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[2024 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Keyuan Garden (Updated Nov)

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Address:

708 Renmin Rd, Cang Lang Qu, Suzhou Shi, Jiangsu Sheng, China, 215000

Opening times:

Opens at 07:30-17:00(Tickets available until 16:30; admission ends at 16:30)Open

Recommended sightseeing time:

1-2 hours

Phone:

0512-962015

Suzhou's Hidden Gem: The Unique Charm of Ke Garden

Among the many gardens in Suzhou, there is a little-known niche attraction, which is Ke Garden. This garden is located next to Canglang Pavilion. Although it seems inconspicuous, it has a unique charm and has become a pleasant surprise for my trip to Suzhou. Transportation Guide To reach Ke Garden, you can take Metro Line 4 to "Sanyuanfang Station" and walk to the garden after exiting the station. In addition, you can also take bus No. 1, 5, 101, etc., and get off at "Sanyuanfang Station" or "Gongren Wenhuagong South Station" and walk to the garden. 🎫Ticket Information The ticket price of Ke Garden is very affordable. It costs only CNY 25 in peak season (April–May, July–October) and only CNY 20 in off-season (November–March, June). For seniors over 70 years old and children under 1.4 meters, admission is free. Students and seniors can also enjoy a half-price discount. In addition, it is very convenient to buy tickets on site, and no reservation is required in advance. ⌛️Opening Hours The opening hours of Ke Garden are also very user-friendly. The opening hours in peak season and off-season are slightly different, but they all start at 7:30 am and last until the evening. No matter when you visit, you can enjoy different beautiful scenery in the garden. 🏰Featured Attractions Although Ke Garden is small, it has a unique flavor. The buildings in the garden are built around Yiqing Pond. The water in the pond is clear, and it complements the surrounding buildings. Yiqing Hall, Xuegu Hall, Yiyu Hall, and other attractions are distributed in the garden, and every corner is full of historical charm. The winding corridor connects with the pond, making people feel like they are in an ink painting. The courtyard is clear and bright, and the water and trees are bright and clear, showing the unique style of the academy garden. 💡Tips When visiting Ke Garden, it is recommended that visitors pay attention to the guide map in the garden, so that they can better understand the layout and distribution of attractions in the garden. At the same time, please keep quiet during the tour and respect the environment and history in the garden. Although Ke Garden is not big, it has a unique charm. Its tranquility, simplicity, and beauty make people linger. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find a quiet garden to relax, then Ke Garden is definitely a good choice.

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The morning is the best time to visit the Suzhou gardens

At 7:50 AM, I arrived at Canglang Pavilion. There weren't many tourists, so I took lots of photos. At 8:00 AM, more tourists started to arrive. At 8:10 AM, I left and went to Keyuan Garden. I was the second visitor, haha. Keyuan Garden is much less famous than Canglang Pavilion. The academy garden has only been restored and opened to the public in the last two years! There was a small duck 🦆 in the garden that hadn't fully grown yet, super cute. I played with it for a while! After visiting the garden, I rode my electric bike to work! The entrance fee for Canglang Pavilion is 20 yuan, and for Keyuan Garden, it's 25 yuan. Both are not very large. The garden card is free!

MELODY WILKERSON

Over 500 years earlier than the Humble Administrator's Garden, Suzhou's sole academy classical garden—Ke Garden

Ke Garden is the oldest garden in Suzhou. During the Northern Song Dynasty, Ke Garden was part of the Canglang Pavilion. Today, it faces the Canglang Pavilion across the river. Although the garden is not large, it has a complete range of scenery. The initial construction of the garden can be traced back to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, and it was also known as 'Jinshanlin' and 'Leyuan'. The name 'Leyuan' embodies the idea that 'benevolent people enjoy mountains, wise people enjoy waters'. During the Qianlong era, a historian mistakenly thought it meant 'the joy of revelry', believing that 'revelry cannot be taught', hence the name was changed to 'Ke Garden'. In the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty (1805), the Governor of Jiangsu founded the Suzhou Zhengyi Academy, and during the Daoguang era (1827), Ke Garden was incorporated into the Zhengyi Academy. In the Guangxu era, the 'Xuegutang' was built, housing the 'Bo Yue' book collection with more than 80,000 volumes. It is unexpected that the official academies of ancient times had such rich collections of books. One can only imagine the spirit of the students who studied there, whose writing would flow with divine inspiration after reading thousands of books—it must have been extraordinarily wonderful.

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Don't just go to the Humble Administrator's Garden when you come to Suzhou! These gardens are less crowded and more beautiful

