Bidding farewell to the heat of August, we welcome the clear and crisp autumn climate of September. The best time for visiting the renowned Suzhou classical gardens has come.
Your can step on the Small Flying Rainbow in the Humble Administrator's Garden and feel the ups and downs of the twisted paths and corridors.
Tickets: 80 RMB in high season (Apr-May, July-Oct); 70 RMB in low season (Jan-Mar, June, Nov-Dec)
Opening hours: 7:30-17:30 (Mar 1-Nov 15, ticket sales stop at 17:00); 7:30-17:00 (Nov 16-the end of Feb, ticket sales stop at 16:30 )
Tel: 0512-67549946
You can stand in front of the Cloud Capped Peak in the Lingering Garden and enjoy the unique Taihu Lake stone.
Tickets: RMB55 yuan in high season; RMB45 yuan in low season
Opening hours: 7:30-17:30 (Mar. 11-Oct. 31, ticket sales stop at 17:00); 7:30-17:00 (Nov. 1-Mar. 10, ticket sales stop at 16:30)
Tel: 0512-65337903
You can walk into the Lion Grove Garden and appreciate the ingenuity of rockery builders in ancient times.
Tickets: RMB40 yuan in high season; 30 yuan in low season
Opening hours: 7:30-17:30 (Mar. 1 to Oct. 15, ticket sales stop at 17:00); 7:30-17:00 (Oct. 16-end of Feb., ticket sales stop at 16:30)
Tel: 0512-67773263
You can relax by drinking tea and chatting at the Shuangzhao Pavilion in the Couple's Retreat Garden.
Ticket price: RMB25 yuan in high season; 20 yuan in low season
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
Tel: 0512-67272717
You can visit the Canglang Pavilion and feel the distinctive waterfront architectural style of the oldest classical garden in Suzhou.
Tickets: RMB20 yuan in high season; 15 yuan in low season
Opening hours: 7:30-17:30 (Apr. 21-Oct. 20, ticket sales stop at 17:00); 7:30-17:00 (Oct. 21-Apr. 20, ticket sales stop at 16:30)
Tel: 0512-67970005
You can drop by the Master of the Nets Garden at night and follow eight immersive performances to find the different sights within the garden.
Tickets: 40 RMB in high season (Apr 1-May 31, July 1-Oct 31); 30 RMB in low season (Nov 1-Mar 31 and June)
Opening hours: 7:30-17:30 (Apr 21-Oct 20); 7:30-17:00 (Oct 21-Apr 20)
Tickets for the night performances are 100 RMB each. (opening hours: Apr 1-Oct 31, 19:30-22:00)
Tel: 0512-65293190
Let's enjoy the autumn scenery inside numerous Suzhou classical gardens in September. Remember to make reservations via WeChat Official Account "苏州园林旅游" before going.
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