge Five-spice Beans and Yongheyuan Crab Shell Yellow Pastry. • Shopping: Buy special souvenirs at Qinhuai Gifts or around Confucius Temple. Pack your bags and come to Suzhou Gardens for a romantic date with Jiangnan💕!