[2025 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Yiyuan Garden (Updated May)

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.

The pomegranate trees in Yiyuan are so beautiful🌿 Autumn is so nice🪵 🏞️The most popular garden recently is the Yiyuan pomegranate tree. Compared with previous years, it is indeed outrageous. 📷I hope my lens can bring you a sense of freshness. Now when taking pictures of gardens, I try to use ultra-wide angles to show more of the environment, so that tourists or people who want to enter the gardens can be more familiar with the layout and scenes of the gardens, and feel more immersive, instead of being attracted by the details and thinking that this is not good, that is not good, and xx lightning protection, etc. Of course, ultra-wide angles cannot avoid intrusion of crowds, which is a headache, but appropriate characters can serve as embellishments to the environment. 📷Ultra-wide angle, medium focus, telephoto close-up, I hope to help everyone present the beauty of Suzhou gardens from each focal length. 📍Address: No. 1265 Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City 🎫Tickets: 15r 🚇Transportation: Metro Line 1, Leqiao Station, next to Exit 8 🚘Self-driving: It is recommended to take the subway ⏰Opening hours: 07:30~17:00 (admission and ticket sales stop at 16:30)

One of Suzhou's classical gardens is Yiyuan. I visited in late February, and the plum blossoms were in full bloom, just the right time to see them! There were several couples who came to take wedding photos at this time of year. The classic dresses, Chinese gardens, and plum blossoms blended well together, which was lovely✨ Yiyuan is located right outside Exit 8 of the Leqiao subway station, so it was very convenient to access! 📍Yiyuan Address: No. 1265 Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City Opening hours: 7:30-17:00 (entrance closed at 16:30) Admission fee: 15 yuan #Suzhou #China #ChinaTrip #Garden #Garden

When I was a child living in the old city district, Yi Garden was just across the street, practically a garden at our doorstep. Though not as famous as the four renowned gardens, Yi Garden was delicate and elegant in its own way. Elderly people enjoyed drinking tea and chatting there, while children loved to play and hide-and-seek. Once, my cousin fell into one of the garden's ponds and was scolded severely after returning home soaking wet. The plum forest behind Chu Yue Pavilion was exceptionally beautiful when the plum blossoms were in full bloom, though at that time I didn't understand the refined sentiment behind the owner's verse: "Melancholy as the backyard's flavor fades, I hoe under the bright moon to plant plum trees." In late spring, Yi Garden features winding corridors connecting rocky outcrops and wind chimes hanging from the eaves. Turning past the wall of Biwu Courtyard, you'll see a chinaberry tree in bloom leaning against the clouds, its purple blossoms spreading like colored mist across the sky, signaling that "when the crab apple blooms, the flower season ends." Resting against a rock, the falling petals rustle like snow in the breeze, making me finally appreciate Xie Yi's poetic line: "Chinaberry blossoms scatter on the steps, their subtle fragrance rustling fine." The verdant shade hangs like a curtain, separating the garden from spring's dust. Yi Garden used to be a rather quiet little garden, but now, like all gardens, it's crowded with visitors. Perhaps it's because of the convenient transportation—subway and bus stops are right at the entrance.

#discoverchina 📜 A Qing Dynasty "Greatest Hits" Garden - Built in 1874–1882 by scholar Gu Wenbin, who incorporated 27 design elements from famous Suzhou gardens. - Known as "The Garden of Harmonious Pleasure", blending scholar aesthetics with playful innovations. 📍 Location: No. 126 Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou 🕒 Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Apr–Oct) | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Nov–Mar) 🎫 Admission: ¥15 🚇 Metro: Line 1/4 to Leqiao Station, Exit 7 (3-min walk)

Yi Garden was first built in 1874 (the 13th year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty) by Gu Wenbin and his son. It took nine years and cost 200,000 taels of silver to complete. The garden's name, taken from the Confucian Analects, means "brothers in harmony," symbolizing familial affection. Though small, Yi Garden combines garden art, calligraphy treasures, and guqin culture, drawing inspiration from and integrating the essence of Suzhou's major gardens. For instance, the covered walkways, ponds, rockeries, caves, and dry boats are modeled after those in Canglang Pavilion, Master of the Nets Garden, Huanxiu Villa, Lion Grove Garden, and Humble Administrator's Garden, respectively. It can be considered a "miniature version of Suzhou gardens." The garden's owner once gathered more than 30 renowned guqin players from all over for a guqin concert in Yi Garden. Later, these musicians formed the "Jin Yu Qin Society" during a gathering at the garden. ✅Main Attractions: 🌺Divided into east and west sections by covered walkways, the eastern part features mainly buildings, while the western part centers around a pond surrounded by exquisite rocks. 🌺Calligraphy Steles and Yi Garden Rubbings: The walls of the garden's corridors are inlaid with stone carvings of calligraphy by famous artists from various dynasties, including Wang Xizhi, Huai Su, and Mi Fu, known as the "Yi Garden Rubbings." 🌺Lotus Fragrance Pavilion (Hoe the Moon Studio): The main building of the garden, designed by the famous Suzhou garden master Yao Chengzu. It features a mandarin duck hall layout, facing the pond to the north, where visitors can enjoy lotuses in summer. The main hall bears the plaque "Lotus Fragrance Pavilion." The south hall, known as "Hoe the Moon Studio," has plum trees planted to the south, offering a view of plum blossoms in winter. 🌺Rockery: With jagged rocks, deep caves, and winding paths, exploring this undulating rockery is even more enjoyable than Lion Grove Garden, in my opinion. It evokes the feeling of "experiencing the mountains and forests without leaving the city." 🌺Little Canglang: Located at the east end of the rockery, this hexagonal pavilion sits by the water. Inside, a stone table is placed, with a wall on the north side and the other five sides open. It features a plaque inscribed by Wen Zhengming himself, reading "Little Canglang." Standing in the pavilion, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the garden. Beside it stands the "Three-Fold Screen," one of the garden's three treasures, a Taihu rock. 🌺Po Xian Qin Hall and Stone Listening to Qin Room: The room is divided into two parts: the east is the "Po Xian Qin Hall," featuring a small portrait of Su Dongpo; the west is the "Stone Listening to Qin Room." Outside the room, a Taihu rock resembles an old man listening to the guqin. Other attractions like the Stone Worshiping Pavilion, Jade Rainbow Pavilion, Green Phoenix Pavilion, Facing the Wall Pavilion, and Painted Boat Studio are also worth visiting and appreciating.