6 Hidden Gem Gardens with Fewer Visitors on Weekends ① Keyuan Garden 📍: No. 3 Canglang Pavilion Street, Gusu District, opposite Canglang Pavilion 🚊: Line 4, Sanyuanfang Station Exit 2, about 500 meters walk ⏱️: Opening hours 07:30~17:00 ② Huanxiu Villa 📍: No. 272 Jingde Road, Gusu District 🚊: Line 4, Chayuanchang Station Exit 1a, 960 meters walk ⏱️: Opening hours 08:30~16:30 ③ Yipu Garden 📍: Taohuawu Street, Gusu District 🚊: Line 4, Chayuanchang Station Exit 5, still 1.5 kilometers away, you can visit Huanxiu Villa first and then go to Yipu Garden ⏱️: Opening hours 07:30~17:30 ④ Ouyuan Garden 📍: No. 6 Xiaoxin Alley, Neicang Street, Gusu District 🚊: Line 1, Xiangmen Station Exit 3, about 750 meters ⏱️: Opening hours 07:00~17:30 ⑤ Yiyuan Garden 📍: No. 1265 Renmin Road, Gusu District 🚊: Line 4, Yueqiao Station Exit 8, about 200 meters ⏱️: Opening hours 07:30~17:00 ⑥ Wangshi Garden 📍: No. 11 Kuojiatou Alley, Daichengqiao Road, Gusu District 🚊: Line 5, Nanyuan North Road Station Exit 4, about 600 meters ⏱️: Opening hours 07:30~17:00 How to Experience Suzhou Gardens from Multiple Perspectives ① Suzhou gardens perfectly create a profound and open atmosphere with ever-changing views as you move, through eight major landscaping techniques such as borrowing scenery and framing views, offering a magical experience where the small reveals the grand. ② Every time I visit Suzhou gardens, I am attracted by the various window frame designs in the garden; each window is like a painting, a world in itself, with sunlight and the full bloom of spring seemingly captured within. ③ I also like to observe some neglected corners, where moss climbs over the walls, resembling natural ink paintings; the wall serves as paper, the moss as ink, and bamboo completes the picture. The charm is so compelling that it makes one linger and forget to return. ④ The best way to immerse yourself in Suzhou gardens is to enjoy tea. Last weekend, I brought a set of high-aesthetic tea ware, a Tang Palace Tea Banquet gift set from Wanqiantang, which features the Tang dynasty trend of red and green contrast and precious patterns, very suitable for the garden setting; a combination of one pot and two cups with a plate, suitable for both personal use and gifting. Between the willows and pines, beside the pavilions and lakes, brewing a pot of tea and quietly enjoying the slow life is truly delightful.

AmeliaBryant*74

Suzhou's 18 most bombarded photo spots/Posting on Moments gets tons of likes

Suzhou Industrial Park Catholic Church Who would have thought that Suzhou, named after the region south of the Yangtze River, would have such scenery? People think I went abroad when I post it on Moments No. 36 Fengqiao Road The newly popular Suzhou internet-famous street, with a huge 'Suzhou' character wall, is a super photogenic spot - Jinji Lake Taking long-focus shots of the CBD buildings across Jinji Lake, especially on a sunny day, is really beautiful Shantang Street You must visit Shantang Street in Suzhou at night, waiting for the moment when the lights are bright, I feel like I've arrived at the true Jiangnan Wenchang Pavilion A small pavilion, when you go up to the top floor, you can use the windows of the pavilion as a foreground to shoot the distant Beisi Pagoda Jinji Lake - Rose Garden Standing in the Rose Garden, you can take a photo of the roses with the Gate of the Orient in the background, as if the building is growing out of the flowers Suzhou Tourist Information Center The twin towers and the skyline of the Industrial Park in the same frame, a glance at a thousand years Master of the Nets Garden The most classic photo spot in the Master of the Nets Garden, right at the entrance is the Colorful Clouds Pool, beautiful whether it's daytime or evening sunset Master of the Nets Garden (Bamboo Leaf Window) Under the sunlight, the green bamboo leaf window is so beautiful it's divine! Keyuan Garden The Four Seasons Elegance at the entrance exudes a sense of classical geometric beauty, a very beautiful framing Intersection of Ximei Alley and Dashixiang The corners of Suzhou's streets, calm and romantic, with a contrast of warm and cool lighting, a lane with a great atmosphere for photography Pingjiang Road A single Pingjiang Road, half of Gusu's history, the most completely preserved area of Suzhou's ancient city, can be called a miniature of the old city Master of the Nets Garden · Dianchunyi The wisteria flowers are gone, that touch of new green, gives a feeling of spring and bright scenery Humble Administrator's Garden A classic photo spot located behind the flower window in the central garden, also a classic spot for many visitors to check in at the Humble Administrator's Garden Huanxiu Mountain Villa The red maple paired with the square windows of the Sifang Hall is absolutely stunning, forever moved by the Chinese aesthetics of Suzhou's gardens Jinji Lake - Big Picture Frame The sunset and evening glow are really beautiful, feel the romance of Suzhou, the city of love for music, navigate to Suzhou Culture and Arts Center Wu Zuoren Art Museum In the backyard, you can take beautiful photos of the twin towers, the square window on the second floor of the art museum, can frame the tower Zhouzhuang Ancient Town One of the six major ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, Zhouzhuang is built along the river, with bridges and streets connected, and with some luck, you can even encounter a water wedding ceremony

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I thought the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lion Grove Garden were beautiful enough! Until I went here

Family members, during the May Day holiday, millions of people flocked to Suzhou, and the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lion Grove Garden were packed with people. But in Suzhou, the city of a hundred gardens, besides the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lion Grove Garden, there are many less crowded and beautiful niche treasure gardens, such as Keyuan. 🏞️ The Beauty of Keyuan - Location: Located on the side of Sanyuanfang in the south of Gusu city, opposite the Canglang Pavilion. - Features: It is one of the rare academy gardens among the many existing gardens in Suzhou. - Scenery: At the turn of spring and summer, the garden is full of flowers, with hydrangeas, azaleas, roses, weeping willows, and Japanese maples, and the small West Lake ripples with clear waves. 📸 Garden Tour Route and Photo Spots - Route: Entrance Hall → Yi Qing Pool → Si Lu Pavilion → Bo Yue Building → Piao Pavilion → Zuo Chun Lu → Dong He Building → Yi Qing Hall → Zhuo Ying Place → Yi Yu Hall → Hao Ge Pavilion → Xue Gu Hall → Zheng Yi Academy → Yan Wenliang Memorial Hall → Shi Quan Street → Master of the Nets Garden. - Photo spots: Moon Gate framing, Yi Qing Pool waterscape, Piao Pavilion corridor, Yi Qing Hall, Zuo Chun Lu, Zhuo Ying Place, Cun Gu Moon Gate. 🏞️ Nearby Check-in - Opposite: Canglang Pavilion. - Nearby: Yan Wenliang Memorial Hall, Confucian Temple, Academy Lane, Shi Quan Street, Master of the Nets Garden. 🎫 Practical Information - Location: No. 3 Canglang Pavilion Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City. - Ticket price: 25 yuan per person. - Time: 08:00-17:00. - Transportation: Drive to Keyuan, take the subway line 4 to Sanyuanfang Station exit 2, or take the bus 1, 5, 27, 30, 47, 101, 309, tourist bus 2, tourist bus 4 to the Workers' Cultural Palace station.

