Detailed Travel Guide to Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden

The Humble Administrator's Garden is one of China's four famous gardens and a gem of Suzhou's classical gardens. Entering the garden feels like stepping into a landscape painting, full of poetic and artistic charm. The garden is divided into three sections: East, Middle, and West. The entrance is located at the Lanxue Hall in the East Garden, with exits at the East and South gates. The South gate is close to Suzhou Museum and Lion Grove Garden, while the East gate is near Pingjiang Road. Location: 178 Northeast Street, Gusu District, Suzhou. Opening hours: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (entry stops at 5:00 PM). Ticket prices: Peak season (April-May, July-October) tickets are 80 RMB; off-season tickets are 70 RMB, with half-price for students and seniors. Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours. Metro: Line 6, Humble Administrator's Garden Station, Exit 1. Suggested tour route: Enter at Lanxue Hall in the East Garden ➡️ Tingyu Pavilion ➡️ Linglong Hall ➡️ Haitang Spring Dock ➡️ Xiuxi Pavilion ➡️ Yuanxiang Hall ➡️ Xiaofei Rainbow Corridor Bridge ➡️ Xiangzhou ➡️ Thirty-six Mandarin Duck Hall ➡️ Liuting Pavilion ➡️ With Whom to Sit Pavilion ➡️ Reflection Building ➡️ Mountain View Building ➡️ Lotus Breeze Pavilion ➡️ Snow Fragrance Pavilion ➡️ Green Ripple Pavilion ➡️ Exit at East Gate. Best photo spots: 1. Wuzhu Secluded Residence: Capture Beisi Pagoda through the flower window facing it. 2. Yuanxiang Hall: Photograph the summer lotus-filled pond. 3. Thirty-six Mandarin Duck Hall: Stunning glass windows. 4. Reflection Building: Capture the sky mirror effect. 5. Xiaofei Rainbow Corridor Bridge: Rare corridor bridge with vermilion railings reflected in the water. Nearby attractions: Suzhou Museum (Main Hall): Reservations required one week in advance via WeChat. Pingjiang Road: An ancient street full of Jiangnan water town charm. Guanqian Street: A traditional commercial street in Suzhou offering a variety of food and shopping options. #SuzhouGardens #HumbleAdministratorsGarden #Photography #SuzhouTravel #MobilePhotography #SuzhouPhotoSpots #SuzhouTravelGuide #Jiangnan #SuzhouScenery #GardenLandscape #HolidayDestinations #WeekendGetaways #ParkPhotography #SuzhouCheckIn #PingjiangRoad #Gardens #OffbeatTravel #JiangnanRain #SuzhouActivities