[2025 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Master-of-Nets Garden(Wangshi Garden) (Updated May)

Suzhou in March is a poetic depiction of "the spring is warm and the scenery is bright, and the waves are calm." When the breeze blows, the whole city seems to be overturned by nature's palette, with cherry blossoms, camellias, magnolias, and weeping crabapples... all kinds of flowers will compete for beauty in this bright season, making people breathless! Just thinking about it makes me impatient! 🎈Flower Viewing Guide: Lingering Garden - Camellia - Flowering period: mid to late March - The camellias in Lingering Garden are a big hit, with red flowers blooming all over the tree, pouring down like a red waterfall, making people intoxicated at first sight, and words seem pale and powerless. Master of the Nets Garden - White Magnolia - Flowering period: early to mid March - This is a great place to enjoy magnolias in Suzhou. The pure white magnolias, under the bright sunlight and against the white walls, look like fairies descending to the world, beautiful beyond words. The two white magnolias at the Luhua Pavilion and the entrance are the most photogenic, and you can take great photos with just a snap. Couple's Retreat Garden - Peach Blossom - Flowering period: mid to late March - "The peach blossoms are blooming, and the flowers are bright," this poem is perfectly embodied in the Couple's Retreat Garden. The peach blossoms here bloom just right, as if they are a beautiful painting carefully drawn by nature, making people stop and admire. Chunfen Street - Cherry Blossom - Flowering period: late March to early April - The whole street is decorated with cherry blossoms. When night falls, the night cherry blossoms are even more beautiful, with an atmosphere like "Spring Night," who can resist? The cherry blossoms during the day are fresh and bright, while the cherry blossoms at night are more mysterious and romantic. Two completely different kinds of beauty are worth savoring. Jingsi Academy - Pink Magnolia - Flowering period: mid to late March - This is a hidden magnolia viewing spot in the alleys of Gusu City. The pink magnolias contrast with the Suzhou-style flower windows and flying eaves, creating a unique beauty that makes people unconsciously immerse themselves in this gentle spring color. Lujing Road - Weeping Crabapple - Flowering period: mid to late March - At least a few kilometers of weeping crabapples grow along both sides of the road, forming a dreamy pink sea of flowers, a spectacular scene, as if walking into a fairy tale world. This March, you must go to Suzhou for a romantic date with spring!

“If you go to Jiangnan in spring, stay with spring.” What could be more romantic than going to Suzhou in spring? The next Suzhou will welcome a thousand times of spring and scenery, with magnolias blooming everywhere, full of spring, and every corner is full of the gentleness of spring. I have to sigh, the landscape of Suzhou gardens is definitely the ceiling of Chinese aesthetics. Every step, every brick and tile, is full of poetry and painting, making people intoxicated in the spring of Gusu, unable to extricate themselves. Don't miss these treasure flower viewing places: 🏞Lion Forest Garden: No need to enter the garden, you can capture a whole row of white magnolias in the parking lot next to it. Highly recommend going to the second floor of the bathroom, a great shooting spot, easy to get a big shot. 🏞Couple's Retreat Garden: As the top stream in spring, the magnolias in the Couple's Retreat Garden are blooming wantonly. The pink petals and the square flower windows complement each other, like a delicate meticulous painting, full of poetry. 🏞Master of the Nets Garden: Together with the Couple's Retreat Garden, it is called the ceiling of Suzhou magnolia. If you have been to the Couple's Retreat Garden and then come to the Master of the Nets Garden, you will be amazed by its beauty again. The frame scenery here is more complex and beautiful, not inferior at all, each has its own charm. 🏞Jingsi Academy: Next to the Master of the Nets Garden, the magnolias here are particularly lush. The key is that you can enjoy this free spring scenery without a ticket. 🏞Humble Administrator's Garden: When the magnolias are in full bloom, the cherry blossoms in the Humble Administrator's Garden are not to be outdone, beautiful and unique, standing out in spring. 🏞Quyuan Garden: No ticket is required, you can enter directly. Be sure to try taking a picture of the magnolia from the bottom up, against the blue sky, the white magnolia seems to be an oil painting by Van Gogh, bright in color and full of vitality. 🏞Shizi Street: The magnolias on the road grow wantonly, and at the intersection of Yinma Bridge and Shizi Street, a whole row of magnolias sways in the spring breeze. Strolling here, feeling the spring breeze on your face, full of fireworks. The spring in Suzhou is a visual feast, a romantic date with nature. This spring, let's go to Suzhou together and have a spring date!

Suzhou Magnolias are in full bloom in March, and are about to usher in their highlight moments The garden will stage a grand spring The magnolia viewing area is basically in mid-March I have compiled a map for viewing magnolia [Sakura] flowers. Attached is last year's time reference [One] Lingering Garden [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.7 The two magnolia trees that bloomed earlier last year are both in Liuyuan Garden. The white magnolia under the blue sky is so clean and pure that it seems unreal [Two] Master of the Nets Garden [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.19 The Magnolia in Wangshiyuan Magnolia is worth a special trip to Suzhou. The original live picture is straight out, so beautiful that I forgive the world for a minute! [Three] Couple Garden [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.17 The window that the whole network was waiting for last year was so beautiful that it was speechless Erqiao Magnolia is so stunning that northerners simply cannot resist it [Four] Lion Grove Parking Lot [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.11 You can enjoy the magnolias for free at the Lion Grove parking lot This is the happiness of Suzhou people. Remember the location of the bathroom [Five] Gate of the East [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.10 Pink magnolias on Suzhou Avenue West, through which you can see the Oriental Gate in the distance [Six] Hwangra Temple [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.16 The only place in Suzhou where you can see red-walled magnolias The white magnolia glows in the sun, very sacred [Seven] Quyuan [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.12 It is a very rare garden in Suzhou. The magnolia under the white walls and black tiles of the free garden has a Jiangnan charm.

When it comes to enjoying autumn, the autumn scenery of Suzhou gardens is unparalleled. I went to Suzhou for two days last autumn and was deeply impressed by the traditional aesthetics of our ancestors. Every brick and tile, every step and scene, every meticulously crafted composition creates a framed view that outlines a stunning picture, which will captivate you at first sight. The combination of gardens and autumn scenery is what I consider the pinnacle. Experiencing the romance of autumn in this beautiful environment is truly amazing. - 🍂【Suzhou Autumn 2️⃣ Days 1️⃣ Night Tour Route】: DAY1: Humble Administrator's Garden → Wu Zuoren Art Museum → Master of the Nets Garden → Xiyuan Temple → Shantang Street DAY2: Tiger Hill → Yiyuan Garden → Huanxiu Villa → Yipu Garden → Lingering Garden - 📷【Recommended Photo Spots】: 1️⃣Humble Administrator's Garden The autumn scenery of the Humble Administrator's Garden is unique, with the leaves gradually changing color and complementing the garden's architecture. It is recommended to go early in the morning when there are fewer people, allowing for better appreciation of the garden's beauty. 2️⃣Wu Zuoren Art Museum The magical spot for capturing the reflection of the twin towers in the fish pond is here. 3️⃣Master of the Nets Garden A small and exquisite garden, the autumn scenery is picturesque, with the garden's architecture perfectly blending with the natural landscape. 4️⃣Xiyuan Temple In addition to petting cats and eating vegetarian noodles, the ginkgo leaves covering the ground in autumn are also beautiful. 5️⃣Shantang Street A must-visit in Suzhou, Shantang Street is stunning under the blue tones, reminiscent of the prosperous Tang Dynasty nights in Jiangnan. 6️⃣Tiger Hill In autumn, the red cypress trees cover the hillsides, showcasing the ancestors' aesthetics through various framed views. Paired with the warm sunset, it is a perfect autumn sight. 7️⃣Yiyuan Garden With a unique garden style, in autumn, you can capture the beautiful combination of pomegranates and cats. 8️⃣Huanxiu Villa The scenery of Jiangnan gardens, with two large red maples complementing the white walls and black tiles, enhances the serene and clear atmosphere. 9️⃣Yipu Garden Although small, it is rich in layers, with a view at every step. The circular archway paired with the red maple autumn scenery is unparalleled. 1️⃣0️⃣Lingering Garden In autumn, besides the century-old ginkgo, the autumn maple forest on the back hill is also stunning, with framed views at every step showcasing the beauty of Chinese style. - 📌【Suzhou Autumn Tips】 ✅The red maples start changing color in early November and turn completely red by the end of November. ✅The best viewing period is in early December; the ginkgo viewing period is relatively short, usually concentrated at the end of November and early December. ✅You can buy tickets in advance to enter the garden. To take photos without people, go early and be in the first batch to enter when the garden opens.