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Suzhou | The flowers of May have their own scent

🌸 Enjoy the endless flower viewing, and come check in at the May flower sea! 🌸 ⏰ Time flies, and before we know it, we have already stepped into May! 🌼 🌸 In the past, cherry blossoms, magnolias, tulips... all brought us full of surprises! 💕 🌸 However, spring in Suzhou is also slowly coming to an end, so now in May, what flowers are still worth our appreciation? 🧐 🌹 Chinese rose 🌈 The colorful Chinese roses are blooming, fragrant and overflowing, with petals bathed in the sunlight, gently swaying with the breeze, as if they are the most beautiful painting of nature. 💖 📅 Expected blooming period: May 📍 Recommended viewing spots: Renmin Road (free), Shengze Lake Chinese Rose Garden (ticket price 20 yuan), Jinji Lake European Rose Garden (free) 🌺 Campsis 💐 Campsis buds are ready to bloom, gorgeous and delicate, with dense flowers cascading down like waterfalls, with a refreshing fragrance, as if you are in a sea of flowers. 🌊 📅 Expected blooming period: May—August 📍 Recommended viewing spots: Zhuozheng Garden (ticket price 80 yuan), Lion Grove (ticket price 40 yuan), Tiger Hill (ticket price 70 yuan), Master of the Nets Garden (ticket price 40 yuan), Yi Garden (ticket price 10 yuan), Pingjiang Road (free), Huangfeiji (free), Taiping Old Street (free) 🌸 Hydrangea 🎨 Hydrangea, also known as hortensia, has ball-shaped flowers with rich and varied colors, as beautiful as artworks, and is a bright landscape in the summer garden, exuding a fresh and elegant fragrance. 💐 📅 Expected blooming period: May—June 📍 Recommended viewing spots: Pingjiang Road (free), Master of the Nets Garden (ticket price 40 yuan), Couple's Retreat Garden (ticket price 25 yuan), Yi Garden (ticket price 15 yuan), Huanxiu Villa (ticket price 15 yuan), Jinji Lake Hydrangea Garden (free) 🍎 Pomegranate flower 🔥 Pomegranate flowers, with their unique red petals and golden yellow stamens, are elegant and magnificent. When blooming, they are as brilliant as passionate flames, with fresh floral fragrance lingering around, intoxicating those who experience it. 🍇 📅 Expected blooming period: May 📍 Recommended viewing spots: Zhuozheng Garden (ticket price 80 yuan), Lion Grove (ticket price 40 yuan), Lingering Garden (ticket price 55 yuan), Ke Garden (ticket price 25 yuan), Master of the Nets Garden (ticket price 40 yuan), Yi Garden (ticket price 15 yuan)

ISABEL NGUYEN

Unlock a different Suzhou by following ancient poems

✨Beautiful for a thousand years! Unlock the spring magic of Suzhou with ancient poems✨ 🌸The most romantic season of the year is here, that is - spring! 🌉01 Wuque Bridge: a thousand-year-old bridge with various charms "A leisurely walk on the third day of the first lunar month" [Tang Dynasty] Bai Juyi The oriole at the mouth of Oriole Lane wants to speak, and the black magpie at the head of the river wants to sell ice. Green waves flow from east to west, water flows from north to south, and there are three hundred and ninety bridges with red railings. The mandarin ducks flutter their wings, and there are thousands of willows. I would like to ask whether the spring breeze will come sooner or later, only from the day before yesterday to today. The oldest stone arch bridge in Suzhou, Wuque Bridge, is over 2,000 years old! The bridge railings are colorful and charming. Walking here feels like traveling through time and space. 🚶‍♀️ 📍Address: Just outside Exit 3 of Sanyuanfang, Metro Line 4! 🌸Recommended nearby places to visit: Wuque Bridge → Shiquan Street → Canglang Pavilion → Keyuan Shiquan Street not only has jade shops, but also various specialty gourmet snack bars, making it a paradise for foodies! 🍜🍲 Canglang Pavilion: Tickets are 20 yuan. It is a small and unique landscape. In spring, the hydrangeas bloom just in time, so beautiful! 🌸🌼 Keyuan: Tickets are 25 yuan. It has pink walls and black tiles. It is simple and elegant. It is across the water from Canglang Pavilion and has a unique charm. 🏞️ 🏞️02 Tiger Hill: Three wonders, nine pleasant views and eighteen scenic spots, romantic flowers are waiting for you "Miscellaneous Poems of Ji Hai" [Qing Dynasty] Gong Zizhen The phoenix and the luan are floating in the air, leaving no worries, and the flowers and plants are dreaming of Suzhou. The setting sun changes in Erjiamen Lane, and Shu lives with the boat girl in Huqiu Huqiu Mountain is a resort with "three wonders, nine beautiful scenery and eighteen scenic spots". Outing and admiring red flowers is a romantic flower dynasty that has been passed down for thousands of years. In this year’s Huqiu Flower Festival, you can see the “flower landscape”, appreciate the “flower art”, and visit the “flower market”. The event lasts until May 5th! 🌺🌷🌻 🎫Ticket: 70 yuan 📍Address: No. 8, Huqiu Mountain Gate, Gusu District 🚌Transportation: Take bus No. 32 and get off at Huqiu North Gate Station! 🌺Peony appreciation in spring: Peonies and peonies can be viewed in Wanjing Villa, Tayuan Yubei Pavilion and other places in Huqiu Scenic Area. The best viewing period is from mid-to-early to the end of April. Don't miss it!

