A beautiful paradise hidden away in Suzhou.

It’s the most pleasant time to enter the garden again. The high temperature and scorching sun have left, and the air is filled with the fragrant fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus. The city of Suzhou in autumn is really pleasant and charming. Wandering through the winding alleys of the ancient city, I inadvertently came across a hidden gem - Chai Garden, which is also the location of the Suzhou Education Museum. No tickets or reservations are required. You just need to easily pass through the turnstile. The smooth entry into the park is almost unbelievable. As soon as you enter the garden, two sweet-scented osmanthus trees stand in front of you. The fragrance is overwhelming and refreshing. Walking into the courtyard on the left, you can see another Osmanthus plant. The tree is full of flowers, and the gorgeous orange flowers are blooming. It is so beautiful. From an overview, the entire garden takes time as its axis, vividly showing the development process of education in Suzhou. In the imperial examination era, the number one scholar was like a special product in Suzhou, so the history of education in Suzhou is also an indispensable chapter in the history of Suzhou. The exhibition section covers everything from "Picture of Prosperity of Suzhou" to the imperial examination system, to Suzhou's government schools, private schools, modern institutions of higher learning, as well as various subject learning scenes and architectural models with era characteristics in schools across Suzhou. Being in the garden, knowledge seems to quietly settle in the heart with the breeze. While visiting, people can also appreciate the profound heritage of history and culture. It is really a beautiful thing that kills two birds with one stone. As for the garden scenery, although it is not large in scale, the essence is in the atrium garden. The small bridge flows over the water, koi carp play, and the half-pavilion boat and boat beside the pool are cleverly matched with the flower beds. Just take a photo and you will get a beautiful scenery. The only slight regret is that the garden space is limited. If someone occupies a place with a great view, such as a small bridge, for a long time, it will be difficult for other tourists to capture the beautiful scenery. However, fortunately, the security guards maintained order, which added a bit of peace of mind to the tour. Chaiyuan is more like a garden carrying the function of a museum. There are few tourists and the tour experience is excellent. [Chaiyuan (Suzhou Education Museum)] Opening hours: 9:00-16:30 (closed on Mondays) Tickets: No reservation required Transportation: Take Subway Line 6 to Wangxingqiao Station, Exit 4 of Su University. Warm reminder: There are still mosquitoes in the park recently. Friends who come to visit please take anti-mosquito measures. In addition, the garden is close to Shiquan Street. After visiting, you may as well go there to taste delicious food and enjoy a feast on the tip of your tongue.