Suzhou's "Master of the Nets Garden" is a garden in the old town. It has also been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Classical Gardens of Suzhou." At the souvenir shop in the garden, they were selling 3D ice cream with the building of the Master of the Nets Garden and the famous magnolia as its motif! The milk flavor was delicious. It was a hot day, so it was a great experience😆 📍Master-of-Nets Garden ☑︎Address No. 11, Jiajiatou Lane, Daichengqiao Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City ☑︎Business hours April 21st-October 20th 07:30-17:30 (ticket sales stop at 17:00, last entry at 17:00) October 21st-April 20th of next year 07:30-17:00 (ticket sales stop at 16:30, last entry at 16:30) ☑︎Access About 6 minutes walk from Nanyuan North Road subway station (Visited in July 2023) #SuzhouTourism #Suzhou #ChinaTourism #ChinaTrip #WorldHeritage #777

**"You say spring is not late, but I’m squeezed to death in true Jiangnan..."** But the beauty of Suzhou is far more than the crowded Pingjiang Road! Today, I’ll unlock for you **hidden experiences unknown to 99% of tourists**, avoid the crowds, and capture cinematic masterpieces! 🎬 --- ### **📍 1. Pingjiang Road · Early Morning Edition (6:00 AM)** **"This is the real Jiangnan!"** 🌅 When tourists are still asleep, the bluestone path of Pingjiang Road glows with morning light, rowboats glide across the water, and smoke curls from old teahouses... **Shoot a clip like the empty scenes in "Sheng Sheng Man," and your social feed will be legendary!** ### **📍 2. Humble Administrator’s Garden · Secret Corner** **"Advanced way to avoid the auntie tour groups!"** 🎋 Don’t crowd the entrance! Head straight to **“Wuzhu Youju”**, where morning light filters through bamboo groves, resembling the martial arts world in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"! 📸 **(Color grading tip: teal-orange filter + low saturation)** ### **📍 3. Suzhou Museum · Light and Shadow Magic** **"I.M. Pei’s ‘landscape painting’ comes alive!"** 🏛️ At 3 PM, sunlight passes through the glass curtain wall, casting bamboo shadows on the white walls... **Catch this time to shoot a “poem of light and shadow”!** (⚠️ Remember to book in advance!) ### **📍 4. Yipu Garden · Local Secret** **"5 yuan admission, rent the whole Suzhou!"** 💰 A Ming Dynasty garden hidden in an alley, 100 times less crowded than the Humble Administrator’s Garden! The reflection at **“Ruyu Pavilion”** is breathtaking, a hot spot on Xiaohongshu! ### **📍 5. Shantang Street · Night View Exclusive** **"When the lanterns light up, I travel back to the Tang Dynasty..."** 🏮 At 7 PM, red lanterns reflect on the river. Take a night boat tour **(100 yuan/boat)** and capture the same atmosphere as in "Chang’an 30,000 Li"! ### **📍 6. Dushu Lake · “Suzhou’s Little Kamakura”** **"Pretend you’re in Japan! The sunset is stunning!"** 🌅 Cross by the lake + egrets + sunset, **full cinematic vibe!** A must-shoot for couples; when you post the location, everyone asks if you’re abroad! ### **📍 7. Fengmen Heng Street · Foodie Paradise** **"The market Suzhou locals would never reveal!"** 🥟 **Stuff yourself for 10 yuan**: bubble wontons, oil-boiled dumplings, arrowhead slices... **“100 times more authentic than trendy stores!”** (Go at 8 AM for the freshest!) ### **📍 8. Master of Nets Garden · Night Tour Supreme Experience** **"Watch Kunqu opera in a garden? Suzhou locals really know how to have fun!"** 🎭 Open at night! **Pingtan + Kunqu + garden night views**, immersive time travel. Tickets are a bit pricey but worth it! ### **📍 9. Xishan Island · “Suzhou’s Little Erhai Lake”** **"1-hour drive, escape the city!"** 🚗

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 The Master-of-the-Nets Garden is located in Suzhou. It is an outstanding representative of small and medium-sized classical gardens in the south of the Yangtze River. Its reputation as “the ultimate small garden” is well-deserved. The layout of the garden is exquisite, with pavilions and towers built by the water. Scenes such as the Caixia Pond and the Yuedaofenglai Pavilion are picturesque. The Wangshi Night Garden at night is not to be missed, with performances such as Pingtan and Kunqu Opera, combined with technological means to create a unique charm. Here you can taste osmanthus black tea and feel the rich Jiangnan cultural atmosphere, as if you were traveling back to ancient times and experiencing a dialogue with the elegant life of the ancients.

🌸【Suzhou | May's Jiangnan is breathing】 Suzhou, a city with ink paintings crushed into its bones, borders Shanghai to the east, Zhejiang to the south, Taihu Lake to the west, and the Yangtze River to the north. The May wind carries the fragrance of plums, the peonies in the garden poke out of the wall, the bluestone slabs on Pingjiang Road are washed and shiny by the rain, and even the air is as sweet as a bowl of wine. Come here, even breathing is poetic ~ 📅 4 days 3 nights nanny-level route (with daily schedule) Day1: Garden rampage + night tour of Suzhou 7:30 am Humble Administrator's Garden (💰80 RMB) Rush into the "Xiang Chau" boat early and take an ink blockbuster in the morning fog! Remember to touch the wood carvings on the leaky window. It is said that it can be stained with some Jiangnan fairy spirit 12:00 noon Dumb Raw Pancake (Linton Road Store) The skin is so thin that it transmits light! Bite open the "biu" to get the soup, served with ginger vinegar sauce, so fresh that your eyebrows will fall off! (💰20 yuan) 14:00pm Suzhou Museum (💰Free, by appointment) Follow Pei Yuming's geometric light and shadow! Side shots under the wisteria flower stand, even the air has its own soft light filter ~ 18:00 pm Night tour of Pingjiang Road Wear Hanfu when the lantern lights up! The rocking boat sailed through the "Cat's Sky City", the boat girl hummed the tune even more than Jay Chou Day2: Ancient Town Slow Life + Coffee Healing 9:00 am Zhouzhuang Double Bridge Get up early to avoid the crowds! Sit on the threshold of Shen Hall and nibble on crabapple cake, watching the reflection of the awning boat shaking in the water Noon 12:30 Wan Three Hoof Head Office The pork hands are so soft that they melt with a poke of chopsticks! Order sweet noodle sauce with ginger tea, oily and not greasy ~ (💰68 yuan) 15:00 pm Gulian Bridge in Jinxi After the morning fog cleared, I took a picture of the ancient bridge. The socks under the bridge hole are so fragrant that I want to pack ten boxes! (💰15 yuan) 19:00 pm Golden Chicken Lake Musical Fountain Sitting by the lakeside and watching the lights dance with the notes, the night breeze blows the fragrance of osmanthus, even the battery of your mobile phone becomes romantic ~ Day3: Literary Bash + Tongue Orgy 10:00 am Saiyuan Temple Touch the fat kitten! When copying scriptures, the shadow of wisteria flowers outside the window falls on the rice paper, instantly getting the atmosphere of the Japanese drama heroine ~ 12:00 noon Yu Hing Kee Noodle House The shrimp brains in three shrimp noodles are fresher than caviar! Take a sip, it's so fresh that you split it on the spot! (💰38 yuan) 14:00 pm Panmen Scenic Area Climb the city wall to see the city gates of land and water, wear Hanfu to take pictures of "traveling blockbusters", and be mistaken for Lin Daiyu in minutes ​​20:00 pm​​ Shantang Street Night Market The craftsmanship of the old lady at the sugar congee stall is amazing! The red beans are so smooth that they look like clouds. Sprinkle some osmanthus flowers to make them a god! (💰10 yuan) Day4: Modern Rage + Natural Healing 9:00 am Lee Gong Dike, Golden Chicken Lake Riding a shared bicycle to visit the art gallery, the aroma of coffee mixed with the lake breeze, even the hair is dancing 12:30 noon Everyday Bookstore B1 Eat a bowl of crab roe soup packets! The soup is so hot that I can't stop eating. I, a northerner, is completely submerged ~ (💰45 yuan) 15:00 pm Yangcheng Lake Peninsula Cycling Run along the lake chasing the wind! Rent a scooter and blow off the sunset, even your pores are free 19:00 pm Saiyuanji Vegetarian Hall The vegetarian noodle soup is so fresh that I want to lick the bowl! The mushrooms and asparagus slices are more fragrant than the meat. After eating, they are full of blood and resurrected 🌟 Must-Check List (Locals Private Edition) 1️⃣ Art Garden (💰10 yuan) An unpopular garden hidden in a deep alley! The fake hill covered with flowers is like a fairy tale castle, and there is a crying orange cat in the corner 2️⃣ Twin Towers Market Glutinous rice and lotus root stuffed with red sugar! Begonia cake bite open the melted heart, 10 dollars to eat the childhood memories of three aunts and six wives ~ 3️⃣ Netshi Garden Night Garden (💰100 yuan) Night gardening is the soul! The stage is filled with the sound of criticism, and the lanterns stretch the silhouettes very long, which is even more beautiful than in idol dramas 4️⃣ Longhu Suzhou Xiangcheng Sky Street B Pavilion The biggest skate park in the city! Tired of playing, go to the rock climbing hall to sweat, the post-95s generation rectify their new workplace base 5️⃣ Suzhou Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall The glass curtain wall reflects the Golden Chicken Lake, listening to the concert is like falling into the Philharmonic City, even breathing rocks to the rhythm ~ 🏨 ​Accommodation Guide​ Suzhou Nanyuan Guesthouse (💰800+/night) A five-star hotel in the garden! Pushing the window to see the fake mountain pond, the bedding is so fragrant that it looks like falling into a pile of osmanthus flowers, even the pillows are made of silk Reason for recommendation: 5 minutes walk to Changlang Pavilion, night tour of Netmaster Park charter experience, the butler will also give you a hand-drawn map! 🚌 ​​Transportation guide​​ ✔️ Metro + shared bicycle: Line 1 connects the Humble Administrator's Garden, Suzhou Museum, cycling Pingjiang Road super chill ~ ✔️ Bus 501: From the train station directly to Shantang Street, along the way through Qili Shantang, the car window is the scenery! 💔 Riot Experience: The Friday Night Rush Gorge Road! It's so stuffy that you doubt your life. It's recommended to go out two hours early! 💡Tips Blood and Tears Summary ❶ Appointment to Suzhou Museum 1 week in advance! The queue at the scene starts for two hours... ❷ Don't choose big red and green when wearing Hanfu! Light pink, moon white with oil paper umbrella is more out of the picture ~ ❸ Handwritten postcard of Pingjiang Road "Cat's Sky City"! After stamping and sending it, there is a sense of ceremony ❹ Buy Biluochun to Twin Towers Market! It's half cheaper than the scenic spot, and you can gossip with your grandmother ❺ More showers in May! Carry a folding umbrella with you. It can be used as a photo prop in sunny weather or as a photo prop in rain 🍜 Suzhou Must-Eat Top5 (Taste Buds Attack Warning) 1️⃣ Dumb Pan-fried: The skin is crispy like potato chips! The soup is so hot that I can't help but sip it 2️⃣ Zhu New Year Dim Sum Shop: Pine nut sugar sweet but not greasy! Bite open all the melted sugar oil ~ 3️⃣ Yu Hing Kee: Three shrimp noodles are so fresh! Shrimp brains are more bouncy than caviar 4️⃣ Pan Yulin Sugar Porridge Stall: Osmanthus sugar porridge is as smooth as silk! Sprinkle some white sesame seeds, the fragrance is so fragrant that I stomp my feet 5️⃣ Old customer full of egg sauce rice noodles: boiled egg mixed with fried pork chop! The egg yolk wraps up the gravy, which makes you feel divine in one bite 💰 Consumption List (Poor Ghost Version Reference) ▪️ Tickets: Humble Administrator's Garden 80 + Net Master Garden 100 + Pan Door 40 = 220 dollars ▪️ Food: Fried 20 + three shrimp noodles 38 + sugar congee 10 + Su-style noodles 45 = 113 dollars ▪️ Transportation: Metro bus + shared bicycle ≈ 50 dollars ▪️ Accommodation: Two nights at Nanyuan Guesthouse ≈ 1600 yuan ▪️Other: Hanfu rental 80 + postcard 15 = 95 dollars Total: about 2078 dollars (poor travelers can cut away the hotel and Hanfu, directly cut in half!) 🌈Why must you come to Suzhou in May?​​ Because even the air is writing poetry here - the morning mist of the garden is ink, the lanterns on Pingjiang Road are the stars, the sound of commentary is the BGM of Jiangnan, and even the fragrance of osmanthus seems to have been cast by magic. Come here, you will understand what it means to be “Heavenly Earth” and what it means to be “One City, One Flavor”. Wear the most fairy dress, bring a 256G stomach and memory card, this May, Suzhou is waiting for you to come and steal the whole of Gangnam!