GameZoneUnleashed

Suzhou Gardens | The moon by the window is just as ordinary, until the plum blossoms make it unique

Photo taken on March 1, 2024, at Suzhou's Ke Garden, It's no exaggeration to say that it's the pinnacle of plum blossom appreciation in Suzhou's gardens. Ke Garden is a rather niche garden in Suzhou, but its history of construction predates the Humble Administrator's Garden by 500 years, and many literati have visited Ke Garden throughout history, leaving behind timeless verses. - 📍708 Renmin Road, Gusu District (near Canglang Pavilion) 🎫: Peak season 25 yuan, off-peak 20 yuan 🌸The plum blossom season is from mid-February to early March, and now is the best viewing period. The upcoming week is also suitable for a visit. In addition to plum blossoms, there are wintersweets in January, lotus and pomegranate flowers in summer. ⏰Visiting time 0.5h-1h Ⓜ️300 meters walk from Exit 2 of Sanyuanfang Station on Subway Line 4 📷There are many niche attractions nearby that can be visited together, making it ideal for a Suzhou citywalk one-day tour. Take the high-speed train to Suzhou, Subway Line 4 to Sanyuanfang Station, Ke Garden ➡️ Canglang Pavilion ➡️ Yan Wenliang Memorial ➡️ Wuzhao Bridge (with the two big characters for 'Suzhou' on the wall) ➡️ Master of the Nets Garden ➡️ Shiquan Street ➡️ Yi Garden ➡️ Yi Pu ➡️ Shantang Street night tour, Subway Line 2 to Suzhou Station.

Jovanny Bergstrom Sr.

The Ke Garden not only has red plum blossoms, but the white plum blossoms on rainy days also create a great atmosphere

The red plum blossoms of Ke Garden have become popular, causing many to overlook the white plum blossoms in the garden, but in fact, the white plum blossoms in Ke Garden are also blooming quite beautifully, and on rainy days, the white plum blossoms appear even more immaculately pure. · 🏠 Address: Canglang Pavilion Zhijie, Gusu District, Suzhou City ⭐ Ticket Price: 20 🚗 Transportation: Drive to a nearby parking lot/Subway to Sanyuanfang Station ⏰ Opening Hours: All day ·

The Traveling Feast

Ke Garden is a place to admire plum blossoms

Ke Garden, also known as Jinshanlin or Leyuan, is located in Canglang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It covers an area of about 5,000 square meters and was established during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It is a classical garden architecture and a cultural relics protection unit of Suzhou City. The plum blossoms in Ke Garden are very beautiful, making the visit worthwhile. The only downside is that the place is small and often crowded!

Stella.Robinson.77

Suzhou Plum Blossom Viewing Map, Plum Blossoms in Keyuan Garden are in Full Bloom!

A rare sunny day has finally ended the continuous overcast and rainy weather. Due to the low temperatures this year, early March is still the season for plum blossoms to flourish. If you want to enjoy plum blossoms in Suzhou, I highly recommend visiting these places, where the plum blossoms are currently in full bloom! 1️⃣ Keyuan Garden 📍Located at Sanyuanfang in Gusu District, south of the city 🕒7:30-17:30 💰20 yuan 🌸Recommended visiting time: 1-2 hours 🌿Reason for recommendation: If you are looking for a place to enjoy plum blossoms in the city, Keyuan Garden is highly recommended! Located opposite the Canglang Pavilion, Keyuan Garden is a classical garden architecture that was built during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. As soon as you enter, on the left-hand side, there is a large area of plum blossoms in full bloom. After visiting this area, don't leave just yet; there is an even more secluded spot with plum blossoms at the deepest part of the garden, which look exceptionally beautiful against the white walls! 2️⃣ Canglang Pavilion 📍No. 3 Canglang Pavilion Street, Gusu District 🕒7:30-17:00 💰15 yuan 🌸Recommended visiting time: 1-2 hours 🌿Reason for recommendation: Canglang Pavilion is located opposite Keyuan Garden and is the oldest garden in Suzhou, built during the Qingli era of the Northern Song Dynasty. Canglang Pavilion is currently hosting an orchid exhibition, with various types of orchids elegantly displayed in the garden. Underneath the pavilion, there is a plum garden, which, although not as large as Keyuan Garden's, has a hidden plum blossom courtyard that is absolutely stunning! 3️⃣ Tiger Hill 📍No. 8 inside the gate of Tiger Hill, Gusu District 🕒7:30-17:30 💰60 yuan 🌸Recommended visiting time: 2-3 hours 🌿Reason for recommendation: China has its own Leaning Tower of Pisa, which is the Tiger Hill Pagoda. Witnessing the pagoda leaning at an angle of 3 degrees and 59 minutes is truly spectacular! There is a large plum garden at Tiger Hill, located on the left side as you enter, although some of the plum blossoms have already faded. Continue your visit to the foot of Tiger Hill Pagoda, where there is a section of plum blossoms on the side, allowing you to capture the pagoda amidst the plum blossoms, as if witnessing the ultimate collision of elegance! 4️⃣ Huangqiao Plum Garden 📍100 meters northwest of the intersection of Dongting River Road and the North Ring Road entrance in Xiangcheng District 🕒All day 💰Free 🌸Recommended visiting time: 2-3 hours 🌿Reason for recommendation: A newly developed open park in Suzhou, pet-friendly, where you can bring your dog to enjoy the flowers! There are many varieties of plum blossoms, including white, red, green, and wax plums, all set against a pool of clear water, making it a perfect place for daydreaming and relaxation! 5️⃣ Xiangxuehai 📍Southwest corner of the intersection of Fuhu Road and Yaoshang Road in Wuzhong District 🕒8:30-17:30 💰30 yuan 🌸Recommended visiting time: 2-3 hours 🌿Reason for recommendation: Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong loved Xiangxuehai and visited it six times during their travels to the south of the Yangtze River. The history of enjoying plum blossoms at Xiangxuehai has continued for more than two thousand years, dating back to the late Qin and early Han periods. Here, you can also stand on high ground and overlook the plum blossoms that cover the mountains and fields, immersing yourself in their beauty.