The morning was overcast, but the forecast promised sunshine in the afternoon, so I eagerly set out to admire the flowers. First, I went to Dinghui Temple. The purple magnolias were already in bloom, creating a beautiful picture against the yellow walls. My pursuit of magnolias led me to Shizi Street, but sadly, the white magnolias were already fading. Walking to Leqiao Bridge, I found purple violets blooming on both sides. Entering Yi Garden, I saw magnolia petals scattered all around. Strolling through Qu Garden, I spotted a few blossoms. In Dong Garden, a pear tree was in full bloom.

🌸 Bloom Forecast Suzhou's magnolias have entered their peak viewing period! From early to mid-March is the peak blooming season. The blooming period for a single flower is only 10–15 days. The whole city has entered "white-out" mode. Once you miss it, you'll have to wait until next year! 📸 Must-See Spots 1. Qu Garden • Features: This is a free and less-crowded garden! Two ancient magnolias bloom brilliantly beside the "Chun Zai Tang" hall. The branches are vigorous and powerful, and the white flowers are as pure as snow. With fewer people and beautiful scenery, the photogenic rate is extremely high, reaching 100%. • Address: No. 43, Mayike Alley, Gusu District • Opening Hours: 09:00–16:30 • Tickets: Free 2. Master of the Nets Garden • Features: This garden boasts the best magnolia viewing in Suzhou! The white magnolias in front of the Wanjuan Hall complement the black tiles and carved windows. The saucer magnolias display a gradient of pink and white, creating a classical filter effect. • Address: No. 11, Kuojiatou Alley, Gusu District • Tickets: CNY 30 3. Twin Pagodas of Luohanyuan Temple • Features: For only CNY 8, you can unlock the unique view of "twin pagodas + twin magnolias"! Magnolias cascade down like a waterfall. Against the backdrop of the blue sky and ancient pagodas, you can instantly capture stunning photos. This is a hidden spring romance cherished by Suzhou locals. • Address: No. 22, Dinghui Temple Alley, Gusu District • Tickets: CNY 8 4. Yi Garden • Features: The waterfront magnolias are unique! White flowers under the Luoji Pavilion are reflected in the clear water. There are also "fairy cats" roaming around, adding to the charm. • Address: Exit 8, Leqiao Subway Station, Gusu District • Tickets: CNY 15 5. Shizi Street • Features: The best street-side magnolia viewing! You can "walk the flower path" on your way to work. Looking up, you'll see trees full of blossoms, a blend of daily life and poetic beauty. • Address: Shizi Street Intersection 📷 Photography Tips • Time: The light is softest in the morning or evening. Avoid the harsh midday sun! • Composition: When shooting magnolias in gardens, use the "framing method" (such as carved windows or doorways). For street-side magnolias, shoot upwards to avoid crowds. • Outfit: Light-colored Hanfu or solid-color sweaters, paired with pearl earrings or oil-paper umbrellas, will instantly create a traditional Chinese aesthetic for your social media posts! ⚠️ Important Notes 1. Short Blooming Period: The peak blooming period is only two weeks long. It is recommended to visit before March 15. 2. Avoid Crowds: For gardens, it is recommended to enter before 8:30. For the Twin Pagodas, you can shoot the blue hour in the evening. 3. Transportation: Parking is difficult in the old town. Taking the subway and walking is the most convenient way (recommended: Line 4, Beisita Pagoda Station; Line 1, Lindun Road Station). 🌟 "When magnolias bloom, Suzhou transforms into Gusu. With black tiles as paper and magnolias as paint, the entire city is filled with the poetic charm of Jiangnan."

#favouriteitinerary Yiyuan Garden masterfully blends traditional Jiangnan garden style with modern craftsmanship. Despite its small size, it offers a rich and layered experience with both small scenic spots and grand features like large rockeries and a big lake. The garden's winding paths and intricate design create a sense of discovery at every turn. Personal Opinion: In my opinion, Yiyuan Garden is a delightful and captivating destination. Its combination of traditional and modern elements, along with its varied landscapes, makes it a must-visit for those seeking a peaceful and enriching experience.

