4.6/5
Byu412The biggest Suzhou garden of the classical garden styles, I’ve now seen it twice in spring and autumn, personally prefer it in autumn with the beautiful autumn leaves colours. Can be very very crowded on weekends/holiday periods, but even an average weekday there’s still a handful of people around.
4.7/5
M10***61Niushou Mountain, the air is so fresh, it instantly lifts my spirits! 🌿 The magnificent Buddha Palace is breathtaking, a feast for the eyes. Walking along the mountain path, the pine trees, bamboo groves, and the golden and orange leaves create a vibrant tapestry of colors, like stepping into an autumn fairytale. 🍂 Sitting on the rocks by the lake for a long time, watching the fallen leaves sway on the water, even our work worries faded away. The tranquility here is a rare treasure in the city. Would you like to experience this peace and quiet?
4.7/5
Anonymous userThe organization of this large-scale event by the scenic area was quite good. People who couldn't book tickets were shown signs at the entrance to book tickets for the same day, which was convenient for visitors who had traveled from afar. However, as a 5A scenic area, there were very few chairs provided for tourists to rest along the roads and in outdoor areas where rest is needed. Many people had to sit on stone figures or low barriers.
44.6/5
233***65The price has gone up, but the experience hasn't improved. It was too crowded on the weekend, making the experience much worse. The venue was packed, and some areas had flow control measures, allowing entry only. The queues to get into the South and New Area were manageable in the morning, but they got much longer in the afternoon.
54.6/5
果果旅行日记（穷游版）📍Suzhou • Hanshan Temple The moon sets, crows caw, frost fills the sky; River maples and fishing lights reflect my sorrowful sleep. Outside Gusu city lies Hanshan Temple; At midnight, the bell tolls to the traveler's boat. My impression of Hanshan Temple probably all comes from this poem, "A Night Mooring at Maple Bridge." You should definitely visit Hanshan Temple at least once in a while—a pure land, three sticks of incense—may all your wishes come true, and all your hopes be fulfilled. 📍Address: No. 24, Hanshan Temple Lane, Gusu District, Suzhou City📍 🎫Ticket Price: 💰20 RMB (No reservation required‼️) 🚗Transportation: 🚌Take a bus to Heshanqiao Station or Laifengqiao Station; multiple bus lines are available! Heshanqiao Line: 301, 307, 313, 324, 33 Laifengqiao Line: 10, 324, 406, 45, 9, 931 🚇Take the subway to Line 1, Exit 3 of Xihuanlukou Station. Walk or transfer to a bus/cycling! 🅿️If driving, you can navigate to the parking lot at the west gate of Hanshan Temple, but parking is limited, so arrive early! ⏰ Don't miss the opening hours: 7:30-16:30 (Last entry at 16:00, park closes at 16:30) 🔁Tour Route: Bell Garden → Huaxia Poetry Stele → Enter through the West Gate → Vegetarian Restaurant → Copying Sutras → Counting Arhats → Mahavira Hall → Ringing the Bell for Blessings → Backyard Pagoda → Feeding Koi Fish 🐟 → Guanyin Peak Notes for Visiting: 1️⃣Bring some cash as a backup! 💵 2️⃣ The popular photo spot, "Hanshan Temple," is located at the West Gate. Don't forget to take a picture! 📸 3️⃣ Koi Fish Area: 10 yuan/bag of fish food. Touch the koi for good luck! 🍀 4️⃣ Bell Ringing for Blessings: 5 yuan for 3 rings inside the temple, 20 yuan for 3 rings outside the temple. The melodious bell sound will dispel your worries! 🔔 5️⃣ Incense Burning for Blessings: Family portrait incense is 80 yuan/set. You can also bring your own incense. Pray clockwise in all four directions for peace, studies, and marriage! 🙏 6️⃣ Touching the Pixiu: Left for wealth, right for protection. Remember to touch it! 💰 7️⃣ Fortune Telling: Fortune telling costs 20 yuan (cash only). See how your fortune turns out! 🔮 8️⃣ Vegetarian Restaurant: Try the vegetarian noodles, around 18-25 yuan, and you can get free refills! 🍜 📌Tips: ⚠️When entering the temple, don't step on the threshold; just follow the flow of people. ⚠️Dress appropriately; avoid outlandish clothing. ⚠️Remember to come back and give thanks if your wish comes true!
64.6/5Anonymous userYuanzhu Island is absolutely gorgeous in autumn. There are so many seagulls. The Red Sandalwood Forest is also beautiful. You don't need to take the sightseeing bus; it's just a 2.8-kilometer walk to the pier. This 2.8-kilometer walk is the most beautiful part.
74.6/5Anonymous userSome interesting attractions were cancelled, as were the nighttime attractions; the park closes at 5 PM, and this wasn't mentioned when purchasing tickets. The rides are just so-so, typical of all theme parks, nothing special. I won't be coming back.
84.7/5
M30***11• Cultural Value: The Lion Grove Garden is a temple garden that integrates the principles of Zen Buddhism and the pleasures of gardens, embodying the fusion of traditional garden design techniques and Buddhist thought. It was included in the supplementary list of nominees for World Heritage status in 1997 and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000.
94.7/5
135***16Tiger Hill Scenic Area is a landmark of Wu culture with a history of 2,500 years in Suzhou. The core tour takes 3-4 hours. The ticket price is 60-70 yuan during peak and off-peak seasons. It is famous for historical sites such as Tiger Hill Pagoda and Sword Pool. Su Shi of the Song Dynasty praised it, saying, "It would be a pity to visit Suzhou without visiting Tiger Hill."
104.7/5M27***06Lingering Garden is known for its "small but beautiful landscapes, with many scenic spots within a small space." Pavilions and terraces are reflected in the clear water, strange peaks and rocks hide tranquility, and plaques and couplets contain profound meaning. Strolling through it, one can fully appreciate the elegance and charm of Jiangnan gardens.
Yi Liang Pavilion in Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden) is open for a limited time
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