XZAVIER TAYLOR

Flowers in Suzhou: A guide to exploring the sea of flowers in spring

🌸Explore the spring flowers in Suzhou🌸 Hi~ fellow travel enthusiasts! 🌿The footsteps of spring in Suzhou are light, and the city of Suzhou is instantly bathed in a sea of flowers. It is such an exciting season! Today, I will take you to experience a spring flower viewing guide in Suzhou. Let us embrace the fragrance of flowers and integrate into the beauty of this spring! 🌼 1️⃣🌸Plum Blossom - mid to late February 📍Viewing spots: Lion Grove, Yiyuan, Canglang Pavilion, Linwu Cave (Plum Garden), Xiangxue Sea, Fangfang Mountain, Huangqiao Plum Garden, Xiaoxia Bay, Keyuan The plum blossoms in Suzhou are so poetic and picturesque, as if the city of Suzhou has turned into an elven world of plum blossoms, with stunning scenery everywhere! 🌸 2️⃣Magnolia - late February to March 📍Viewing places: Humble Administrator’s Garden, Liuyuan Garden, Tiger Hill, Canglang Pavilion, Master of the Nets Garden When the white magnolia is in full bloom, it looks like an elegant fairy scattered in the world, and the fresh floral fragrance permeates every corner of Suzhou. 🌸 3️⃣🌸Sakura - late March-April 📍Watching places: Fangfangshan National Forest Park, Tandong Village, Tram Xiuan Station, the entrance of Nisheng Shangpinhui, Tongguanyin Temple evening cherry blossoms When the cherry blossoms bloom, the entire city is surrounded by a sea of pink flowers, making it feel like you are in a fairyland. 🌸 4️⃣🌼Rape Flower - mid to late March to April 📍Viewing places: Yangcheng Lake Peninsula Luting Bridge, Meirenji, Lotus Island, Tongli Beilian Village, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Xishan Zhili Ancient Road, Hengjing, and both sides of Dongshan Avenue near the lake The golden sea of rapeseed flowers stretches endlessly like a picture, making people feel as if they have entered a golden world. 🌼 5️⃣🌷Tulips - March-April 📍Watching places: Fangfang Mountain, Baimajian Tulip Festival, Suzhou Park The colorful tulips are like a colorful feast, with all kinds of flowers vying for beauty and beauty. 🌷 6️⃣🌺Wisteria - early April 📍Viewing places: Suzhou Municipal No. 1 Middle School, Taiping Old Street, Master of the Nets Garden, Lion Grove, The Lingering Garden, Humble Administrator’s Garden The wisteria clings to the ancient buildings like a dream, like a fairy's veil, elegant and mysterious. 🌺 7️⃣💐Wood Hydrangea - Late April 📍Viewing places: Lianchi Lake Park, Liuyuan Garden, Canglang Pavilion When the wood hydrangea blooms, it looks like pink marshmallows, soft and warm, making people feel peaceful. 💐 8️⃣🌼Rose – April 📍Viewing locations: Suzhou Grand Park, Shin Kong Place 4-5F, Art Garden, Taiping Old Street Roses surround every corner of the city, overflowing with fragrance, and sketching out a romantic picture. 🌼 9️⃣🌼February Orchid - February-April 📍Viewing locations: East Garden, Huqiu Wetland Park, Huqiu Mountain Scenic Area The elegant fragrance of February orchid is like the spirit of spring, adding a gentle touch to the whole season. 🌼 Everyone is welcome to swim in this sea of flowers and let the spring in Suzhou bloom the most beautiful chapter for you! 🌸

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The garden's red plum blossoms are stunningly beautiful, and I've finally captured my life photo

The ancient plum blossoms in front of the academy are now in their prime viewing period, As soon as I entered, I was captivated by the plum blossoms in this framed view! This seemingly casual frame, Yet it captures the full garden's poetic charm. This frame and scene, Is the poetic and picturesque essence that only Chinese people understand! 🏠Address: Canglang Pavilion Zhijie, Gusu District, Suzhou City ⭐Ticket: 20. 🚗Transportation: Drive to nearby parking lot/Subway to Sanyuanfang Station ⏰Time: All day

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Suzhou Couple's Garden Retreat—The only remaining academy garden in Suzhou

The Couple's Garden Retreat, also known as Jìnshānlín or Lèyuán, is a classical garden architecture that dates back to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Located at Sanyuanfang in the south of Suzhou city (No. 708 Renmin Road), it is separated from the Canglang Pavilion by just one alley. The garden's entrance faces south, looking across the water at the Canglang Pavilion. During the Five Dynasties, it was part of the villa belonging to Sun Chengyou, the military governor of the Wu and Yue states in central Wu. After changing owners several times and suffering damage, it was rebuilt during the Guangxu period. The entrance to the Couple's Garden Retreat faces the Canglang Pavilion, maintaining the layout of the late Qing Dynasty. The small West Lake pool and the entrance are on the same north-south central axis, with spacious architecture featuring the Xuegutang Hall, Haogeting Pavilion, Siluting Pavilion, and Gutin Pavilion. The walls of the corridors are inlaid with stone tablets inscribed with 'Records of the Couple's Garden' and 'Records of the Xuegutang Hall'. The pool is central, surrounded by winding corridors, clear water, and lush trees, creating a serene and spacious courtyard.