Yi Garden in Suzhou is a classical garden with unique characteristics. Here's a detailed introduction: Overview - Construction Time and Background: Built between 1874 and 1882 by Gu Wenbin, the Ning-Shao-Tai Circuit Intendant of Zhejiang Province, on the former residence of Wu Kuan, a Ming Dynasty minister. The garden's name, meaning "harmony among brothers," is derived from a phrase in the Confucian Analects. - Location: Situated in the middle section of Renmin Road, Suzhou. - Layout and Divisions: Covering an area of approximately 6,000 square meters, the garden is narrow and long, divided into eastern and western sections by a covered walkway. The eastern part mainly consists of buildings, while the western part features a central pond surrounded by rockeries. Architectural Features - Eclecticism: The covered walkway is modeled after Canglang Pavilion, the pond after the Master of the Nets Garden, the rockeries after the Huanxiu Villa, the grottoes after the Lion Grove Garden, and the dry boat after the Humble Administrator's Garden, blending the characteristics of various famous Suzhou gardens. - Compact Elegance: The pavilions, corridors, and covered boats are small and elegant, the hills, ponds, flowers, and trees are sparse and pleasant, and the layout is natural. Although the area is not large, the ingenious arrangement of landscapes creates a unique style. Main Attractions - Poxian Qin Hall: Divided into east and west sections, the east part is the "Poxian Qin Hall," featuring a hanging inscription and postscript by Wu Yun, and formerly housing Su Dongpo's "Jade Stream Flowing Spring Qin" from the Song Dynasty. The west part is the "Stone Listening to Qin Room," with a courtyard containing a lake stone resembling a hunched old man listening to the qin. - Baishi Pavilion: Also known as "Suihan Caolu" (Year-Round Green Hut), it is the main building in the east garden. The north courtyard has many strange stones, while the south courtyard is filled with pine, cypress, wintergreen, square bamboo, camellia, and other evergreen plants. - Yuhong Pavilion: Named after Lu You's poem "Falling Stream, Rushing Spring, Dancing Jade Rainbow," the pavilion's side wall is inlaid with exquisite stone carvings of bamboo by Yuan Dynasty painter Wu Zhonggui. - Stone Boat: Originally furnished with white stone furniture, the house is shaped like a boat and is also known as "Baishi Jingshe" (White Stone Retreat). Inside hangs a couplet by Zheng Banqiao: "A room needs not be large to be elegant, flowers need not be many to be fragrant." - Covered Walkway: Located between the east and west sections, it has twelve leaky windows with different patterns, allowing for mutual borrowing of scenery from both sides, a clever design. - Calligraphy Stone Tablets: The walls of Yi Garden are inlaid with 101 stone carvings of calligraphy by famous calligraphers such as Wang Xizhi, Huaisu, and Mi Fu, known as the "Yi Garden Calligraphy Rubbings," mainly concentrated on the long corridor south of the "Painted Boat Studio" in the western part. Cultural Activities - Yi Garden Painting Collection: In 1895, Gu Heyi, along with Wu Dacheng, Lu Lianfu, Zheng Wenzhuo, Wu Changshuo, and others, created the Yi Garden Painting Collection in the garden. - Yi Garden Qin Society: In the mid-autumn of 1919, the owner of Yi Garden invited more than 30 qin players from Shanghai, Yangzhou, Chongqing, Hunan, and other places to gather in the garden for a qin meeting. Since then, the "Yi Garden Qin Society" has become a regular gathering for qin enthusiasts.

Spring is here and the early spring red plum blossoms [Sakura] are in bloom. This once unpopular garden among the unpopular, Qiuxiang Garden has become a popular place to enjoy plum blossoms! Some early spring red plum blossoms have bloomed recently [One] Keyuan [Two] Qiuxiang Garden [Three] Baihuazhou Park [DoubleHearts] The early spring plum blossoms in the garden will be in bloom in a week [Glasses] Gardens where you can take photos of plum blossoms Keyuan, Yipu, Canglang Pavilion, Beisita Plum Garden, Baihuazhou Park, etc. [DoubleHearts] Magnolias will bloom in the garden in early March Gardens where you can take photos of magnolias Quyuan, Couple Garden, Yipu, Yiyuan, Master of the Net Garden, etc. [DoubleHearts] Recommended food [One] Su Yaxing·Literati Su-style Noodle House It is right next to Suzhou Museum. We recommend three shrimp noodles, crab meat and shrimp noodles, and various sticky noodles. [Two] Su Xiangxing. Su-style noodle house Located on Shiquan Street, every topping of the red noodle soup is delicious!

