Suzhou is home to numerous gardens, each a masterpiece of art and nature. Booking tickets in advance is a wise choice—simply present a QR code or identification on the day of your visit to enter the scenic areas directly and freely immerse yourself in their beauty. When reserving tickets, consider adding a guided tour with transportation service to enrich your journey with deeper insights into these historic landscapes.
Opening hours: 7:30 - 17:30.Last entry time is 16:30 in winter and 17:00 in summer.Please provide the correct passport number
6 Hours Guided Tour+ Transfer : Visit 2-3 gardens, including 6 Hours English - speaking tour guides and transportation, as well as tickets for 2-3 gardens.
Opening hours: 7:30 - 18:00.Last entry time is 17:00 in winter and 17:30 in summer.Please provide the correct passport number
Opening hours: 7:30 - 17:30.Last entry time is 16:30 in winter and 17:00 in summer.Please provide the correct passport number
Opening hours: 7:30 - 17:30.Last entry time is 16:30 in winter and 17:00 in summer.Please provide the correct passport number
Opening hours: 7:30 - 17:30.Last entry time is 16:30 in winter and 17:00 in summer.Please provide the correct passport number
Once you've completed your ticket reservation, your e-ticket will be sent to your email 5-6 days prior to your scheduled visit. On the day of your tour, simply scan the QR code attached to the ticket to gain seamless entry into the scenic area. Booking in advance guarantees your entry and helps you avoid the last-minute rush, ensuring a stress-free start to your adventure.
For a more personalized experience, our private tour guide and transportation services are available. You can opt for a 6-hour service, depending on your schedule and exploration needs. Our professional guides are not only well-versed in the area's history and culture but also skilled at tailoring itineraries to your interests. They'll recommend and customize garden visits, sharing fascinating stories and insider tips, making your journey informative and unforgettable.
The Master - of - Nets Garden is a small - scale garden with a compact layout and rich artistic conception. Despite its small size, it can fully demonstrate the artistic charm of Suzhou gardens. The garden is divided into the residential area and the garden area. The residential area retains a large number of ancient buildings with elegant decoration. In the garden area, the lake is the center, and there are pavilions, corridors and other buildings around it. The small bridge over the water and the rockery and flowers set off each other, creating a quiet and elegant atmosphere.
The Lion Grove Garden is famous for its strange - shaped rockeries. These rockeries are like lions in different postures, hence the name. There are many paths and caves in the rockeries, which are like a maze, full of fun. In addition, the garden also has beautiful water features and ancient buildings. The Heron Pavilion and the Huixiang Hall are important buildings in the garden, showing the unique style of Suzhou gardens.
The Lingering Garden is one of the four famous gardens in China. It is located at 338 Liuyuan Road, outside Changmen Gate in the northeast of Suzhou City, with an area of 23,300 square meters. It was first built in the Ming Dynasty. The garden is divided into four parts: the central, eastern, western and northern parts, each with a different style. The eastern part mainly features architectural courtyards, and the famous Five - Peak Celestial Hall is located here, with exquisite furnishings inside. The central part is dominated by the landscape of mountains and waters, which is the essence of the whole garden. The western part is characterized by rockeries, and the northern part is mainly about rural scenery.
The Humble Administrator's Garden is a representative work of Jiangnan classical gardens and is known as the "Mother of Chinese Gardens". It is also the largest garden in Suzhou. Centered around water, pavilions, terraces, towers and halls in the garden are all built by the water. The layout is exquisite, and the scenery changes as you walk. Buildings like the Distant Fragrance Hall and the Xiangzhou Boat - shaped Pavilion are beautifully designed, reflecting the artistic conception of "enjoying the cool breeze and the moonlight, observing the flowing water and the still mountains".
Located in the northwest of Suzhou's ancient city, the Tiger Hill Scenic Area, or Huqiu, has a history of over 2,500 years. Hailed as the "Number One Scenic Spot in Wuzhong", it has charmed countless visitors, including Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo, who deemed a trip to Suzhou incomplete without visiting Tiger Hill.
Though just over 30 meters tall, Tiger Hill impresses with its stunning cliffs, ravines, and panoramic views. Key attractions include the Cloud Rock Temple Pagoda, the world's second - leaning pagoda with a 1,000 - year history; the mysterious Sword Pond, rumored to house King Helü of Wu's tomb; and the Thousand People's Rock, steeped in the legend of "Master Sheng's lecture".
To the east, Wanjing Villa displays exquisite Suzhou - style bonsai, while the back - mountain area enchants with lush greenery and flocks of birds. Annual events like the Spring Art Flower Fair and Autumn Temple Fair add cultural flair.
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Suzhou is generally safe for travelers, with low crime rates and a safe environment for tourists. However, it's always important to stay vigilant and take precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
Suzhou Railway Station, Suzhou North Railway Station
Suzhou Long-Distance Bus Station, Suzhou North Bus Station
The metro system is efficient, clean, and easy to navigate. It consists of multiple lines connecting key areas of the city.
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