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The red plum blossoms in the light and shadow, who could not love the Chinese aesthetic beauty?

Following the steps of spring, the plum blossoms in Suzhou's Ke Garden quietly bloom. Especially the red plum under the pink walls and black tiles has become the most eye-catching scenery in this ancient garden. The sunlight filters through the branches and leaves, casting shadows on the ancient walls, creating a flowing ink painting that makes one stop to appreciate. 🌸 Red plum in the light and shadow: The red plum under the pink walls and black tiles, set off by the light and shadow, appears even more delicate and dripping, like a painting full of Chinese aesthetics, captivating. 💡 Flower Viewing Tips: • Best viewing period: The red plum in Ke Garden is gradually entering the best viewing period, and it is expected to reach full bloom in the next one or two weeks. In addition, the garden also has white and green plum blossoms that are equally worth seeing. • Flower viewing tips: It is recommended that visitors choose a clear day to go, so that not only can you enjoy the best light and shadow effects, but also slowly appreciate the beauty of the plum blossoms in the warm sunshine. 🚩 Flower Viewing Location: Ke Garden is located in Gusu District of Suzhou City, opposite the famous Canglang Pavilion, with convenient transportation, making it an excellent choice for spring flower viewing. Why not enter Ke Garden this spring, experience a visual and spiritual feast, feel the charm of Chinese aesthetics, and let the beauty of the red plum embellish your springtime.

DreamingOfDestinations

Right now, the plum blossoms are in full bloom!

Spring breeze ten miles is not as good as you, a plum tree is worth more than a thousand gold. In Suzhou's Ke Garden, this season is filled with the fragrance of plum blossoms, and every step is taken in the poetic Jiangnan misty rain. This week, Ke Garden welcomes the most beautiful moment of the year—the full bloom of plum blossoms. If you are looking for a place to quietly appreciate the flowers, this is waiting for you. 🌸 Suzhou Ke Garden, a little world where plum blossoms flourish • Viewing Peak: This week is the peak of plum blossoms, do not miss this brief and beautiful moment. • Tour Suggestions: Although the weekend is crowded, visiting in the morning on weekdays will offer a more tranquil flower viewing experience. 📍 Practical Information: • Location: Suzhou Ke Garden, a Jiangnan garden not to be missed. • Admission: For only 20 yuan, you can step into this sea of flowers. • Photography Equipment: It is recommended to use the Tamron 35-150mm lens to capture the beauty of plum blossoms with its unique perspective. 📸 Flower Viewing Tips: • Early Visit Priority: The plum blossoms in the morning light are more delicate and are the best time for photography. • Find Angles: Try different angles and compositions to leave a unique mark on each plum blossom. In Suzhou Ke Garden, plum blossoms are not just a plant, but also a culture, a sentiment. They display the unique charm of Jiangnan gardens with the purest posture.

CARMEN NELSON

Ke Yuan's Plum Scenery

💐Spring has arrived, and the season of blooming flowers and green willows is here. The air is fresh, the dark clouds are gradually dispersing, and the sun is slowly showing its face. The weather is nice, it's a good time to go out and stroll through the garden landscapes. Ke Yuan is a small garden of an academy in Suzhou. 💐Next to the pond that is as smooth as a mirror, the willow trees have sprouted green buds. The plum blossoms in the plum garden inside have bloomed, and they are very gorgeous, attracting tourists from all over to stop and admire, everyone is lifting their cameras to take photos as a souvenir. The blue sky reflects the red plum blossoms, which are joyously in bloom, with a subtle fragrance wafting through the air, and the place is bustling with visitors. There are also a few white plum trees nearby, complementing each other beautifully. These past few days, this place has become a popular spot for internet celebrities to check in, and Ke Yuan's plum scenery brings people the enjoyment of beauty. ⛩Location: Sanyuanfang in the south of the city (No. 708 Renmin Road) 💰Ticket price: 20 yuan 🚄Transportation: 320m walk from Exit 2 of Sanyuanfang Station on Subway Line 4

BookwormsWorld

Iron Bone Red: The Number One Branch in the South of the Yangtze River | Ke Yuan (1573)

| Ke Yuan (1573). There is a garden in Suzhou with a history that predates the Humble Administrator's Garden by more than five hundred years. When spring arrives, the plum blossoms in the garden bloom, attracting countless tourists to bend over in admiration. Ke Yuan, also known as Jinshanlin and Leyuan, is an ancient classical garden architecture that was established during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It is only a lane away from the Canglang Pavilion, with garden gates facing each other across the water. Now is the season when the plum blossoms in the south of the Yangtze River are in full bloom. Despite days of rain, nothing can stop the enthusiasm of the plum blossoms competing to bloom. Clusters of blooming plum blossoms set against pavilions and towers create an interesting contrast. Their graceful posture and subtle fragrance convey the vitality and hope of life, becoming the most beautiful scenery of the early spring garden. Ke Yuan's Yiqing Hall and Xuegu Hall are the only academy gardens in Suzhou, with various elegant plants grown inside. According to historical records, Ke Yuan is famous for its plum blossoms, and in the past, there was an ancient plum called 'Iron Bone Red,' known as 'The Number One Branch in the South of the Yangtze River.' Today, plum blossoms are planted in front of Yiqing Hall and Xuegu Hall, with Chinese-style floral windows framing each branch of red plum, resembling a naturally formed traditional Chinese painting. Even before approaching, one can smell the faint fragrance.