A treasure of a way to play that avoids crowds Hold a cup of Mozhi tea in the greenery of Gusu City 🍵 The blue-green gradient cup reflects the summer lotus pavilion The romance of Jiangnan is condensed in this cup of tea Collect refrigerator magnets to unlock the poetic ink wash Jiangnan~ 🗺️Citywalk Route: Master of the Nets Garden → Dinghui Temple Lane → Zhang Taiyan Former Residence → Wusa Road → Suzhou Park 1⃣️ Master of the Nets Garden ⏰Rush before closing at 17:00! Arrive by 16:30 recommended 🌇Black tiles dyed with golden waves, the wisteria trellis is as beautiful as a Monet garden 📸Must-see spots: Moon Comes with Breeze Pavilion/A Branch Beyond the Bamboo/Hall of Late Spring 2⃣️ Chai Garden (Free) 📍No. 44 Cuku Lane, Gusu District 🍃A healing garden hidden deep in the alley Quiet with few people, it feels like you have the whole place to yourself, the green banana leaf window view is absolutely beautiful 3⃣️ Wu Zuoren Art Museum (Free) 🔍Get the Twin Pagodas divine angle! ✨Koi pond on the first floor reflecting the Twin Pagodas/Carved window frame on the second floor It is recommended to bring a telephoto lens, and rainy days have an even more ink wash dreamlike feel 4⃣️ Zhang Taiyan Former Residence 📚The window view on the second floor of Guwuxuan Bookstore is divine! Old Republican-era Western-style house + window full of greenery, stealing half a day of leisure 5⃣️ Strolling on Wusa Road 🦋Tongde Lane Republican-era building complex | Jellyfish lights in Jincheng New Village 🍂Green tunnel/red brick wall/old-fashioned telephone booth, full of film vibes 6⃣️ Suzhou Park (Free) 👒Local grandmothers fanning themselves in the shade/old men practicing Tai Chi Sit under the century-old plane trees and daydream, feeling the real Suzhou slow life 💡Tips: ▫️Wearing new Chinese style/cheongsam will make for better photos, and it goes great with the Mozhi limited edition cup! ▫️It is recommended to cycle + walk, there are surprising snacks hidden in the alleys along the way ▫️Eat sugar porridge at the Twin Pagodas Market, and drink mung bean soup at Dinghui Temple Lane

Master of the Nets Garden Shot on April 7, 2025 Enter directly with your ticket. A separate ticket is required for the evening show. The best time to view the flowers is early April. The sunlight is best after 4pm~ There are also other flowers in the garden, all of which are very beautiful.

| Hidden Gem Garden, Encounter Jiangnan's Poetic Charm. If you're yearning for a secluded and leisurely Jiangnan garden, the Master of Nets Garden is definitely the perfect choice ✨ This garden in Suzhou has a profound historical heritage. It was originally built during the Southern Song Dynasty as the site of the "Hall of Ten Thousand Books," with the garden named "Fisherman's Retreat." After multiple reconstructions, it has evolved into its present form. 📍 Address: No. 11 Kuojiatou Lane, Daicheng Bridge Road, Gusu District, Suzhou 🚇 Transportation: Subway Line 5, Nanyuan North Road Station, Exit 4 ⏰ Opening Hours: 07:30 - 17:30 (Last entry at 17:00) 💰 Ticket Price: 30 yuan/adult, half price for children and seniors 📸 Touring Route: Entering through the main gate, you'll first see the Sedan Chair Hall, where sedan chairs were parked in ancient times, exuding a historical ambiance. Past the Sedan Chair Hall is the Hall of Ten Thousand Books, the main hall of the garden, grand and dignified, showcasing the original owner's status. Following the path, you'll reach the Xiesiu Tower, elegant and exquisite, with flowers and trees arranged artfully in front. Further ahead is the Pavilion Beyond the Bamboo, where you can experience the elegance of scholars and poets, with surrounding bamboo complementing the pavilion poetically. Next is the Pavilion for Viewing Pines and Reading Paintings, where through the windows you can admire the garden's pine trees and picturesque scenery, as if you're inside a painting. By the Colorful Clouds Pond, don't miss the Moon and Wind Pavilion. Sitting inside, you can see white walls and black tiles reflected in the water, with a gentle breeze making it utterly delightful. Walking along the pond, you'll reach the Washing Ribbon Waterside Pavilion. Leaning on the railing, you can watch fish swimming in the pond and feel the water's liveliness. Continuing on, the Small Hill Osmanthus Cluster Pavilion is fragrant, especially during osmanthus blooming season when the garden is filled with sweet scents. Finally, you'll arrive at the Spring Welcoming Studio, where peonies are planted throughout the courtyard. In late spring, the blooming peonies are breathtakingly beautiful. 🎈 Though small, the Master of Nets Garden is exquisite at every turn, with a new view at each step, full of Jiangnan garden charm. Here, you can slow down, experience the elegant leisure of ancient people, and encounter the poetry and beauty of Jiangnan.

