Suzhou Lion Grove | Garden Rockery | Ultimate Check-in Guide

The Lion Grove is one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, a national 4A level tourist attraction, named for the numerous rockeries within the garden that resemble lions. The rockeries in the grove are like a maze, offering changing views with every step, with pavilions and unique rocks creating a world of their own; the sunlight shining through the colorful glazed windows is truly beautiful~ 📍Address: No. 23, Yuanlin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City ⏰Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30 (No entry after 17:00) 🎫Ticket: 30 yuan/person (off-season) / 40 yuan/person (peak season) / Half price for student tickets 🚘Transportation: It is recommended to walk or drive Parking🅿️: There are parking spaces at the entrance of the attraction 🚇Subway: Exit 4 of Beisita Station on Line 4, walk 1.3 kilometers. 📷Photography: It is recommended to wear black and white slim-fit dresses (new Chinese style/Cheongsam are both suitable). It is recommended for girls to take photos at the garden's glazed windows/symmetrical windows/pavilions for better shots 🌱Attractions within the garden: Yanyu Hall → Nine Lions Peak → Yunlin Yiyun → Lixue Hall → Xiuzhu Pavilion → Imperial Stele Pavilion → Jian Mountain Building → Ancient Five Pines Garden → Lake Center Pavilion 👀Explanation: Book an interpreter for explanations / Self-service explanation machine (25 yuan + 99 yuan deposit) / Join a tourist group's guide as there are many tourist groups recently. ⚠️Tips ▼It is not recommended to visit during peak periods, as the grove is small and crowded, which affects the experience. ▼It is not recommended to wear uncomfortable shoes, as there are many stone steps to climb in the rockery. ✔️One hour is enough for a visit to the Lion Grove. ✔️The visitor service center inside offers free storage, as well as free stamping + charging. ✔️There is a cultural and creative shop at the exit where you can buy souvenirs; the very popular glazed window fridge magnets are available for purchase to take photos with. ✔️Remember to bring your ID card. ✔️Next door are the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Suzhou Museum.