Andrew Beaumont

What I'm looking forward to is not the snow, but the fireworks of March in Suzhou

Fireworks of March in Suzhou😜, Suzhou in March is as beautiful as a painting🌺~ Take a look at the flowers of March😃? Remember to mark these flower sea spots📷!! - 1️⃣Plum Blossoms The plum blossoms have recently reached their full bloom😀~ 📍Keyuan Garden🎀 📍Canglang Pavilion😃 📍Shangfang Mountain Forest Park🌳 📍Yipu Garden😉 📍Yiyuan Garden🤗 ⏰: Late February — Early March - 2️⃣Magnolia I love magnolias😍, but they fall easily and have a short blooming period~ 📍Wangshi Garden🙂 📍Shuangta Temple😄 📍Ou Garden😆 📍Zhuozheng Garden🤩 📍Lingering Garden😇 📍Intersection of Nisheng Square and Phoenix Square🤓 📍Qu Garden😛 ⏰: Early March — Around mid-March - 3️⃣Tulips🌷 📍Shangfang Mountain National Forest Park💐 📍Suzhou Park🌸 ⏰: Mid to late March - 4️⃣Cherry Blossoms🌸 📍Shangfang Mountain Forest Park🌳 📍Xiugan Station (High-tech Zone)😜 📍Tandong Village😝 📍Tongguanyin Temple🙂 ⏰: End of March to early April - 5️⃣Hydrangeas 📍Canglang Pavilion😃 📍Yangcheng Lake Lotus Pond Park🥰 ⏰: End of March — Early April - 6️⃣Rapeseed Flowers💛 📍Lindu Nuan Village😄 📍Yangcheng Lake Shuize Road🤗 📍Tongli Beilian Village🤩 ⏰: Mid-March - 7️⃣Pear Blossoms 📍Shushan😉 📍Dongsha Lake Park🤓 ⏰: End of March - 8️⃣Red Kapok 📍Daichengqiao Xiaotang😆 📍Huangfeiji🙂 ⏰: End of March — Early April - 9️⃣Camellias 📍Lingering Garden🤩 📍Ou Garden😝 📍Canglang Pavilion🥰 ⏰: Anytime - 🔟Chinese Flowering Crabapples 📍Zhuozheng Garden😄 📍Yiyuan Garden😉 ⏰: Anytime That's the flower viewing guide for Suzhou in March😁, remember to enjoy them according to their blooming period~🌸🌼🌻

Logan.Peterson@53

The Lantern Festival matches perfectly with plum blossoms | Ke Garden

Woke up early to catch the first wave into the garden, there were very few people, the weather forecast in the morning said it would snow but it ended up raining, can only sigh that the snow in Suzhou is too delicate~ 📍: Suzhou Ke Garden

Dyl@n Br0wn

You must visit these 9 elegant gardens in Suzhou

👧Hello everyone, I'm Tianyin 📸A Shanghai girl who loves to travel and take photos I've been to Suzhou many times, just for the endless elegant scenery of the gardens in the south of the Yangtze River Today I'm going to share with you the 9 most comprehensive gardens in Suzhou, each with its own characteristics, absolutely no repetition. 📸Take this guide, because the beauty of Suzhou is 365 days, you will definitely come👇 🌳Yi Garden 🏷5 Wenyagang, Gusu District 🚇15 minutes walk from Yangyuxiang Station on Line 1 A Suzhou garden hidden in a residential area, the small and exquisite Yi Garden is a scene at every step, it's really beautiful, on the way there, you will pass a small alley, in front of Baolin Temple, this is also where Liu Jialing lived when she was a child. The beauty of Yi Garden is unforgettable, worth a visit! ———————————————————— 🌳Master of the Nets Garden 🏷11 Kuojiatou, Gusu District, Suzhou 🚇Take bus 🚌 from Sanyuanfang Station on Line 4 A pool of koi, the water surface reflecting the white walls, the pavilion connected to the gallery bridge, the gallery bridge surrounding the lake, it's beautiful, this is the charm of the Master of the Nets Garden. ———————————————————— 🌳Couple's Retreat Garden 🏷6 Xiaoxinqiao Lane, Cang Street, Pingjiang District 🚇15 minutes walk from Xiangmen Station on Line 1 Walk along Cang Street from Pingjiang Road to the end, you will find the Couple's Retreat Garden, the garden is named after the loving couple who owned it, so there is a marriage registration office in the garden, the garden is not big but incredibly romantic, surrounded by water on three sides, small bridges and flowing water, pink walls and black tiles, it's the sweetest garden in Suzhou. ———————————————————— 🌳Ke Garden 🏷48 Renmin Road, Gusu District 🚇5 minutes walk from Nanmen Road Station on Line 4/5 Ke Garden in Suzhou, also known as Jingshanlin Le Garden, faces Canglang Pavilion across the street, with a pool in the middle, winding corridors, clear water and trees, the scenery is absolutely beautiful～ ———————————————————— 🌳Canglang Pavilion 🏷3 Canglangting Street, Gusu District 🚇5 minutes walk from Nanmen Road Station on Line 4/5 Canglang Pavilion is one of the four major gardens in Suzhou, an ancient Suzhou garden, characterized by its pavilion borrowing the scenery, Ke Garden and Canglang Pavilion are built across the street from each other, very close, can be checked in together. ———————————————————— 🌳Yi Garden 🏷1265 Renmin Road, Gusu District 🚇Exit 8 of Yueqiao Station on Line 1/4 Yi Garden is not big, although it is in the city center, it is very low-key, there are two internet-famous cats🐈, and the beautiful pomegranate tree in Yi Garden, it is a scene at every step. ———————————————————— 🌳Lingering Garden 🏷338 Liuyuan Road, Gusu District 🚇Take bus 🚌 from Tongjing North Road Station on Line 1 or Shilu Station on Line 2 Lingering Garden, not as famous as Humble Administrator's Garden, but it's especially good to visit, the scenery is not inferior, the garden is of moderate size, but the content is very rich, it's the kind of beauty you encounter around every corner, very photogenic! 500 meters away is Xiyuan Temple, which can be checked in together. ———————————————————— 🌳Humble Administrator's Garden 🏷178 Dongbei Street, Gusu District 🚇Take bus 🚌 from Jinglindun Road Station on Line 1 or Beisita Station on Line 4 The world-famous Humble Administrator's Garden needs no further introduction, it's the leader of Suzhou gardens, but it can be quite crowded. ———————————————————— 🌳Lion Grove Garden 🏷23 Yuanlin Road, Gusu District 🚇Take bus 🚌 from Beisita Station on Line 4 Known as the kingdom of rockeries, it has three levels, with 9 mountain paths and 21 entrances, it's a good place for those who love rockeries to visit. ———————————————————— Visit the gardens and taste the flavor of Suzhou🍃 🍃The beauty of Suzhou is worth your careful appreciation

