Suzhou Plum Blossom Viewing Guide

Suzhou, a picturesque city in all seasons, has a unique charm in winter. To capture the essence of winter in Jiangnan, plum blossom viewing is a must! 📅 If you plan to visit Suzhou in January or February, this guide to plum blossom viewing in Suzhou gardens is a must-have! - 1️⃣ Lingering Garden 🌳 The earliest place to see plum blossoms. The plum trees near the Junzi Suolu Pavilion are swaying and fragrant. Best viewing period: Early January - 2️⃣ Buddhist Laymen's Forest 🕍 A popular plum blossom viewing spot next to Pingjiang Road. The interplay of light and shadow and the budding plum blossoms are stunning. Best viewing period: Mid-January - 3️⃣ Canglang Pavilion 🏞 Plum blossoms set against classical flower windows, with slanting shadows and floating fragrance, make you feel like you're in a painting. Best viewing period: Mid-January - 4️⃣ Lion Grove Garden 🐾 Plum blossoms in square flower windows are the ultimate expression of Chinese aesthetics, full of poetry. Best viewing period: Early January - 5️⃣ Yi Garden 🏡 Plum blossoms in rockeries and round doorways are perfect for overhead shots and full of ancient charm. Best viewing period: Mid-January - 6️⃣ Beisi Pagoda (Bao'en Temple) 🕋 The yellow walls and plum blossoms complement each other, creating a unique flavor. Best viewing period: Early January - 7️⃣ Humble Administrator's Garden 🏞 Although the Yiliang Pavilion is closed, the two-color plum blossoms next to the Thirty-Six Mandarin Duck Hall will soon be in full bloom and will become a popular attraction during the Spring Festival. Best viewing period: Late January to early February