I spent some time in Suzhou and I really wanted to avoid the big crowds of the magnificent Humble Administrator’s Garden. So here are some recommendations if you want to enjoy the city peacefully. 1. Pingjiang Road 🛶: Main touristic road of Suzhou, a lot of people but is big enough to have hidden alleys where you can enjoy the canals and chill. Recommend sunset time and north part for that. 2. Master of Nets Garden 🎣: Beautiful garden. Some people but less crowded than the most famous ones. Beautiful and compact, this garden is a marvel. Go early to be the most chill possible. 3. The Couple’s Garden 👰♀️: Less beautiful but still beautiful and what’s important, bigger and more quiet. Still has some interesting architecture (windows). 4. Mudu Ancient Town 🐉: The most underrated ancient village of Suzhou. Very traditional, amazing food stores and some of the most beautiful gardens of the whole city. You buy the ticket to see all of them together and you will not regret the great canal views. A must. 5. Shangfangshang Forest 🎋: My favorite place of the trip (without water). This has a botanical garden with amazing flowers, a golden giant Buddha, a hidden local temple, some monkeys and amazing trees. There is no people, there is no noise, just the forest and you. Hope you like em all and give them a try, they deserved it. #suzhoutravel

Notes on a walk through Suzhou gardens: rockeries, pavilions, waterways and the art of getting lost Momoda opening 1. Humble Administrator's Garden - the Water Village Version of "Versailles" - Features: The leader of Suzhou gardens, covering an area of ​​78 acres, known as the "King of Waterscapes". There is a lake every three steps and a pavilion every five steps in the park. The East Garden is wild (lawn + pine forest), the Central Garden is fragrant with lotus (you can watch the lotus flowers in Yuanxiang Hall), and the West Garden is gorgeous (you can drink tea and pretend to be aristocrats in the 36th Yuanyang Pavilion). Must-see: Xiaofeihong Covered Bridge (the vermilion bridge is reflected in the water, and you can get 100 likes if you take a photo and post it on WeChat Moments). - Complaints: The garden is so big, I suggest you bring your own compass, otherwise you might end up wondering, "Who am I? Where am I? Should I join a tour group?" 2. Lingering Garden - Exquisite Boy's "Space Magic" - Features: Small and beautiful, featuring "changing scenery with every step". Guanyun Peak (6-meter-high Taihu stone that looks like an abstract sculpture), Hanbi Villa (the wood carvings on the waterside pavilion are so exquisite that you want to steal them home), Wufeng Xianguan (there are so many cultural relics that it feels like you have traveled through a costume drama). - Hidden skills: The scenery is different in each season. You can enjoy flowers in spring, avoid rain in summer, take pictures of fallen leaves in autumn, and pretend to be Daiyu and bury herself in the snow in winter. 3. Lion Grove Garden - Stone Maze "Escape Room" - Features: The leader in the rockery world, the stones look like lions in a meeting, and if you go into the cave, you can perform "Grave Robbers' Chronicles" in minutes. It is said that Emperor Qianlong once got lost here for 4 hours and was finally rescued by his guards. - Warning: Do not enter if wearing high heels! The rockery route is harder to accomplish than the pie in the sky the boss has drawn. 4. Canglang Pavilion: The retired life of the literary and artistic veteran cadres - Features: The oldest garden in Suzhou (first built in the Northern Song Dynasty), it has no gorgeous waterscapes, and mainly features rocks and bamboo forests. The Canglang Pavilion itself is built on a rockery. It is recommended to recite a poem when you climb up and look into the distance: "Ah, the water of Canglang is clear~" (although the water may not be clear). - Atmosphere: Suitable for taking photos in Hanfu and pretending to be Su Shi’s neighbor. 5. Wangshiyuan Garden - Mini version of "Jiangnan figurine"** - Features: Small enough to fit into a backpack, but packed with details! The pavilions and terraces are all built close to the water, and there are Kunqu opera performances in the evening (it is recommended to check the show time in advance, otherwise you can only listen to mosquitoes singing). - Little-known fact: The Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States once replicated its "Dianchun Pavilion", making it the first exporter of garden culture. 2. Route planning: How to explore 500 years of history in one day? Day 1: Humble Administrator's Garden (2 hours) → Lion Grove (1.5 hours, remember to count the stones) → Pingjiang Road (eat Dumb Fried Dumplings to restore blood) Day 2: Lingering Garden (2 hours) → Xiyuan Temple (cat petting) → Shantang Street (watch lanterns at night and get squeezed into a meat pie) Day 3 Artistic Version: Canglang Pavilion (1 hour) → Wangshi Garden (1 hour) → Shiquan Street (drink coffee and pretend to be a local) Traffic Tips: - If the gardens are close to each other, you can ride shared bicycles (there are no shared electric bikes in Suzhou, so don’t look for them!). - The starting price for a taxi is 13 yuan, but you may find yourself stuck in traffic near the scenic area and the driver may even recite "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge" with you. 3. Where to live? Choose from "Bankruptcy" to "Versailles" 1. Budget travelers: Pingjiang Road/Guanqian Street Youth Hostel (50 yuan/night, the downside is that you may hear the couple next door quarreling until the early morning). 2. Petty bourgeoisie: Designer hotel next to Jinji Lake (floor-to-ceiling windows with a view of the night view of "Big Underpants", price ≈ half a month's salary). 3. Retro lover: Suzhou-style garden hotel (if you sleep next to the pavilion, mosquitoes may sing "Moonlight over the Lotus Pond" for you). 4. Life-saving precautions 1. Make an appointment! reserve! reserve! - Grab tickets for Suzhou Museum 6 days in advance (those with slow hands can only cry in front of other people’s Moments). - You can buy the garden tickets on site, but it is recommended to bring a copy of "Dream of Red Mansions" to pass the time while waiting in line. 2. Scam Prevention Guide - Are scalpers selling "low-priced tickets" at the entrance of the scenic spot? Run! Their tickets may be more fake than your health code. - The rickshaw driver said "I'll take you to more interesting spots"? Translation: I'll take you to a shopping store and get a commission. 3. Equipment List - Sneakers (the path in the garden is as tortuous as my girlfriend’s mind). - Sunny or rainy umbrella (Suzhou’s weather is more changeable than the idol’s personality). - Student ID (half price ticket, an old lady who graduated 10 years ago cried). 5. Foodie Radar: What to eat after strolling around the garden? - Dumb Fried Dumplings: Take a bite and the juice will spray three meters away (be careful not to burn your tongue, don’t ask me how I know). - Xiangxin Chicken Feet: So glutinous that you want to swallow the bones (Shiquan Street store, remember to count the number of internet celebrities wearing fisherman hats in front of you when you queue up). - Qiujuan Wonton: A 20-year-old shop with such delicious fillings that one would suspect the owner is not good at math. 6. Travel Mood: Suzhou Limited Edition emoji - 😌When enjoying the breeze in Yuanxiang Hall of Humble Administrator's Garden: Ah, this is the happiness of the ancient rich! - 😱When lost in the Lion Grove: Help, have you seen this stone before? ! - 🍃While daydreaming in Canglang Pavilion: I suddenly wanted to quit my job and become a gardener... - 😎After taking photos at Wangshiyuan Garden: I posted it on WeChat Moments with the caption "A small secret place" (even though I was surrounded by a group of aunties). (Rolls up sleeves and takes out a foodie map) When Suzhou people make sweets, even ants have to kneel down and call them the ancestors! Keep this "Suzhou Snacks Guide" and bring eight stomachs to fight 👇 ‌🍜Carbon Nuclear Weapons‌ • ‌Dumb Fried Dumplings‌: The Hermes of Fried Dumplings! Please be prepared for the juice to spurt out when you bite into it. I was so scalded that I danced a flamenco on the spot (the queue at the Guanqian Street store starts at two hours, so it is recommended to get up early and pretend to be a local) • ‌Crab Roe Xiaolongbao‌: The luxurious experience of sip soup with a straw! Remember the motto "lift gently, move slowly, open the window first, drink the soup later", otherwise you will get a T-shirt with ink splashes (Yuxingji Three Shrimp Noodle House can take away) • ‌Fengzhen Big Meat Noodles‌: White soup noodles with a fermented rice wine aroma. Fatty lovers should focus on the trembling "collagen waterfall" (Tong Dexing Noodle House summer limited edition) ‌🍡Nujiji Assassin's League‌ • ‌Sugar Congee‌: The wedding of the century between red bean paste and white porridge! Pan Yulin, the owner of the sugar porridge stall, is harder to get an appointment with than Jay Chou. He disappears on time at 3pm (at the entrance of the Pishi Street Flower and Bird Market. It is recommended to bring your own folding stool) • ‌Chicken head rice sweet soup‌: Suzhou lady afternoon tea! The chewy little dumplings are actually water lily seeds. Ancient people would never have thought that this thing could be sold for 58 yuan a bowl (available at the art shop on Pingjiang Road) • ‌Osmanthus Sweet Taro‌: a dessert that comes with its own BGM! The dense taro soaked in osmanthus honey is so sweet that it requires insulin support (the same as the old lady’s for 5 yuan at the Fengmen Hengjie Vegetable Market) ‌🦀Dark Treasures‌ • ‌Noodles and Crab‌: The scene where June Yellow was kidnapped by dough! The finger-licking level is comparable to the TV series of munching on melon seeds (the secret code for ordering at the Old Suzhou Tea House is "I want the extremely yellow kind") • ‌Cangshu Lamb Noodles‌: All those who love to eat lamb in summer are here! Eat mutton and drink mutton soup in dog days, experience the two extremes of ice and fire (look for century-old shops in Taijian Nong Food Street) • ‌Fermented Rice Cake‌: The master of drunken boxing who can explode! The rose filling is so fragrant that it makes straight men say sweet words (Caizhizhai freshly baked version yyds) ‌⚠️Foodie Battle Manual‌ 1️⃣ Avoid the "Internet celebrity bamboo tube milk tea" unless you want to spend 35 yuan on a selfie prop 2️⃣ Please fast forward to the "Suzhou Specialty Store" on Guanqian Street. The real food is hidden in the Fengmen Hengjie Vegetable Market. 3️⃣ When you see a sign that says "Made freshly by the inheritor of intangible cultural heritage", hold on to your wallet, because you may be the 50th generation disciple. 4️⃣ Please repeat "cholesterol is fake" three times before eating butter rice. After all, happiness is priceless. (Summarizing with tears in her eyes while biting handmade glutinous rice balls) Suzhou people have incorporated the soft Wu dialect into their food; the sweetness is the lingering moonlight over the garden walls, the freshness is the breeze blowing in from Taihu Lake. It is recommended to say "I want to lose weight" three times every morning, noon and evening. After all, even the mosquitoes here have the scent of osmanthus - wait, who ate my last piece of rose-filled fermented rice cake? ! 😭 (Friendly reminder before you walk out with the help of the wall: wear elastic waist pants! Bring stomach-strengthening and digestion-promoting tablets! Muah~) Finally, a warm reminder: the beauty of Suzhou needs to be savored slowly. Don’t be in a hurry to check in. Take some time to sit in the pavilion and listen to the sound of wind blowing through the bamboo leaves - of course, if the auntie next to you is live streaming "Old iron double-click 666", just ignore what I said. I wish you can find your own Jiangnan dream between the rockery and the lotus pond~ 🌸🚣♀️ (After writing the guide, this travel expert is exhausted, please give me a triple-click to comfort me!)

