Lion Grove Garden(Shizilin Garden)

🏡 Humble Administrator's Garden Step into a timeless realm of heritage at the Humble Administrator's Garden, where ancient pavilions, tranquil waters, and intricate heritage arts await. Wander through garden within a garden, pavilion atop pavilion, and fish swimming in serene waters. This top-ranked Chinese garden unfolds like a scroll of new vistas at every turn, beckoning for deeper exploration on your next visit. Embrace the leisurely life of bygone officials in this cultural gem! 📍No.178, Northeast Street, Pingjiang District, Suzhou City 🦁 Lion Forest Garden Roam the "Kingdom of Rockeries" at Lion Forest Garden and marvel at the labyrinth of man-made mountains replicated in Beijing's Summer Palace. Kids adore the maze-like rocks, and guided tours bring the garden's rich history and beauty to life. Whether you're admiring from afar or meandering through, the Lion Forest Garden offers a cultural feast and a testament to Suzhou's storied past. 📍No. 23, Garden Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City 🐯 Tiger Hill Ascend Tiger Hill for a blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. Easy to climb and rich with history, this scenic spot is a must-visit in Suzhou. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride around the hill or a water taxi to Shantang Street, soaking in the quintessential Jiangnan water town scenery. The panoramic views from the top are worth the climb, and the lush bamboo groves and leaning pagoda are not to be missed. 📍No. 8 Shanmen, Gusu District, Suzhou City 🌿 Lingering Garden Lingering Garden rivals the famed Humble Administrator's Garden with its exquisite frame and leaky views. Smaller yet more refined, it's a paradise for photographers and garden lovers alike. Professional guides offer insightful commentary, enriching your visit with tales of the garden's past splendor and resilience. Don't miss the chance to experience the Lingering Garden's unique charm. 📍No. 338, Liuyuan Road, Yumenwai, Jinyu District, Suzhou City 🕸 Master of the Nets Garden The Master of the Nets Garden shines at night with enchanting performances and picturesque scenery. Despite its popularity, the garden's intimate scale and springtime blooms make for a serene escape. Enjoy the smallest bridges and lush vines, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the purple magnolias. This garden captures the essence of old Suzhou and is a dreamy retreat. 📍No. 11 Kuojiatou Lane, Daichengqiao Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City 🌊 Canglang Pavilion Canglang Pavilion is an unexpected delight in Suzhou, offering a tranquil escape with its bamboo groves and unique windows. The garden may be small, but its beauty and historical significance are immense. Enjoy tea and pastries at the Guan Shui Xuan pavilion and lose yourself in the poetic ambiance of this waterside retreat. 📍No. 3, Canglangting Street, Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City #Suzhou #SuzhouAttractions #China #ChinaTravel

🎢【Suzhou Gardens Day Portrait Guide】 【Cheongsam Portrait Shooting Guide】 🗓Itinerary: Choosing the location Cheongsam is suitable for shooting in the Republic of China style streets or Ming and Qing Dynasty style grey tile white wall garden buildings. So this time we chose Suzhou Gardens for shooting. Suzhou Gardens are famous for their unique classical architecture and exquisite garden landscapes. However, there are many tourists, so you can choose relatively less popular gardens. Suitable gardens: Liu Garden, Canglang Pavilion and Ke Garden are just across the street, Yipu, etc. When choosing a shooting location, you can decide according to the style and scene you want. For example, Humble Administrator's Garden is famous for its exquisite architecture and waterscape, suitable for shooting elegant portraits; while Lion Grove has a unique rock landscape, suitable for shooting portraits with a certain wildness. 🕙Shooting time: One hour before the opening and closing of the garden, avoid the crowd, you can enjoy a truly quiet garden. 📝Tips: Make full use of the light in the garden, find the time near sunset. Create rich shadows and light and dark effects. For example, when shooting portraits, you can choose where the sunlight shines through the leaves, using the tree shadows to add a sense of layering to the picture. 🧳Composition techniques Use garden elements: Suzhou Gardens are famous for their unique architecture and garden elements, these elements can serve as the background or props for portrait shooting. For example, when shooting portraits, you can choose to shoot in the garden's corridors, pavilions or stone bridges, using these buildings as the background for the portraits, enhancing the artistic sense of the picture. Capture the moment: There are often some unique moments in Suzhou Gardens, such as ripples on the water, petals falling, etc. Pay attention to composition and posture: When shooting portraits, the choice of composition and posture is very important. You can try different angles and shooting methods to create unique picture effects. At the same time, pay attention to the model's posture and expression, let them relax naturally, showing their best state. The most important thing is to make good use of the various shapes of door frames and stone windows in the garden: The background of Suzhou Gardens is often exquisite architecture and landscapes, which can echo with the portraits. When shooting portraits, you can use the garden background, interact with the model, and create interesting picture effects. For example, when shooting portraits, you can let the model and the flowers and plants in the garden complement each other, adding a sense of liveliness to the picture.

