Couple's Garden Retreat / 耦园
Category
Historical
Why Visit
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Romantic garden with symbolic design
- Less crowded than Suzhou's major gardens
- Excellent combination of residential architecture and landscaped gardens
- Accessible by both land and canal.
Suggested Duration
1.5–2 hours
Best Visiting Time
07:30–09:00 or 16:00–17:00 or until 21:00 for night tour
Suitable For
- Couples
- Garden lovers
- Cultural travelers
- Architecture enthusiasts
Tips
- Consider arriving by traditional canal boat for a memorable entrance
- Observe the paired architectural motifs throughout the garden
- Combine your visit with nearby Pingjiang Road.
Admission Type
Paid Ticket
Reservation Required
No
Reservation Max.
Ticket is also available H-7 max. It is recommended to book the ticket in advance during major holidays and peak travel periods.
Opening Hours
Peak season: 07:30–17:30 (Last ticket sell at 17:00); Off-season: 07:30–17:00 (Last ticket sell at 16:30)
Address (English & Chinese)
No. 6 Xiaoxinqiao Lane, Cang Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
江苏省苏州市姑苏区仓街小新桥巷6号
(耦园)
Amaps Link
https://surl.amap.com/kiKRSPs
Baidu Link
https://j.map.baidu.com/80/m-
Note
Ticket price: 25 元. It has night tour times during summer holiday (July 1st to August 31st each year, open until 21:00 with last entry at 20:30).