Lingering Garden / 留园
Category
Historical
Nature
Why Visit
- One of the Four Great Classical Gardens of China
- Famous for its architectural design and long covered corridors
- Spectacular seasonal scenery throughout the year
- Less crowded than the Humble Administrator's Garden in the early morning
- Outstanding example of traditional Chinese landscape art.
Suggested Duration
1.5–2.5 hours
Best Visiting Time
07:30–09:00 or 15:30–17:00
Suitable For
- Garden lovers
- History enthusiasts
- Architecture lovers
- Couples
Tips
- Pay attention to the different themed courtyards
- Don't miss the famous Crown of Clouds Peak (冠云峰), one of China's most celebrated Taihu rocks
- Spring and autumn offer the most picturesque scenery.
Admission Type
Paid Ticket
Reservation Required
Yes
Reservation Max.
H-7 max
Opening Hours
March 1st to October 31th: 07:30–17:30 (Last entry at 17:00); November 1st to February 28th: 07:30–17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
Address (English & Chinese)
No. 338 Liuyuan Road, outside Changmen Gate, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
江苏省苏州市姑苏区留园路338号
(5A级区)
Amaps Link
https://surl.amap.com/WITto0jR
Baidu Link
https://j.map.baidu.com/28/b3
Note
Ticket price: 55 元.
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