#discoverchina #suzhou Even on an overcast day, the Master-of-Nets Garden - the most exquisite of Suzhou's four great gardens - works its quiet magic. Though the magnolias haven't quite reached their full glory, every carefully composed view whispers of timeless elegance. The compact layout reveals new delights at each turn: a moon gate framing a scholar's study, a zigzag bridge crossing a mirror-still pond, delicate lattice windows filtering the soft spring light. What this petite garden lacks in size, it more than compensates with perfect proportions and poetic details that seem plucked from a Song dynasty painting. The muted tones of a cloudy day only enhance its restrained beauty, turning the garden into a living ink wash masterpiece where every rock, branch and ripple tells a story of harmony between man and nature.

Suzhou in spring is a romantic invitation spanning thousands of years, a myriad of bright and beautiful spring days. At this moment, Jiangnan is the embodiment of poetry and song. Take advantage of the good weekend weather ☁️ and embark on a trip to Suzhou. - 🚶‍➡️One-day itinerary: Lion Grove Garden➡️Jin Gu Li Art Center➡️Couple's Retreat Garden➡️Dinghui Temple➡️Twin Pagodas Temple➡️Master-of-Nets Garden➡️Nan Yuan Hotel➡️Jing Si Study Room - ⚠️Travel tips: 🍃The magnolia blossom season is very short. The white ones are mostly starting to wither, but the purple ones should reach their peak viewing period next week. 🍃There are many commercial photographers in the gardens, and there are many tourists on weekends, so you need to find the right spots. - 🌸Lion Grove Garden: ✔️One of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, with only one magnolia tree left at the entrance. ✔️The magnolias in the garden have withered 🥀, the rockery is quite distinctive, and the plum blossoms have bloomed. 🎫Tickets: CNY 30 - 🌸Jin Gu Li Art Center: ✔️The purple magnolias have not yet bloomed, and the white magnolias are growing well. ✔️The art 🎨 exhibition is also suitable for taking pictures. I like the "Pink Ferris Wheel" painting. 🎫Tickets: Free - 🌸Couple's Retreat Garden: ✔️White and purple magnolias are in full bloom, especially when photographed through the windows, creating a romantic garden scene. There is a beautiful single purple magnolia tree in the garden. ✔️Red camellias can be seen everywhere, but there is a stunning white camellia in the Couple's Retreat Garden. 🎫Tickets: CNY 20 - 🌸Dinghui Temple: ✔️There is a solitary purple magnolia tree, matched with the yellow walls and light of the temple. ✔️There is a vegetarian noodle event on March 18, and there are also reading events on weekends. The temple is not big. 🎫Tickets: Free - 🌸Twin Pagodas: ✔️Almost all the magnolias have withered, so you don’t need to go to see them. 🎫Tickets: Free - 🌸Master-of-Nets Garden: ✔️The Yulan magnolia is about to wither, but it should last for another week. ✔️The azaleas 🌺 in Monet's Garden are worth seeing, filling the air with the atmosphere of spring 🈵. 🎫Tickets: CNY 30 - 🌸Nan Yuan Hotel: ✔️Magnolias and crabapples are all in bloom, and the cats are cute. ✔️We happened to encounter the lawn wedding arrangement, with a Mori-style spring retro style. 🎫Tickets: Free - 🌸Jing Si Study Room: ✔️The three pink and purple magnolia flowers are so beautiful! There are so many flowers. ✔️Looking up at the sky is a sea of flowers, which is very suitable for photography enthusiasts 📷. 🎫Tickets: Free

❤️Suzhou has both the prosperity and bustle of a modern city and the classicism and tranquility of the traditional Jiangnan region. There are small bridges, flowing water, boats passing by, and bells ringing in mountain temples as the day turns dark. There are quaint streets and alleys, and exquisite garden art. There are misty rain in spring and colorful autumn. Suzhou has too many heart-pounding scenes. ✅Suzhou💯Suzhou·Jiangsu ⛰️🌁 * Must-see attractions: ❤️Pingjiang Road (rowing boat and listening to Pingtan), Yipu (a Ming Dynasty garden with few people and beautiful scenery), Couple Garden (a love-themed garden) * ✅ * Special experience: 👌Go to Humble Administrator's Garden at 6:30 in the morning to avoid the crowds, and visit the Master of Nets Garden at night to watch Kunqu opera performances🌁 * ✅ * Recommended food: 👍Crab Sandwich Noodles, Dumb Fried Dumplings, Tongde Xingfeng Town Big Meat Noodles * ✅ * Accommodation suggestion: 🛏️ Pingjiang Road riverside B&B (such as Xiao Ri Zi Living Museum, you can see the rowing boat when you open the window)❤️ * ✅ * Transportation Tips:‼ ️Shanghai to Suzhou high-speed rail 23 minutes, city shared bicycles cover the ancient city area 💡Tips: Transportation in Suzhou is very convenient. The subway + bus can basically cover all the attractions. It is recommended to live near Pingjiang Road. It is very convenient to go anywhere.

❤️Suzhou Travel Guide: A Poetic Journey Through a Water Town ❤️**I. Suggested Itinerary (3 Days 2 Nights)** * ✅**Day 1: Classical Gardens Meet Pingjiang's Ancient Charm** * Morning: **Humble Administrator's Garden** (one of China's four famous gardens, recommended 2-3 hours) 🍃* Afternoon: **Suzhou Museum** (designed by I.M. Pei, the building itself is a work of art, advance reservation required) → **Pingjiang Road** (historic street with bridges and canals, try osmanthus cake and rice wine balls) 🌸* Evening: **Master of Nets Garden Night Tour** (experience Kunqu Opera performance, advance tickets required) * ✅**Day 2: Tiger Hill Exploration and Shantang Night Views** * Morning: **Tiger Hill** (the top attraction in Wu region, visit the leaning Tiger Hill Pagoda) * 🏞️Afternoon: **Hanshan Temple** (origin of the famous verse "Hanshan Temple outside Suzhou") → **Shantang Street** (most beautiful at dusk when lanterns light up, take a boat ride to experience the water town) * Evening: Listen to Pingtan performance at Shantang Street (recommended: excerpts from "Jade Dragonfly" and "Legend of White Snake") * **✅Day 3: Artistic Suzhou and Modern Vibes** * Morning: **Eslite Bookstore Suzhou** (first Eslite on mainland China, a must-visit for art lovers) → **Jinji Lake** (recommended: Li Gong Causeway, relax at lakeside cafes) * 🌿Afternoon: **Suzhou Center Mall** (shopping and leisure) or **Tongli Ancient Town** (if time permits, experience an authentic water town) *🥗**II. Recommended Local Delicacies** * **Su-style Cuisine:** Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Eel Paste in Fragrant Oil, Stir-fried Shrimp, Salted Pork with Fresh Pork Soup (recommended restaurants: Songhelou, Deyuelou) * **Snacks:** Yaba Shengjianbao, Zhu Xinnian Dessert Shop (tangyuan), Pan Yulin Sugar Porridge, Water Chestnut Soup * **🎋Noodles:** Tongdexing (Fengzhen Pork Noodles), Yuxingji (Three-Shrimp Noodles) *💥**III. Practical Information** * ✈️**Transportation:** * 🚉Download "Su E Xing" APP for subway QR code payment * Take taxis (starting fare: 13 yuan) or buses between garden attractions * *🏨**Accommodation:** * Near Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Road (convenient location) * Around Jinji Lake (modern luxury hotels) * **Admission Fees:** * Humble Administrator's Garden 80 yuan💵, Tiger Hill 70 yuan💵, Master of Nets Garden Night Tour 100 yuan (recommend booking through "Suzhou Tourism Portal" WeChat account) * **💥Tips:** * Wear comfortable flat shoes for garden visits * Best seasons: spring (March-May) for flowers, autumn (September-November) for hairy crabs * Some museums are closed on Mondays *✅**IV. In-depth Experience Suggestions** *❤️ Visit **Fengmen Heng Street** early morning market to experience local life * Rent hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) for garden photos (rental shops available on Pingjiang Road) * Learn to make Suzhou-style dim sum (some guesthouses offer experience classes) ❤️Suzhou is a city to be savored slowly. Take your time, enjoy Pingtan at a teahouse, or simply sit by the river to truly experience this "Paradise on Earth."

