Suzhou Yiyuan | I've found the most off-the-beaten-path Jiangnan garden! Avoid the crowds and be stunned by its beauty

🔍 The rising star of Suzhou gardens! A stunning secret spot hidden in the city center 🚶‍♀️ Recommended because: 10 times quieter than the Humble Administrator's Garden! Small and exquisite yet captures the essence of Suzhou-style gardens 📍 Address: No. 1265 Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou 🚌 Transportation tip: 5-minute walk from Exit 8 of Leqiao Station on Metro Line 1 🎋 Must-visit spots: 1. Suoyue Pavilion: Best spot by the water corridor to capture amazing reflections on the water 2. Ouxiang Pavilion: 360-degree no blind spots courtyard, perfect for wearing Hanfu and taking photos! 🍵 Special experiences: • Order a cup of Biluochun tea in the garden tea house, enjoy a private garden afternoon tea for about 30 RMB per person • On the first Sunday of every month, there is a Guqin elegant gathering (free to watch, great value) 💡 Tips to avoid pitfalls: • Enter before 9 AM to get photos without people • Mossy areas on the rockery, wear non-slip shoes! • Don’t miss the cultural and creative shop at the exit, fridge magnets are half the price of those in popular stores