[GlassesUU] I had some time to visit Suzhou after the holidays, so I started a one-day tour and chose the gardens and Pingjiang Road that I had walked countless times. So let me share some atypical travel routes. · [StarEyes] Route: Canglangting Street - Wuqueqiao Road - Shiquan Street - Wangshiyuan Garden - Fenghuang Street - Dinghuisi Lane - Shuangta Vegetable Market - Pingjiang Road - Guanqian Street - Yiyuan Garden · [Dolphin] Canglangting In the spring of the fourth year of the Qingli period, Teng Zijing was exiled to Baling County. In the same year, Su Shunqin lived in Suzhou. Canglang Pavilion was his residence in Suzhou. The pavilions, towers, waterside terraces and corridors in the garden embody the romance unique to Chinese gardens, and the stained glass windows on the walls are particularly poetic. But this time I just passed by the gate and went to Wangshi Garden, without entering Canglang Pavilion. Opposite Canglang Pavilion is another small and elegant garden - Keyuan. From outside the Keyuan Gate, through the wooden moon-shaped door, you can get a glimpse of the elegance of the four seasons. · [Dolphin] Wuqueqiao Road + Shiquan Street Originally, this was an ordinary road. In recent years, with the resurgence of Shiquan Street, there have been many changes here. There is a big "Suzhou" on the wall where you can check in and take photos. In my memory, Shiquan Street was a jade carving street, but now it has become a real internet celebrity street. During the Spring Festival, the trees on both sides of the road were dressed in furry clothes, and large bouquet installations on the street added to the festive atmosphere. Most of the jade carving studios that were once familiar on the roadside are still there, and some shops have become internet celebrity video sites, coffee shops, and milk tea shops. · [Dolphin] Master of the Nets Garden The clear spring in the Master of the Nets Garden is the essence of the entire garden. The light of the sky, the shadows of the clouds, the pavilions and terraces on the water are beautiful in the sky and in the water. · [Dolphin] Fenghuang Street After leaving Wangshi Garden, walk along Fenghuang Street to the Twin Towers. I used to walk along Fenghuang Street often on my way to work, and I have memories of spring, summer, autumn, winter, and dinners and team-building events. · [Dolphin] Shuangta Vegetable Market Who knows? Suzhou’s vegetable market is already the next level. In addition to selling vegetables and food, the market also has cultural and creative products, and the decoration is artistic and warm. · [Dolphin] Pingjiang Road When I was in Suzhou, I visited Pingjiang Road at least 52 times a year. Later, I saw a lot of guides and videos about Pingjiang Road on the Internet, and I felt very unfamiliar with it. When I set foot on this road again, Pingjiang Road was still the same Pingjiang Road, but there were N times more people than before. So we walked to Daru Lane, turned out, and visited Teacher Ci Tong’s photography studio in Daru Lane. · [Dolphin] Guanqian Street This is a pedestrian street that exists in every city, such as Wangfujing in Beijing, Chunxi Road in Chengdu, Nanjing Road in Shanghai, etc. · [Dolphin] Yiyuan Private gardens in the south of the Yangtze River emphasize tranquility in a bustling environment, and Yiyuan is the most typical example. Yiyuan is just across the road from Guanqian Street. When I went there, there were small stalls in the courtyard. The wintersweets trees were in full bloom, forming a natural freehand painting against the backdrop of the white walls. The sunlight shines on the wintersweet flowers, like stars. A lovely big orange cat was also seen in the yard, sitting under a plum tree and next to the flowers, watching people coming and going. · [BlindfoldMonkey] This is not a typical Suzhou tourist green line, but I am following the footsteps of my previous life and re-experiencing this familiar yet unfamiliar city. It’s great that people come and go, and the world changes, but in fact you are still you, and I am still me. ·

As you step into Yiyuan, a festive atmosphere greets you, and the subtle fragrance of blooming wintersweets fills every corner. From time to time, tourists dressed in ancient costumes walk through the corridors, under the wintersweets, and on the curved bridges... The garden is not too big, but it is elegant and beautiful. You can stroll in the garden, enjoy the scenery and appreciate the plum blossoms, and occasionally encounter a garden cat...

| Fragrant wintersweet in ancient gardens, beautiful even in the cold! "Wintersweet, with its natural fragrance, is not common. Butterflies and bees chase after it, and the honey is ripe." Without any warning, without any hesitation, a faint fragrance fills the air. This is the season of wintersweet. In the coldest days of winter, it's rare to see the sun. Take a stroll in the Suzhou gardens and enjoy the rare good mood. Walk under the wintersweet trees, and the refreshing fragrance of the flowers will come to you, making you feel relaxed and happy. From time to time, some passers-by are attracted by the fragrance and come to feel the rich fragrance of wintersweet. The wintersweet in winter is different from the spring flowers in the sun and the summer flowers in full bloom. It is the proud flower that blooms in the cold, the tenacity that faces the cold winter, and the most beautiful and charming scenery in the bleak winter. In recent days, there have been many tourists in Suzhou to enjoy and take photos of wintersweet. We recommend several gardens, such as Jushilin, Yiyuan, and Quyuan, where the wintersweet is in full bloom, dancing in the wind, and is very lovely. Each wintersweet is showing its graceful posture, adding color and fragrance to the dull winter! In addition, there are early spring flowers and trees such as red plum, camellia, and bonsai in the garden for visitors to enjoy. In addition to enjoying the flowers and trees, visitors can also take a break in the pavilions and enjoy the leisurely winter time!

Yi Garden is located at No. 43 (now No. 1265) Renmin Road, Suzhou. It was built during the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. The garden is divided into east and west parts. The west part of the garden was originally an ancestral hall, and the south part of the garden leads to a residence. As the garden was built relatively late, it absorbed the strengths of other gardens, such as the covered corridor, mandarin duck hall, rockery, and stone boat. It was listed as a cultural relic protection unit in Suzhou in 1963 and a cultural relic protection unit in Jiangsu Province in 1982.

