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)

Note

Ticket price: 55 元.