#discoverchina Despite being Suzhou's smallest classical garden, this Qing dynasty masterpiece (built 1174, rebuilt 1785) packs more poetry per inch than any other. Designed by a retired official as his "retreat within the city," it pioneered the "garden as 3D painting" concept—every angle reveals new layers of borrowed scenery and hidden symbolism. 📍 Address: 11 Kuojiatou Alley, Gusu District 🎫 Day Ticket: ¥40 ⏰ Hours: 7:30-17:30 (Day)

Who knows! Suzhou's spring transforms gardens into living ancient poems🌿. Collect flower petals with kids, explore rock maze gardens, and create heritage rubbings... This guide covers all the romance! 🌸【9 Must-Visit Flower Spots for Families】🌸 1️⃣Magnolia Class at Humble Administrator's Garden 👉🏻Count magnolia petals on the rooftops! Make petal rubbings on rice paper🎨 ✅Hidden task: Find the magnolia bonsai through the window of Jianshan Building 2️⃣Plum Blossom Adventure at Lion Grove Garden 👉🏻Hunt for plum fragrance in the rock maze! Teach kids the poem "Sparse shadows fall across clear shallow waters"🌸 🐿️Nature watch: Spot squirrels hiding in plum branches 3️⃣Cherry Blossom Express at Shangfang Mountain 👉🏻Ride the tram through a pink tunnel! Have a contest counting falling petals🚃 📸Photo tip: Wear JK uniforms for anime-style shots 4️⃣February Orchids at Tiger Hill Wetland 👉🏻Fly kites among purple flowers! Chase cabbage butterflies with nets🪁 🌿Picnic suggestion: Spread a blanket and enjoy begonia cakes + mint water 5️⃣Tulip Party at Baima Stream 👉🏻A palette of 100,000 flowers! Teach kids to arrange petals into Dutch windmill patterns🌷 🎪Must-try: Find tadpoles by the mountain stream 6️⃣Wisteria Waterfall at Master of the Nets Garden 👉🏻Take traditional photos in Hanfu! Make princess crowns from wisteria flowers👑 📖History bonus: Learn the meaning of "Master of the Nets" 7️⃣Hydrangeas at Lianchi Lake 👉🏻Play hide-and-seek under white flower balls! Count petals on each hydrangea💮 🚴Transportation tip: Rent bikes with child seats in the scenic area 8️⃣Rose Haven at Dushu Lake 👉🏻Capture fairy tale photos by the chapel! Make crystal resin necklaces with flower petals💍 ⏰Best time: Early morning before dew dries 9️⃣Canola Fields at Yangcheng Lake 👉🏻Ride tandem bikes through flower fields! Teach kids about bee pollination🐝 🎨Art class: Paint Jiangnan spring scenes with watercolors 🗺️【3-Day Itinerary】🗺️ Day1: Humble Administrator's Garden rubbings → Lion Grove plum hunting → Pingjiang Road storytelling Day2: Shangfang Mountain cherry blossom train → Baima Stream tulips → Shantang Street night tour Day3: Yangcheng Lake cycling → Lianchi Lake painting → Return journey 🍜【Kid-Approved Delicious Food】 🔥Dumb Dumplings: Juicy pan-fried buns 🌼Plum Blossom Cake: Must-try red bean filling despite the heat 🍤Yangcheng Lake Snails: Fun to pick with toothpicks ⚠️【Local Expert Tips】 ☑️Bring traditional oil-paper umbrellas! Sun protection and great photos ☑️Rush in at opening time! Avoid tour groups ☑️Pack folding stools! Essential for flower photography ☑️Prepare sealed bags for collecting petals for scrapbooking Standing at the Moon-Arrival-Wind-Coming Pavilion in the Master of the Nets Garden, I finally understood - "Spring beauty cannot be contained within gardens" is truly real! This spring, bring your kids to become Jiangnan flower fairies~

🥰📍 Address: No. 11, Kuojiatou Lane, Daichengqiao Road, Canglang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province📍 🚗 Transportation: - 🚌 By bus: Take a bus to Wangshi Garden Station. Buses such as No. 202 and No. 9006 Community Bus🚌 can reach the scenic spot. After getting off the bus, walk for a while to reach the scenic spot.🚌 - 🚇 By subway: You can take subway Line 5 to Nanyuan Bridge Station, exit from Exit 3, and then walk to the scenic spot.🚇 - 🚗 By car: If you drive, set the navigation destination to Wangshi Garden. There are parking spaces around the scenic spot, but parking may be tight during the peak tourist season.🚗 🌟 Must-see "attractions": - 🌳 Dianchunyi: Peonies are planted in the courtyard. The architecture is exquisite, ancient, and quiet.🌳 Its unique charm is intoxicating, and it is an excellent place for taking photos and checking in.🌳 - 🚢 Moon Comes with Breeze Pavilion: The pavilion is built near the water, where you can enjoy the reflection of the bright moon in the water. The breeze is blowing, which is very pleasant.🚢 - 🛶 Small Hill Cinnamon Garden: Cinnamon trees are planted in front of the pavilion. In autumn, the fragrance of golden osmanthus is overflowing.🛶 The surrounding scenery is picturesque and full of Jiangnan charm.🛶 🎫 Ticket information: The daytime ticket price is about CNY 40.🎫 The night tour of Wangshi Garden is relatively more expensive, at more than CNY 100. The specific price is subject to the actual price.🎫 📌 Other tips: 💰 Budget: Considering tickets and possible surrounding consumption, the budget per person is CNY 200–400.💰 🌞 Sun protection: Suzhou has plenty of sunshine, especially in summer. Remember to bring a parasol and apply sunscreen when you go out.🌞 👚 Dress code: It is suitable to wear light Chinese or minimalist clothing,👚 which is both appropriate and comfortable. Don't forget to wear a pair of comfortable shoes.👚 🏨 Hotels: It is recommended to stay in a hotel in Gusu District.🏨 It is close to the scenic spot, convenient for traveling, and you can better feel the atmosphere of the ancient city of Suzhou.🏨 Would you prefer to visit Wangshi Garden during the day or at night?🧐

A miniature world of nature unfolds in this small garden. The Master of the Nets Garden is renowned for its "perfection in miniature." With residential quarters in the east and garden in the west, the central Caixia Pool serves as the focal point, surrounded by pavilions and terraces. Every brick and tile tells a poetic story, while every corner captures the essence of mountains and forests, making it a textbook example of Jiangnan residential gardens. "Though the rocks and springs are man-made, when the gates close to frame the moon, it all seems heaven-sent." Take a stroll and immerse yourself in centuries of Jiangnan culture. 📍Location: 11 Kuojiatou Lane, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Search for "Master of the Nets Garden" 💰Admission: Low season CNY 30/person, peak season CNY 40/person ⏰Opening hours: March-October 7:30-17:30 (last entry 17:00); November-February 7:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30) ⏳Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours 🗺️Visiting route: Entrance-Main Hall-Sedan Chair Hall-Ten Thousand Volumes Hall-Xiejiu Tower-Five Peak Study-Jixu Studio-Bamboo Pavilion-Pine and Painting Pavilion-Dianchun Study-Cold Spring Pavilion-Moon Arrives Wind Comes Pavilion-Tuoying Waterside Pavilion-Luhua Hall-Daohe Hall-Music Room-Small Hill Osmanthus Pavilion-Yinjing Bridge-Cloud Ladder Room-Exit Highlights: 🌲Pine and Painting Pavilion: Main winter viewing spot with towering ancient trees and classic furnishings 🏠Dianchun Study: Former study courtyard, inspiration for the Ming Hall at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art 🌛Moon Arrives Wind Comes Pavilion: Hexagonal pointed pavilion surrounded by water on three sides, named after a poetic verse 🌊Tuoying Waterside Pavilion: Waterfront pavilion perfect for watching fish, featuring carved windows with Eight Steeds and Three Kingdoms characters ⛰️Small Hill Osmanthus Pavilion: Four-sided hall with yellow rock garden views; in autumn, osmanthus cascades like a golden waterfall 🌁Yinjing Bridge: A miniature bridge only 2.4m long, crossable in three steps, also known as "Three Steps Bridge" Tips: 🌟Visit early morning for fewer crowds and serene garden views 🌟Watch your step on winding paths 🌟Nearby attractions include Canglang Pavilion, Ke Garden, and Twin Pagodas Market - perfect for a day trip

[Introduction]: I arrived late at the Master of the Nets Garden yesterday, and there was already a line hundreds of meters long. The garden is no longer a quiet private garden, but a popular tourist attraction. The reason for its popularity? It's a photography hotspot with countless picturesque spots. Many tourists come to the Master of the Nets Garden to take photos of the magnolias and crabapple blossoms. Young people today are all about beautiful photos and aesthetics. Suzhou gardens are suitable for various styles, whether it's the glamorous and sexy Republican-era cheongsam style or the graceful and elegant ancient Hanfu style. If you plan to take photos, dress up, do your makeup, and hire a good photographer. ⛺[Things to know]: It is recommended to tour the garden counterclockwise. 🛬[Itinerary]: Two hours doesn't feel like enough time. It's recommended to set aside half a day. Arrive early, enter as soon as the garden opens at 7:30 am, take your time exploring, and leave around 10:30 am. The crowds in the garden from around 10:00 am to 3:00 pm are beyond your imagination. 🧡[Tips]: Suzhou has been hot these past few days, so remember to bring a bottle of water and travel light. On weekends, attractions in the Suzhou Museum and Humble Administrator's Garden area are very popular, and Bus No. 5 is much slower than usual. It's recommended to take the subway. [Regarding portrait rights] The portraits taken incidentally involve portrait rights and are only shared on Trip.com for non-commercial use. If there is any infringement, please contact me to delete them. Please do not misuse or use them commercially. Thank you.