It’s winter vacation! The first stop is Suzhou! In winter, there are relatively not so many tourists. Recently, the wintersweets are in full bloom and can be seen everywhere in gardens and temples. It is a great pleasure to travel in the fragrance of flowers. 🚌🚌Transportation There is no airport in Suzhou. You can choose the nearby Shanghai Hongqiao, Pudong, and Wuxi Shuofang airports, and then take the high-speed rail to Suzhou. Suzhou Station is preferred as it is located in Gusu District and is convenient for sightseeing. 🏠Accommodation The best places to stay are near Guanqian Street and Shantang Street, which are close to tourist attractions and have plenty of food. 🥙Delicious Food Crab roe noodles, pan-fried prawns, Suzhou noodles, Suzhou sweet soup, etc. are highly recommended. There are many snack shops in Pingjiang Road, Shantang Street and other places, which is very convenient. New Year's Day Tour Route Xiyuan Temple, Yiyuan, Pingjiang Road, Jushilin, Shiquan Street, Canglang Pavilion, Confucian Temple, Jinji Lake, sunset view Scenic spot tour guide 🎈Xiyuan Temple: Make a New Year's wish when you enter the temple, let's get rich together in 2025, then eat vegetarian noodles, rub kittens, feed pigeons, and see the beautiful yellow wall wintersweets, which look like stars scattered in a yellow sea. Remember to get the New Year calendar and spring couplets when you leave, and bring good luck home 2🎈Yiyuan: Enjoy the last autumn colors and the earliest wintersweets in the garden, and meet a cute kitten~ Red maple Remember to go in the morning, it’s too late in the afternoon Pingjiang Road Buddhist Association: The traditional Chinese painting of wintersweets is full of Zen. The one in the front yard is already in full bloom. Go there between 10 and 11 am. The light and shadow are very beautiful. It is very good to take pictures through the window or doorway. 🎈Canglang Pavilion: 108 lattice windows are extremely delicate, and the 100-year-old beauty tea in the garden has been opened. It is located on the rockery, with cave doors and flower windows for overhead shooting 🎈Confucian Temple: Opposite Canglang Pavilion, there are few people and it is quiet, suitable for sunbathing and daydreaming. There are also 6 big white geese swimming around and quacking, which is so fun. 🎈Jinji Lake: Watch the orange sunset, and check in the popular Ferris wheel and flying sculpture 🎈Shopping and eating at Shiquan Street At noon, we went directly to Shiquan Street to find food. It is worthy of being China's Shiquan Street. The New Year atmosphere was captured directly. The big tree wore a colorful sweater, the pink little snake was very cute, and there were also bottle flower waterfalls, New Year gongs, and fortune chairs. I knocked the New Year gong many times. Good luck in 2025 will come soon, hahaha

"Yiyuan Garden in Suzhou is like a bright pearl embedded in the painting of Jiangnan water town. It carries the traces of time, exudes a unique charm, and attracts people's attention and hearts." The garden is divided into east and west parts, separated by a corridor. The flower windows on the corridor walls connect the east and west views, adding depth to the scenery. The east part is mainly composed of courtyard buildings, with winding corridors surrounding the pavilion courtyard, decorated with flowers, trees, and stone peaks. The west part is the main scenic area of the garden, with a pond in the center, surrounded by rockeries, flowers, trees, and buildings. The water surface in the middle is gathered, and the east and west ends are long and narrow, with curved bridges and water gates built, and the pond water flows endlessly. The rockery in the north of the pond is made of beautiful lake stones, and although the mountain is not high, it has peaks, ridges, caves, and valleys, which are interestingly reflected with trees and mountain pavilions. Yiyuan Garden

After leaving Huanxiu Mountain Villa, I walked a little over a kilometer to the bustling Renmin Road and entered Yiyuan Garden. The weather was cold, and the big cat that usually lazed by the pool was nowhere to be found. The huge ginkgo trees, bright red maples, beautiful tallow trees, and the pomegranate tree at the entrance all painted Yiyuan Garden with the colors of autumn. I admired Mi Fu's calligraphy and the works of other famous artists. Although the garden is small, it is worth savoring.

#chinatrip 📍Yi Yuan Garden 怡园, Su Zhou, China Visited this zen and picturesque garden in China and we had an enjoyable and chill time here! The garden encomprised of ponds, pavilions, ancestral halls, greeneries! The walkways of YiYuan garden is twisting and winding, adapting and was first built in the late Qing dynasty. The scenery is beautiful and has got many Instagrammable corners! This garden is relatively small compared to other famous gardens in China, and also it is less crowded and packed with locals and tourists. Lovely place to visit, the ambiance was rather peaceful and zen. We spent around an hour strolling around and taking in the view, enjoying our time here. Pretty relaxing and enjoyable!

