Classical Gardens, Suzhou (Humble Administrator's Garden, Huqiu Mountain, Lingering Garden)

Classical Gardens, Suzhou (Humble Administrator's Garden, Huqiu Mountain, Lingering Garden)

蘇州園林（拙政園、虎丘山、留園）（sū zhōu yuán lín zhuó zhèng yuán hǔ qīu shān líu yuán)

Suzhou in Jiangsu province is world-famous for its classical gardens, among which are the Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill and Lingering Garden.

The Humble Administrator's Garden is the large  st, with a history of over 500 years and an abundance of natural and man-made wonders. A place where greenery is matched by glistening ponds and intricately carved pavilions. It is truly an oasis of beautiful proportions.

Tiger Hill, which dates as far back as the late Spring and Autumn period (475-221 BC), gives an impression of serenity with its pagoda and temple. The 1,000-year-old Yunyan Temple and pagoda appear plain, but are truly remarkable structures.

Covering 2.3 hectares, the Lingering Garden is the best-preserved of all Suzhou gardens. Built in 1583, it is the former residence of Xu Taishi, a bureaucrat of the Ming court (1368-1644). In 1961, the garden was listed as a key national cultural relic under State protection.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: Early March to early July

Opening Hours:

          The Humble Administrator's Garden 7:30 am-5:30 pm

          Tiger Hill 7:30 am-5:30 pm (from May to Oct 7)

                        7:30 am-5 pm (from Oct 8 to April)

          The Lingering Garden 7:30 am-5 pm

Ticket Prices:

          The Humble Administrator's Garden

                    70 yuan ($10) in off season (January to March, June, November to December)

                    90 yuan in peak season (April to May, July to October)

           Tiger Hill

                     60 yuan in off season (January to March, June, November to December)

                     80 yuan in peak season (April to May, July to October)

          The Lingering Garden

                      45 yuan in off season (January to March, June, November to December)

                      55 yuan in peak season (April to May, July to October)

Address:

The Humble Administrator's Garden – No 178 Dongbei Street, Gusu district, Suzhou

Tiger Hill – No 8 Huqiu Mountain Gate, Gusu district, Suzhou

The Lingering Garden – No 338 Liuyuan Road, Gusu district, Suzhou

Website:

The Humble Administrator's Garden 

http://www.szzzy.cn/Home/Default(Chinese)

http://www.szzzy.cn/En(English)                           

Tiger Hill https://www.tigerhill.com/CN/ (Chinese)

The Lingering Garden https://www.gardenly.com/index.php (Chinese)

                                https://www.gardenly.com/EN/(English)

Online booking: http://www.szylly.com/ticket/index.htm

Note:
1. If you buy tickets online, you can scan the QR code of your online tickets when entering the scenic areas.