The moment you step into the Master of the Nets Garden, a bluish-purple mist captivates your gaze. Over 500 pots of spring orchids cascade along the winding corridor of the Moon to the Wind Pavilion. The sword-like leaves hold up the blossoms, which shimmer among the dark gray tiles, like a shattered Milky Way fallen to earth. The two century-old snow orchids in front of the Dianchun Studio are the most breathtaking. Their jade-like petals, adorned with morning dew, tremble in the breeze, occasionally scattering a few petals that land on the green bricks with a chime-like echo. The incense in the corridor is alive—the fragrance of orchids, mingled with the dampness of moss, is woven into threads by the breeze, sometimes clinging to the sleeves of those leaning on the美人靠 (beautifully carved resting rails), sometimes catching the tassels of someone's camera strap. Despite the crowds, there's no noise; only lenses follow the butterfly-like petals as they tremble, and onlookers hold their breath, forming a transparent cocoon of anticipation. Suddenly, a child points at a flower window and cries out. The old plum's gnarled branches have been stealthily replaced by new vines, and the Boston ivy, dipped in the spring sun, is writing cursive script on the white wall. Red carp in the pond suddenly flick their tails, shattering the reflections of flowers on the water. As the ripples spread, you can almost see the garden's owner from 800 years ago, strolling across the moss, a book in hand, his clothes still carrying the scent of ink.

When I went to Wangshi Garden, the white magnolia had withered, but I still found the patio. Looking up, I saw the intertwined branches outlining strong lines on the gray sky. Without the embellishment of petals, the lines drawn by the branches look very much like the dry brush strokes in literati paintings. Turning around the corridor, the Erqiao in front of the teahouse was in full bloom. In the stained glass window, the pink and white flower shadows swayed, which was indeed very beautiful. But this scenery is too similar to the flower wall in Couple Garden and lacks some novelty. However, the corner of flowers glimpsed through the window outside the wall is quite interesting. The tea room was furnished with bamboo tables and chairs under the magnolia tree, and the celadon tea set and exquisite snacks should have been extremely elegant. Unfortunately, there were so many tourists and the constant sound of shutter clicks shattered the artistic conception. The branches of the Erqiao tree on the top of the rockery are twisted in a weird way. When I first saw it, I thought it was an artificial flower deliberately made by a craftsman. Upon closer inspection, I found that it was alive, but it didn't quite fit in with the surrounding rockery and rocks. The deliberately bizarre landscaping in this garden sometimes loses its natural charm.

🌿 7:30 Rent an Entire Garden ▫️ Canglang Pavilion Treasure Hunt: A Song Dynasty garden with 90% fewer people than the Humble Administrator's Garden. A 20 RMB ticket comes with a "108 Flower Window Designs Guide." Take your kids to find stone mandarin ducks and small dinosaur carvings hidden in the bamboo forest. ▫️ Hidden Gem: Use a telescope in the side corridor of Mingdao Hall to observe the "Canglang water ripples" and unlock the same check-in angle as in *Six Chapters of a Floating Life*. 🍜 9:00 Non-material Cultural Heritage in the Alleys → Shuyuan Alley's Exclusive Breakfast: "Wang Ji Lin Sesame Cakes," a local favorite, with salty soy milk and freshly fried crab shell cakes (teach your kids to identify the twelve zodiac animals on the crab shell cake molds). → Walk 5 minutes to "Lao Tan Jia" for a double-sided embroidery card case DIY experience (a 30-minute crash course, the finished product can be used as a backpack pendant). 🛶 10:30 Water Alley Boat Tour ✓ Changmen Family Boat Tour Route: Charter a hand-rowed boat to explore the ancient Grand Canal (80 RMB/hour). The boatman will teach children how to count bridge holes in the Wu dialect. ✓ Stop at the "Secret Section of Shantang Street": Disembark at Xishan Temple Bridge and visit the Zodiac Stamp Museum to make zodiac woodblock prints. 🎨 13:00 Indoor National Style Classes ① Suzhou Imperial Kiln Museum: Play "Archaeological Blind Box" on the first basement level (dig for mini golden bricks and get a free cultural and creative sticker). Take space-themed photos in the top-floor light and shadow hall. ② Parent-child Handicrafts: Traditional rubbing of zodiac brick patterns (aprons and tools provided, finished works can be framed and taken home). 🍧 15:30 Afternoon Tea in an Old Mansion 📍 "Tan Hua Study" Ancient Book Restoration Experience: Make flower and grass笺 paper with imitation ancient Xuan paper at Pan Zuyin's former residence (receive a free Tan Hua IP ice cream). 🍴 Next door at "Zi Xiao Xiang," enjoy traditional green bean soup, mint water with 12 kinds of toppings for kids to mix and match. 🌇 17:00 Secret Sunset Spot → Thousand Person Rock on Tiger Hill's back mountain: Feed the free-range egrets with breadcrumbs and play the "Pitch Pot and Ask the Stone" game at the Third Spring (props are free to borrow from the scenic area). → Find small Tang Dynasty brick carvings of flying apsaras on the Yunyan Temple Pagoda (telescope recommended). 🌙 19:00 Gusu Night is Still Young ✨ Master of the Nets Garden Night Tour Bonus: Book a "children's exclusive guide" in advance and unlock garden myths with story light boxes (night tickets include 6 immersive performances). 🚲 Return Trip Suggestion: Rent a covered family tricycle (25 RMB/trip), enjoy the evening breeze, and listen to a children's recitation of "Mooring by Maple Bridge at Night." 📌 Local Tips: ✔️ Metro Line 5 "Taihu Xiangshan Station" provides direct access. For those driving, parking is available at the "Workers' Cultural Palace Parking Lot" for 5 RMB/day. ✔️ Hanfu or light-colored clothing is recommended for photos. Children's ancient-style bamboo hats are available for rent in the gardens (10 RMB/hour).

Travel Guide to Appreciating Magnolia Flowers in Spring at Master of the Nets Garden Spring is short, and the magnolia season is even more fleeting. If you don’t want to miss out on this romance, follow this guide and start your flower-hunting journey in Wangshi Garden! - Best time to visit: March is the best time to view magnolias, and the pink magnolias are usually in full bloom around mid-March. It is recommended to go there on weekdays to avoid the peak crowds on weekends. If you want to appreciate the beauty of falling flowers in the rain, pay attention to the weather forecast before traveling, and choose to go when it is just sunny after rain or when there is light rain, as the scenery will be better. - Transportation Guide - Self-driving: Navigate to "Wangshiyuan Parking Lot", but the surrounding parking spaces are limited and are more crowded during holidays. You can consider parking in a nearby shopping mall parking lot and then walk there. - Public transportation: Take Metro Line 4 to Sanyuanfang Station, exit from Exit 4 and walk for about 15 minutes to the destination; you can also take bus No. 2, No. 5, etc. and get off at Wangshiyuan Station. - Admission information: Purchase tickets in advance on major travel platforms or the Wangshiyuan official WeChat account. The ticket price is subject to official announcement, which can save you time queuing up on site. - Scenic route: Enter from the main gate of Wangshiyuan Garden, pass through the sedan chair hall and the main hall, and go straight to Dianchun Pavilion. This is a great place to appreciate pink magnolias. The white building is matched with pink flowers, which is very photogenic. Then visit Zhuoying Water Pavilion and Yuedaofenglai Pavilion. Along the way, you can enjoy the garden waterscape and see magnolia flowers from different angles. Then we came to Xiaoshan Congguixuan, which is dotted with magnolias. Strolling among them, you can feel the fusion of the fragrance of flowers and the ancient charm of the garden. - Take photos: In the morning or evening, the light is soft and you can capture the warm texture of the magnolia flowers. With pink walls, black tiles, pavilions and towers as the background, use a telephoto lens to capture close-ups of magnolia flowers; stand under the flower trees and shoot upwards to create a beautiful picture of people and flowers; use the reflection on the water surface to capture a symmetrical picture of the flowers and reflections to increase the sense of layering. - Nearby food: After visiting Wangshi Garden, you must go to Su Xiangxing Su-style noodle house to try the authentic Su-style red soup noodles, with chewy noodles and rich soup. Then order some Jiangnan specialties such as sweet osmanthus lotus root and plum blossom cake, which are soft, glutinous and sweet. In addition, the nearby Ya Ba Sheng Jian is also worth a try, with crispy skin and rich soup. - Note: Magnolia flowers bloom for a short time, so you can call the scenic spot to confirm the flowering situation before traveling; there are many tourists in the park, so be courteous when taking photos; take care of the flowers and do not pick them at will.