Autumn always comes late in Yiyuan. In December, the maple leaves in Yiyuan turn red, the ginkgo leaves turn yellow, and the colors of red, orange, yellow and green are like an overturned oil painting palette. Don't miss it when you travel to Suzhou. 🌳Yiyuan was built during the reign of Emperor Guangxu. Although it is small and exquisite, it has gathered the characteristics of major gardens in Suzhou, and it is like being in a museum of garden art. 🍁There are not only beautiful scenery here, but also profound cultural heritage. The Gu family's "Guoyun Tower" is famous all over the world. The garden was once a place where scholars and writers gathered, leaving behind countless poems and inscriptions, witnessing the glory of Jiangnan culture... 🚶‍♀️Must-check-in route: Yuyan Pavilion-Baishi Jingshe-Luoji Pavilion-Huafangzhai-Biwulou Fengguan-Mianbi Pavilion-Ouxiangxie-Nanxue Pavilion-Baishixuan 📷Photograph and check-in 1️⃣ There is a 300-year-old ginkgo tree in Yiyuan. It is so beautiful when the leaves turn yellow every autumn. 2️⃣The maple leaves on the boat have also turned red 🍁, making them great for taking photos. 3️⃣There are several cute cats in Yiyuan 🐱 that can be captured in the same frame, a perfect pet blockbuster. ❗️❗️Tips: 1️⃣Yiyuan is exquisite and small, with few people and beautiful scenery 2️⃣Quiet in a busy area, very suitable for taking photos 🍁: Yiyuan 🚦: No. 1265 Renmin Road, Gusu District 🚇: Take Metro Line 1/4 and get off at Leqiao Station 🚗: Just navigate to Yiyuan, 🅿️Parking: 5r/h 🎫Ticket: 15r/person Garden Card🆓 ⏰：7:30-17:00

| A very detailed travel guide for two days and one night. Are you also looking for a charming small town in the south of the Yangtze River? I thought Suzhou was very beautiful, but until I came to Yangzhou, I found that it has a unique charm 😉. 🎈【Yangzhou 2-day 1-night itinerary】 - Day 1️⃣ - Slender West Lake: It is recommended to go when the park opens at 6 o'clock, as there will be many people after 8 o'clock. The South District is where the most essential check-in spots are concentrated. Xichuntai, Diaoyutai, Wuting Bridge and Twenty-Four Bridges are super beautiful for taking photos, and then exit from the West Gate. - Grand Canal Museum: The order of visiting during holidays is very important, Hall 8👉🏻Hall 2👉🏻Hall 3👉🏻Hall 1👉🏻Roof Garden. Walk out of the museum and go along Yunbo Road. Zhuiyue Bridge is a good place to take panoramic photos. - Dongguan Street: This is like Shantang Street in Yangzhou. It is a historical protection district that tourist groups must visit. Ge Garden is here, and there are all kinds of delicious food. It is great to listen to music and walk around the garden. - Day2️⃣ - He Garden: The four scenes of the double-story corridor, the brocade window, the water pavilion and the rockery are impressive. Although it is not as famous as the Geyuan Garden, it is larger in area and has more places to visit. It is divided into four parts: East Garden, West Garden, Garden Courtyard, and Pianshi Mountain House. It is also the filming location for many TV dramas. - Pi Shi Street: The huge Yangzhou sign is here. It is a popular street with a literary and fresh style. There are many small shops and it is easy to make photos. - Siwang Pavilion: Navigate to Yiyuan Garden. There is a small alley in the north and south. The alley opposite Yiyuan Garden has good lighting and is great for taking photos. 🏨【Accommodation Recommendation】 The Li Rui Hotel in Yangzhou's Slender West Lake is a good choice. The decoration style is avant-garde and fashionable, perfect for taking photos. There is welcome refreshments at the entrance, free drinks in the minibar, no card required for electricity in the room, and there is also a parking lot, a cafe, a gym (equipped with a laundry room), and a rooftop terrace bar where you can have a drink. The surrounding environment is beautiful and the supporting facilities are complete. 🍜【Food Experience】 Have a bowl of Yangzhou morning tea in the morning to start a beautiful day in a comfortable way. There are so many delicious foods in Yangzhou that it’s hard to choose. Which one do you like best?

Catch the tail of summer Yiyuan Limited Pomegranate Red Has anyone not taken a photo yet? There are also cute cats Enjoy the lazy afternoon sun 📍Address: Suzhou Yiyuan 🚇Transportation: Walk 184 meters from Exit 8 of Leqiao Station on Subway Line 1

🌟With National Day just around the corner, are you worried that Suzhou's popular gardens will be packed with people? Don't worry, today we're going to introduce you to a hidden gem of a garden - Yiyuan Garden, where you can enjoy peace and tranquility even during National Day! 🌿👣 🏡Yiyuan Garden, a name that makes you yearn for it. It is located at No. 1265 Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou, with convenient transportation. Take Exit 8 of Leqiao Station on Subway Line 4 and walk more than 200 meters to get there. 🚇🚶‍♀️ 🌸As soon as you step into Yiyuan Garden, you feel like you've stepped into a carefully arranged classical painting. Although the garden is not large, every part of it is meticulously carved, with rockeries, green bamboo, pavilions, and towers, small and exquisite. The east part is the old house of Wu Kuan, a minister of the Ming Dynasty, and the west part is expanded by the Gu family. The east and west parts are separated by a complex corridor, with flower windows on the corridor wall, connecting the east and west scenery, which has a unique flavor. 🏞️🏡 🐱And, there are two internet celebrity stars hidden in Yiyuan Garden - the domineering Mimi and his delicate wife Xiaobai. This pair of fairy cats, strolling under the magnolia flowers in spring, resting under the shade of trees in summer, drunk in the autumn colors of the garden in autumn, and cuddling for warmth in winter, their sweet daily life will definitely make you feel sweet! 💑🐾 📸In addition to enjoying the beautiful garden scenery and interacting with the cats, Yiyuan Garden is also a great place to take photos. The rose wall, the moon gate of the pavilion, the cloud wall of the Suolüxuan, the maple and loquat trees of the Xiaocanglang, every corner can take a big picture! 📷🌸 🍵If you're tired, why not take a break at Yuanye Tea House in the garden, have a cup of fragrant tea, taste the exquisite tea snacks, and enjoy this rare leisure and tranquility. 🍵🍰 🎉During the National Day holiday, instead of squeezing into popular gardens, come to Yiyuan Garden and enjoy this quiet time that belongs to you! 🎉🌿