3l.z@b3th N3ls0n

Stop going to the Humble Administrator's Garden when you come to Suzhou! These gardens are less crowded and more beautiful

I go to Suzhou several times a year, and I always remember the countless encounters with those gardens. I have been to many gardens several times, but there is always a sense of freshness, which is irresistible. Among them, many gardens are not crowded even on weekends. Compared with the well-known gardens such as the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lion Grove, wandering in these gardens always gives people a leisurely and comfortable feeling. Sitting on the bluestone, watching the green water around the pavilion, listening to the willow waves and cicadas, tasting a pot of tea, letting time slow down, this is the way of life that should be on the weekend! 6 less crowded treasure gardens for the weekend ①Cou Garden No. 3 Canglangting Street, Gusu District, located opposite Canglangting Exit 2 of Sanyuanfang on Line 4, about 500 meters walk after getting off Opening hours 07:30~17:00 ②Huanxiu Villa No. 272 Jingde Road, Gusu District Exit 1a of Chayuanchang Station on Line 4, need to walk 960 meters Opening hours 08:30~16:30 ③Yi Garden Yi Garden, Taohuawu Street, Gusu District Exit 5 of Chayuanchang Station on Line 4, still 1.5 kilometers away, you can go to Huanxiu Villa before going to Yi Garden Opening hours 07:30~17:30 ④Couple's Garden No. 6 Xiaoxin Lane, Neicang Street, Gusu District Exit 3 of Xiangmen Station on Line 1, about 750 meters Opening hours 07:00~17:30 ⑤Yi Garden No. 1265 Renmin Road, Gusu District Exit 8 of Leqiao Station on Line 4, about 200 meters Opening hours 07:30~17:00 ⑥Master of the Nets Garden No. 11 Kuojiatou Lane, Daichengqiao Road, Gusu District Exit 4 of Nanyuan North Road Station on Line 5, about 600 meters Opening hours 07:30~17:00 How to experience Suzhou gardens from multiple angles ①Suzhou gardens perfectly create a deep and far-reaching artistic conception that changes with every step through eight major landscaping techniques such as borrowing scenery and framing scenery, giving people a magical experience of seeing the big from the small. ②Every time I go to Suzhou gardens, I am always attracted by various window frame designs in the garden. It is simply a window, a painting, a world. The window frame seems to put in the sunshine, and also puts in the full garden of spring. ③I also like to observe some corners that no one cares about, watching moss climb all over the wall, like a natural ink painting, the wall is paper, moss is ink, and bamboo enters the painting. The charm is full and makes people linger.

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The flowers in the garden have bloomed, waiting for you to come and appreciate them.

Kun Garden is located in Sanyuanfang, south of Suzhou City, just a lane away from Canglang Pavilion. After visiting Canglang Pavilion, don't forget to take a stroll inside Kun Garden. There are not many people inside, but the scenery surprised me. As soon as you enter, you see a blue water pool surrounded by weeping willows and corridors. The spring breeze brings a refreshing fragrance. Because there are few people, the scenic spot is particularly peaceful and comfortable. Walking in the courtyard, you can see the mottled tree shadows on the ground, hear the rustling sound of the bamboo forest, and various peonies. When accompanied by sunshine, the heart will also calm down, as if all the usual troubles have disappeared, and you only want to retreat to this peaceful place in the bustling city, feeling carefree. 🕙Business hours: 7:30-17:30 📍Detailed address: Sanyuanfang, Chengnan, Suzhou (No. 708 Renmin Road), opposite to Canglangting. 🌟Highlight features: The unique garden of the academy, plum blossoms in January, green willows in February, lotus and pomegranate flowers in summer. 💰Ticket price: 25 yuan (20 yuan if booked online in advance), free with garden card. 🚉Transportation guide: Line 4, Sanyuanfang and Nanmen stations. 🚗Parking: 1-00 Hospital, 6 yuan for 2 hours.

OliverChamberlain58

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