Keyuan (可园) - Suzhou's Scholarly Oasis of "Approved Elegance"

#discoverchina Location**: No. 22, Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China A hidden gem among Suzhou’s classical gardens, Keyuan stands out for its scholarly simplicity and unconventional layout. Built during the Qing Dynasty (1740) as part of the Suzhou Prefectural Academy, it served as a quiet retreat for Confucian scholars—making it the city’s only garden designed specifically for academic contemplation. 🚇 Metro: Line 4 to Nanmen Station , Exit 2 (3-min walk) 🎫 Ticket: ¥25 ⏰ Hours: 7:30-17:00