With the weather getting hotter and hotter, lotus flowers across the city are about to be in full bloom. So, what are the best places to appreciate them? Take this guide and pay these attractions a visit during the holiday!
Lotus-pond Wetland
Park
It is the largest urban wetland park themed on lotus flowers in the country and boasts over 200 varieties from both home and abroad.
Tickets: 30 yuan
Opening Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (No entry after 8:30 p.m.)
For the convenience of visitors, a special bus line bound for the park has opened. People can take Suzhou Rail Transit Line 4 to Longdaobang Station龙道浜[地铁站] and transfer to the bus.
Route: Longdaobang (north side)→Jinzhuan Road→Huangli Road→Yuyao Road→Taiyang Road→Lotus-pond Wetland Park
Stops: Longdaobang (north side), Suzhou China Botanical Garden, Lotus-pond Wetland Park
Opening Date: June 22, 23 and 24, July 1, 2, 8 and 9
Service Hours:
From Longdaobang: 8:40 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.
From Lotus-pond Wetland Park: 9 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., 1:35 p.m. to 5:20
Humble Administrator's Garden
Lotuses are one of the main flowers in the Humble Administrator's Garden. Numerous in variety, these flowers are complemented by the scenery inside the garden. An exhibition on lotus flowers is currently being held.
Best Spots: Hall of Distance Fragrance远香堂, Pavilion in Lotus Breezes荷风四面亭, Mountain-in-view Tower见山楼, Hall of 36 Pairs of Mandarin Ducks卅六鸳鸯馆
Tickets: 70 yuan
Opening Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tiger Hill
Compared to other lotus ponds, the one in the Yixie Garden is more natural.
Best Spots: Yixie Garden一榭园, Flower Goddess Garden花神苑, White Lotus Pond白莲池
Tickets: 60 yuan
Opening Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Lingering Garden
Visitors are able to enjoy the full view of the 600-square-meter pond in the middle of the garden at Hanbi Mountain Villa, and admire different kinds of lotuses and water lilies.
Best Spots: Hanbi Mountain Villa涵碧山房, Bonsai Garden盆景园
Tickets: 45 yuan
Opening Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shihu Scenic Area
The scenic area is perfect for appreciating lotus flowers. Moreover, it's free to the public.
Best Spots: Yuzhuang Park渔庄, Xingchun Bridge行春桥
Tickets: Free
Opening Hours: All day
Jinji Lake
There are several lotus ponds by the fitness trail around Jinji Lake. You can enjoy the beautiful view while strolling.
Tickets: Free
Opening Hours: All day
Shanghu Lake
Shanghu Lake is situated near a mountain and a river, making the lotus flowers there more graceful.
Best Spots: Taigong Island太公岛, Moon Causeway月堤, Fushui Mountain Villa拂水山庄, Lotus-fragrance Islet荷香洲 (Four-season Park, Wisteria Corridor)
Tickets: 60 yuan
Opening Hours: 8:10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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