🍂Suzhou Garden | Autumn pomegranate red, encounter Chinese aesthetics🍂 🎈Baozi😉, in 2024 Suzhou, the pomegranate is so red and early👏, as if it is happily announcing that this beautiful city is quietly entering autumn🎊. 📍The pomegranate tree at the entrance of Yi Garden is definitely a treasure in the garden landscape✨. The ancient tree trunk twists and turns, standing quietly in the courtyard. Those red pomegranate fruits are like brilliant rubies inlaid in the green, contrasting with the white walls and black tiles, and the lake stone gate, it's so beautiful😍. This touch of red in autumn is really like a divine brush, drawing a beautiful picture of Chinese aesthetics👏. ✨Walking into Yi Garden, it seems to have stepped into a wonderful world of time. The breeze is blowing, the pomegranate tree leaves are rustling, as if gently telling an old story. The sun shines through the gaps in the leaves, and the mottled light and shadow add a sense of tranquility and mystery to the garden, love it💕. 📸Baozi, come and check in the autumn beauty of Suzhou Garden😎! Use the camera to record this super healing picture, and appreciate the unique charm of Suzhou aesthetics and garden aesthetics. In this autumn, let us indulge in the poetry and romance of Suzhou Garden💖.

After a long wait through three seasons, autumn has finally arrived. The upcoming Suzhou is undoubtedly the ultimate place to enjoy autumn in China🍁. The maple leaves are as fiery as flames, reflecting on the clear water, with ancient trees casting sparse shadows and ginkgo leaves covering the paths. Pavilions and towers are hidden in the autumn scenery, fully showcasing the unique charm of Jiangnan gardens. If you plan to visit Suzhou to enjoy the autumn, remember this route recommended by locals, which will allow you to fully appreciate the autumn scenery of Jiangnan🛶. 🗺️ Two-day autumn tour route in Suzhou: Day 1: Beisi Pagoda ➠ Humble Administrator's Garden ➠ Dinghui Temple ➠ Wu Zuoren Art Museum ➠ Master of the Nets Garden. Day 2: Yiyuan Garden ➠ Huanxiu Villa ➠ Yi Garden ➠ Lingering Garden ➠ Tiger Hill. 📸️ Suzhou autumn photo spots: ✅ Beisi Pagoda (Bao'en Temple): Just one subway stop from the high-speed rail station. The intertwining ginkgo and red maple form a picturesque scene, beautiful and easy to photograph with fewer people around. The persimmon tree at the Beisi Pagoda subway entrance is also fully ripe, allowing you to capture the picturesque scene of "everything goes well". ✅ Humble Administrator's Garden: It is recommended to enter the garden early in the morning when there are fewer people. The red maple at "Jianshan Tower" is breathtakingly beautiful, making anyone look good in photos, with a fairy-like mist lingering over the pond. ✅ Dinghui Temple + Wu Zuoren Art Museum: Two tall ancient ginkgo trees stand on either side of the temple, and the nearby Wu Zuoren Art Museum offers a magical reflection of the twin towers. ✅ Tiger Hill: The ultimate aesthetic of the ancestors' circular framing is perfectly embodied here, showcasing the romance of Chinese aesthetics. "Third Spring" and "Yixie Garden" are must-visit spots. ✅ Yi Garden: As a filming location for "Dream of the Red Chamber", the red chicken-claw maple is stunning, and the circular door is unforgettable at first glance. ✅ Huanxiu Villa: A lesser-known garden, the stone tables and chairs under the red maple trees make for great photos. ✅ Master of the Nets Garden: A treasure garden with beautiful scenery in all seasons, featuring bamboo framing, half-walls in the picture, and golden light reflections. ✅ Yiyuan Garden: Tall ginkgo trees, orange-red chicken-claw maples standing by the water, and internet-famous cats roaming around. ✅ Lingering Garden: The back mountain of Lingering Garden is like a natural palette, with gradient colors covering the pavilion, making people feel refreshed. 📝 Suzhou autumn tips: ❶ The red maple starts to change color in early November, turns fully red by the end of November, and early December is the best viewing period. The viewing period for ginkgo is relatively short, usually concentrated at the end of November to early December. The timing may vary slightly each year due to weather conditions. Friends planning to visit Suzhou are advised to arrange their itinerary in advance~ ❷ In Suzhou gardens, the Humble Administrator's Garden and Lion Grove Garden require advance reservations, while other gardens can be entered on-site.