Suzhou in spring is a hidden gem, tucked away behind the lattice windows of traditional gardens. Push open the window, and you'll be greeted by a sight of pure romance💕. When flowers meet classical Chinese gardens, every corner exudes the unique poetry and tenderness of Jiangnan. - 🌷March Flower Viewing Route: Lingering Garden👉Pingjiang Garden👉Jingsi Academy👉Master of the Nets Garden👉Dushu Lake Wanshou Street West Parking Lot - 📅Flower Viewing Time & Photography Guide: 📍Lingering Garden Now is the perfect time to admire the cascading camellias! This annual spectacle, with layers of blossoms cascading down like a waterfall, is breathtakingly beautiful. Remember to go early, while the sunlight is soft, to capture stunning photos.📷 📍Pingjiang Garden Pavilions, towers, small bridges, and flowing water—every scene here is full of elegance. Peeking through the flower windows on the courtyard walls, you'll see towering pines and koi swimming leisurely in the pond. Enjoy Pingtan (Suzhou storytelling and ballad singing), savor a bowl of Su-style noodles, and take some charming photos. 📍Jingsi Academy Located in Gunxiufang on Shiquan Street, Jingsi Academy is adorned with blooming pink magnolias, adding a touch of gentle color to the ancient Jiangnan garden. Escape the crowds and immerse yourself in the pink romance. Every photo you take here is Instagram-worthy.✨ 📍Master of the Nets Garden: Magnolia denudata (Expected around March 20) The Yulan magnolias at the Master of the Nets Garden are always a highlight of the flower-viewing season! The magnolias, set against the backdrop of the garden's exquisite carved flower windows and flying eaves, create an unparalleled scene. Remember to check the flowering forecast and be there for this floral feast. 📍Dushu Lake Wanshou Street West Parking Lot (Expected late March to early April) Known as Suzhou's "Monet Garden," this area boasts a vast expanse of colorful poppies, resembling a vibrant spring painting. The afternoon sun casts a magical glow, making every photo taken here dreamy. - 🔥Delicious Meal Recommendations: Early spring still carries a hint of chill, so warm food is perfect. I recommend a unique hot pot place I recently tried: "Ganàobàng · Iron Pot Tofu Beef · Guizhou Sour Soup Hot Pot," an authentic Yunnan-Guizhou-Sichuan style restaurant. It's the most delicious and fragrant hot pot I've had in the past year. Must-try dishes: ✔️Iron Pot Tofu Beef: Two ways to enjoy it—pan-fried or hot pot style—with an irresistible aroma. ✔️Handmade Freshly Ground Black Tofu: Soft but firm, absorbing the flavorful soup. ✔️Stir-fried Beef Tendon: A rare dish, perfect with rice, and hard to find in Suzhou. - Save this Suzhou one-day itinerary (the ultimate guide to food, fun & sightseeing)! Visit Suzhou and experience the most beautiful spring!🌸

I want to fall into this turbulent life, but my beautiful dream enters Gusu. It’s a pity that you are not in Suzhou💐The magnolia flowers in Suzhou are so beautiful‼ ️ - ❶ Twin Towers The pinnacle of Suzhou Magnolia aesthetics is here! Ancient Song Dynasty pagoda and magnolia in the same frame The ink painting of Jiangnan comes to life before your eyes📸 Capture stunning images from the exterior walls (no need to enter the park) 📆: In full bloom, the flowering period is short and quick! 🚇: Metro Line 1, Lindun Road Station, Exit 1 - ❷ Couple Garden A textbook demonstration of using stained glass windows to borrow scenery! Twin magnolias, one pink and one white Frame the best picture of Jiangnan Spring 💡: The pink magnolia is about to bloom, it is recommended to go there in the second half of the month 🚇: Metro Line 1, Xiangmen Station, Exit 1 - ❸ Master of the Nets Garden The white magnolia in Luhua Pavilion is like a cloud falling from the earth The "Second Qiao" of the Ladder Cloud Room is about to appear (two-color wonder) 📆: Magnolia blooms for the first time, double-color hospitality continues 🚇: Metro Line 5, Nanyuan North Road Station - ❹ Quyuan Unpopular free garden! Old magnolia tree with rain falling 🍂: It’s almost over, take photos now 🚇: Metro Line 4 Chayuanchang Station - ❺ Lion Grove Magnolias bloom quietly beside the parking lot The shadows of flowers and Taihu rocks dance together in the garden 💐: Partially open - ❻ Humble Administrator's Garden Magnolia trees grow around the VR museum The treetops are so high that you need to shoot upwards 📷: It is recommended to bring a telephoto lens 📆: Initial stage 🚊: Subway Line 6, Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden Station - ❼ Yiyuan The only waterside magnolia in Suzhou! Rockery and plum forest double line flower viewing route 🚣: The flower shadows reflected by microwaves are unique in flavor 🚇: Metro Line 4, Leqiao Station, Exit 8 - ❽ Lingering Garden Magnolia towering behind the bonsai garden We recommend the sea of ​​camellias that bloom at the same time. 🌺: Camellia is at its peak - ❾ Art Garden Three or two magnolias decorate the small garden 🌷 Beautiful scenery on the edge of the city that is suitable for visiting on the way - 📌Tips ❶ Reservations for Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, and Master of the Nets Garden must be made 1 day in advance on the Suzhou Gardens Official WeChat ❷ Wearing light-colored clothes will make you look better in the photos ❸The Liuyuan Garden is a little far away and you can take the subway or taxi. Other attractions can be reached by walking or cycling. ❹The flowering period lasts until mid-to-late March, and it will wither earlier after the rain. . ✨Tips: Magnolia flowers bloom for a short period of time (about 7-10 days). It is recommended to check the real-time flower conditions before departure. Rainy days will accelerate the withering of flowers, so please enjoy the flowers early!

| A full record of one-day flower viewing in Suzhou. 🚗On a spring weekend, I drove to Suzhou and embarked on a wonderful flower viewing journey. 🌺First Stop: Plum Blossoms at Shangfang Mountain As soon as I stepped into Shangfang Mountain, a vast expanse of plum blossoms came into view. White as snow, pink as rosy clouds, and red as fire, the blossoms swayed gently in the breeze, resembling a fragrant sea of snow. 🌼Second Stop: Plum Blossoms at Xiayanghu Lake The plum blossoms at Xiayanghu Lake bloom by the water, their beauty reflected in the lake's surface. Every photo taken here is a masterpiece. 🌸Third Stop: Plum Blossoms at Xiangxuehai The plum blossoms here are vast, covering the mountains and fields. The air is filled with their fragrance, and walking through the plum groves feels like stepping into a fairyland. 🌷Fourth Stop: Plum Blossoms at Linwu Cave Compared to the previous locations, the plum blossoms at Linwu Cave are more secluded. Walking along the winding paths, you'll be accompanied by flowers all the way. 🌻Fifth Stop: Plum Blossoms at Xiaxiaowan Farm The plum blossoms at Xiaxiaowan Farm blend seamlessly with the idyllic scenery, creating a rustic beauty. Enjoying the flowers here is a truly relaxing experience. 🌼Sixth Stop: Canola Flowers at Wufeng Peak Transitioning from the world of plum blossoms to the canola flower fields, the golden expanse is dazzling. The spring breeze blows, and the canola flowers sway, forming golden waves. 🌷Seventh Stop: Magnolia Flowers at the Master of the Nets Garden Upon arriving at the Master of the Nets Garden, the magnolias were in half bloom. The pink and white flowers, set against the backdrop of the classical garden, looked particularly elegant. 🌸Eighth Stop: Magnolia Flowers at Ou Garden The magnolias at Ou Garden were in full bloom, covering the trees with blossoms. They complemented the pavilions and towers in the garden, creating a scene full of Jiangnan charm. 🌺Ninth Stop: Magnolia Flowers at Twin Pagodas Temple The magnolias at Twin Pagodas Temple have an antique charm. The flowers are large, and their fragrance is subtle, creating a sense of peace and tranquility. 🌻Tenth Stop: Camellia Flowers at the Lingering Garden The camellias at the Lingering Garden are vibrant and beautiful. Red and pink flowers dot the lush greenery, adding a touch of bright color to the spring garden. 📌Tips for Visiting: 1. There are many tourists on weekends, so try to start early to avoid crowds and get better photos. 2. If driving, check the parking lot information for each attraction in advance. 3. Bring some snacks and water to replenish your energy during the flower viewing.