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)

Note

Ticket price: 40 元.