Suzhou-style Gardens

Here's a Suzhou garden travel guide for your reference: Recommended Gardens - Humble Administrator's Garden: One of the four most famous gardens in China, featuring picturesque scenery, diverse courtyards, and unique attractions like the Fragrant Isle and the Distant Fragrance Hall, offering a glimpse into the exquisite beauty of Jiangnan gardens. - Lingering Garden: Known for its exquisite architecture and ingenious layout, the garden's crown jewel, the Crown Cloud Peak, is one of the "Three Famous Stones of Jiangnan," alongside the Auspicious Cloud Peak and the Jade Exquisite in Taihu Lake. - Lion Grove Garden: With its maze-like rock formations, exploring this garden is a delightful adventure. The unique architectural style adds to its artistic value. - Canglang Pavilion: One of the oldest gardens in Suzhou, it features stunning water scenery and simple yet elegant architecture. The exquisite stone carvings and inscriptions reveal Suzhou's rich cultural heritage. Itinerary - One-day tour: Humble Administrator's Garden - Lion Grove Garden - Suzhou Museum - Pingjiang Road. Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden in the morning, Lion Grove Garden at noon, and the Suzhou Museum in the afternoon to experience the blend of modern architecture and Jiangnan charm. Enjoy the night view and delicious food at Pingjiang Road in the evening. - Two-day tour: Day 1: Humble Administrator's Garden - Suzhou Museum - Lion Grove Garden - Shantang Street. Day 2: Lingering Garden - Yipu Garden - Keyuan Garden - Ouyuan Garden - Pingjiang Road, for an in-depth experience of Suzhou gardens. Tickets and Opening Hours - Humble Administrator's Garden: Peak season: CNY 80, off-season: CNY 70. Open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, with ticket sales and entry closing at 5:00 pm. - Lingering Garden: Peak season: CNY 55/person, off-season: CNY 45/person. Open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (Mar 1 - Oct 31) and 7:30 am to 5:00 pm (Nov 1 - Feb 28). Last entry is half an hour before closing. - Canglang Pavilion: CNY 20. Open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (Mar 1 - Oct 30), last entry at 5:00 pm; and 7:30 am to 5:00 pm (Nov 1 - Feb 28), last entry at 4:30 pm. Recommended Food - Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish: A classic Suzhou dish, sweet and sour, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, beautifully presented. - Suzhou-style Noodle Soup: Thin noodles served in a flavorful broth with various toppings, such as large sliced pork or crab roe, offering a rich taste. - Pan-fried Buns: Crispy on the bottom, filled with juicy meat, bursting with flavor with every bite.