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Visit the 5A Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, a 500-year-old Jiangnan classical garden with East, Middle and West scenic areas. Plan around 3 hours.
Humble Administrator's Garden is located at No. 178, Northeast Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is one of China's four famous gardens and a 5A-rated representative of Jiangnan classical gardens, built in the early Ming Dynasty around 1509 and covering about 78 acres. The garden is divided into three scenic areas. The East is known for flat hills, pine forests, lawns, bamboo ponds and winding waters; the Middle is the water-focused essence, with Yuanxiang Hall and lotus scenery; the West features more refined buildings, including the Eighteen Mandala Flower Pavilion and Thirty-six Mandarin Duck Pavilion. A suggested visit duration is about 3 hours. Opening hours are listed as 07:30–17:30 daily.
No. 178, Northeast Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
Humble Administrator's Garden is located at No. 178, Northeast Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is one of the four famous gardens in China and a representative work of Jiangnan classical gardens. Humble Administrator's Garden was built in the early years of the Ming Dynasty (about 1509 AD) and has a history of more than 500 years. The whole garden covers an area of 78 acres and is divided into three parts: East, Middle and West
Distribution and characteristics of scenic spots Humble Administrator's Garden is divided into three parts: East, Middle and West: Eastern Scenic Area : It is dominated by flat hills, pine forests and lawns, and bamboo ponds and winding waters, creating a natural and wild atmosphere. The main attractions include Lanxue Hall, Furong Pavilion and Tianquan Pavilion. Lanxue Hall is the entrance to the east, and Furong Pavilion is a good place to appreciate lotus, which is especially beautiful when the lotus blooms in summer Central Scenic Area : This is the essence of Humble Administrator's Garden, dominated by water, with wide pools and lush trees, and natural scenery. The core building is Yuanxiang Hall. In summer, there are fields of lotus leaves, lotus breezes blowing in the face, and fragrance is sent far away. The central scenic area also includes attractions such as the Xuexiang Yunwei Pavilion and the Hefeng Simian Pavilion.
The western scenic area: mainly exquisite buildings, the main attractions include the Eighteen Mandala Flower Pavilion and the Thirty-six Mandarin Duck Pavilion. The architectural style of the western scenic area is different from that of the eastern and central areas, and is more refined and delicate.
Built in the early Ming Dynasty around 1509, the garden has a history of more than 500 years and is one of China's four famous gardens.
Explore the East, Middle and West sections, each with a different character: natural and open in the East, water-focused in the Middle, and more refined in the West.
The Middle Scenic Area is the essence of the garden, centred on wide pools and lush trees, with Yuanxiang Hall and summer lotus views.
Humble Administrator's Garden is a 5A-rated attraction covering about 78 acres in Gusu District, Suzhou.
Mo-Su 07:30-17:30
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It is at No. 178, Northeast Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province.
A suggested duration of about 3 hours is provided.
The garden is divided into East, Middle and West scenic areas. The East has flat hills, pine forests, lawns and bamboo ponds; the Middle is water-focused and includes Yuanxiang Hall; the West features refined buildings such as the Eighteen Mandala Flower Pavilion and Thirty-six Mandarin Duck Pavilion.
Carry a valid passport. Passport entry may be requested, and your advisor will manually confirm visit details before use.
Opening hours are listed as 07:30–17:30 daily.
You may cancel for a full refund before procurement starts. Once procurement has started or the ticket has been issued, the order is non-refundable unless HelloChinaTrip cannot fulfill it. Third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.
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