Lion Forest Garden/Lion Grove Garden / 狮子林
Category
Historical
Nature
Why Visit
- Famous for China's most impressive scholar's rock maze
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- A masterpiece of Yuan Dynasty garden design
- Offers a completely different style from the Humble Administrator's Garden.
Suggested Duration
1–2 hours
Best Visiting Time
07:30–10:00
Suitable For
- History lovers
- Garden enthusiasts
- Architecture lovers
- First-time visitors
Tips
- Don't rush through the rock maze—it is the garden's highlight
- Wear comfortable shoes, as some paths are uneven
- Visit together with Suzhou Museum and the Humble Administrator's Garden, all within walking distance
- Climb the pavilion for panoramic views of the garden.
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 28th February: 07:30–17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
Address (English & Chinese)
No. 23 Yuanlin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
江苏省苏州市姑苏区园林路23号
(4A景区)
Amaps Link
https://surl.amap.com/4QXlXSq1b1Z8
Baidu Link
https://j.map.baidu.com/90/t0
Note
Ticket price: 40 元.
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