Yi Garden is located in the center of the ancient city of Suzhou. It was built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and is a private garden with a history of more than 270 years. This is a private garden that combines the style of Jiangnan gardens and Huizhou architectural skills. It is known as "the best garden in the world, the best garden in Suzhou". 🌈Attraction features: Entering Yi Garden is like traveling through the poetry and painting of Jiangnan Water Town. The long corridor is winding and twisting, with green bamboo covering it, and the fish are swimming leisurely. The rockery in the green shade is unique in shape and amazing. Along the long bridge and flowing water, you can see the simple and elegant pavilions, terraces, buildings, and pavilions. The most famous one is the Diancui Pavilion in the center. There is a jade stone hanging in the pavilion, which is said to be a royal item given to Emperor Qianlong by a salt merchant in Yangzhou during the Qing Dynasty. 🌟Highlights: In Yi Garden, you must not miss the stone bridge named "Yixian Bridge". The railings on the bridge are carved from huge granite stones, and the exquisite patterns are breathtaking. In addition to visiting traditional garden landscapes, Yi Garden also collects a large number of precious cultural relics and artworks. The most famous one is the "Yuzhi Hall Collection" of the Ming Dynasty. This is a rare version of the collection of essays and opera works by famous scholars of the Ming Dynasty, which can be described as a treasure of Chinese culture. 📍Detailed address: No. 1265, Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🕐️Scenic area opening hours: Monday to Sunday 07:30-17:00 🎟️Ticket related: 💰Adult ticket: 15 yuan/person 💰Student/elderly ticket: 7.5 yuan/person 🚉Traffic strategy: Subway Line 1—Leqiao Station (Exit 8)—Walk 200m to reach 📝Note tips: It is very close to Guanqian Street~ (If you are a friend who takes the bus, please note: you can choose the station to the station: Leqiao North or Chayuanchang Guanqian Street West) 💗Other tips: The scenery is beautiful and there are few people, and the garden is small and exquisite Yi Garden

Long-awaited garden check-in Yiyuan is really beautiful recently Under the addition of sunshine and blue sky, fruits and flowers are competing for beauty Pomegranates, crape myrtle, silver myrtle, lotus, green maple Scenery at every step, endless views to capture Relax your tired body and mind, recharge your downcast self Hope today's happiness can continue Not many people on Tuesday afternoon The pomegranates are big and red, very beautiful 🌏 Address: Entrance of Yiyuan, Suzhou

The pomegranates in Yiyuan Garden are ripe, symbolizing the arrival of autumn in Suzhou. 🍂 💦This mini garden is hidden in the city center, but there are few people except when watching cats and pomegranates. If you miss the ripe pomegranates, it doesn't matter. The refreshing courtyard is also good for strolling, or you can get up early to feel the atmosphere of the venue (it opens at 07:30). As soon as you enter the garden, you can see the persimmon tree full of fruits, full, round, red, and it feels like the harvest season is coming. 🍁 If you want to feel the cozy autumn better, you can choose to sit in the Yuanye Tea House facing the pomegranate tree. The single ticket on weekdays is only 46r, which is a great deal! There is a group purchase available. 🤫 【Yiyuan Garden】 No. 1265, Renmin Road 💰Regular ticket price 15r (free admission to the tea room)

Speaking of autumn scenery, the autumn colors of Suzhou gardens are unparalleled. I visited Suzhou for two days last autumn and was deeply impressed by the traditional aesthetics of our ancestors. Every brick and tile, every step a scene, each meticulously crafted composition forms a framed view that outlines a stunning picture, making you fall in love at first sight. The combination of gardens and autumn scenery is what I consider the pinnacle; experiencing the romance of autumn in such a beautiful environment is truly extraordinary. 📜 Suzhou Autumn Tour Route DAY 1: Humble Administrator's Garden → Wu Zuoren Art Museum → Master of the Nets Garden → Xiyuan Temple → Shantang Street DAY 2: Tiger Hill → Yiyuan Garden → Huanxiu Villa → Art Garden → Lingering Garden 📸 Recommended Photo Spots Humble Administrator's Garden: The autumn scenery of the Humble Administrator's Garden is unique. It is recommended to go early in the morning when there are fewer people, allowing for better appreciation of the garden's beauty. Wu Zuoren Art Museum: The magical spot for the reflection of the twin towers in the fish pond is here. Master of the Nets Garden: A small and exquisite garden, the autumn scenery is poetic and picturesque, with the buildings and natural landscapes perfectly integrated. Xiyuan Temple: Besides petting cats and eating vegetarian noodles, the ginkgo leaves covering the ground in autumn are also beautiful. Shantang Street: A must-visit in Suzhou, the blue-toned photos taken here are stunning, reminiscent of the prosperous Tang Dynasty nights in Jiangnan. Tiger Hill: In autumn, the redwoods cover the slopes, showcasing the aesthetics of our ancestors, and with the warm sunset, the autumn scenery is truly breathtaking. Yiyuan Garden: With a unique garden style, in autumn you can capture beautiful scenes of pomegranates and cats together. Huanxiu Villa: The landscape of Jiangnan gardens, with two large red maples paired with white walls and black tiles, adds to the serene and clear atmosphere. Art Garden: Although small, it is rich in layers, with a scene at every step. The circular archway paired with the red maple autumn colors is unparalleled. Lingering Garden: In addition to 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 Best Viewing Period: The red maples start to change color in early November, turning fully red by the end of November. Early December is the best viewing period; the ginkgo viewing period is relatively short, usually concentrated at the end of November and early December. Ticket Booking: You can purchase tickets in advance to enter the garden. To capture beautiful scenes without people, go early and queue up. Entering with the first batch when the garden opens allows for worry-free photography.