| Experience the poetic charm of classical gardens. Wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, seeking a sanctuary for the soul, I came to Suzhou Lion Grove Garden.🌿 . This masterpiece of a Yuan Dynasty garden, with its unique rock formations and well-arranged architectural layout, leaves visitors lingering and reluctant to leave.😘 . 🌞In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight shines on the rock formations, Lion Grove Garden seems to awaken. Walking slowly along the main axis, the main hall, Yan Yu Tang, is a typical mandarin duck hall, and Zhi Bai Xuan is built by the mountain and water, with ancient cypresses standing strong. From the Jian Shan Lou, you can see the peaks, 🍃the Pine Garden courtyard is elegant and serene. . Entering the main garden, 🌸the Lotus Hall, and the Zhen Qu Pavilion are built by the water, with exquisitely carved wooden decorations, leaving people in awe. The Fei Pu Pavilion and Wen Mei Pavilion complement the waterfall and winter plum, creating a fairyland-like scene.💐 . The An Xiang Shu Ying Lou, Fan Pavilion, and others have their unique features, with each step presenting a different view, allowing one to feel the majestic beauty of classical gardens.🧚🏻‍♀️

Old Friends in Suzhou, 2-Day Tour of Jiangnan Water Town! Stroll through the ancient city, enjoy a pure play experience, and enjoy the Jiangnan style of the silver-haired people together. -------- Must-visit attractions: 🌟 Hanshan Temple 🌟🌟 Address: No. 24 Hanshansi Lane, Gusu District, Suzhou Opening hours: September 1–December 31, 07:30–17:30 Duration: 2–3 hours Hanshan Temple is a thousand-year-old temple, a good place for blessing and cultural sightseeing, and a place to savor the profound history and culture. 🌟 Zhouzhuang 🌟🌟 Address: No. 43 Quanfulu, Zhouzhuang Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou Opening hours: April 1–December 31, 07:30–21:00 Duration: 1 day Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, with its crisscrossing waterways and numerous ancient houses, is a place to visit Zhang Hall and Shen Hall, experience the charm of the water town, and enjoy the leisurely life of the ancient town. 🌟 Lion Grove Garden 🌟🌟 Address: No. 23 Yuanlin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou Duration: 1–2 hours Lion Grove Garden is famous for its rockeries, which look like a group of dancing lions and are connected like a maze. Stroll through the garden, admire the stone lions and calligraphy steles, and appreciate the beauty of classical gardens. 🌟 Shantang Street 🌟🌟 Address: Northwest of the ancient city, Gusu District, Suzhou Opening hours: All day Duration: 1–2 hours Shantang Street, with its ancient bridges and old houses, is a place to listen to Pingtan and taste snacks, and feel the thousand-year-old historical and cultural heritage. 🌟 Twin Bridges 🌟🌟 Address: Inside Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Scenic Area, No. 121 Quanfulu, Kunshan City, Suzhou Opening hours: 07:30–19:50 Duration: 30 minutes Zhouzhuang Twin Bridges, built in the Ming Dynasty, are unique and beautiful in shape, and a good place to take photos. -------- Tips: - The climate in Suzhou in November is moderate, warm and comfortable during the day, and slightly cool at night. Remember to bring a light jacket🧥. - Specialties such as silk and garden souvenirs vary in price, so it is recommended to shop around before buying🛍️. - The transportation from the airport to the city is convenient, and you can choose the subway or taxi to easily get to the hotel🚖. - Recommended photo spots: Humble Administrator's Garden and Pingjiang Road, a wonderful blend of classical and modern📸. -------- 🎉The beauty of Suzhou is waiting for you to discover! Don't hesitate, pack your bags and start your Suzhou trip~🎈

A city of Gusu, half a poem of Jiangnan🌷 Take advantage of the good season in Jiangnan and make a trip to Suzhou. Listen to the soft Wu dialect, see the ancient gardens and relics, and fulfill a dream in Jiangnan💛 · 🌟 Itinerary DAY 1: Lion Grove Garden→Suzhou Museum→Humble Administrator's Garden→Pingjiang Road→Shuangta Market DAY 2: Tiger Hill→Lingering Garden→Xiyuan Temple→Shantang Street · 🌟 Attractions Guide 📍Lion Grove Garden The largest existing ancient rockery group in China, the rockery maze is a place of childlike fun, the flower windows🎋 and bamboo groves are full of ancient charm, ✨admiring the ancient garden art · 📍Suzhou Museum Mr. I. M. Pei's dearest little daughter💕, a perfect fusion of geometric lines and the essence of Suzhou architecture · 📍Humble Administrator's Garden The foremost among the four famous gardens of Jiangnan, 🌟 acclaimed as the 'Mother of Chinese Gardens', with its interesting layout of mountain islets, 🎋 bamboo groves, pine mounds, and meandering streams · 📍Pingjiang Road 'Half the history of Gusu on one Pingjiang Road.'✨ Following the urban pattern since the Tang and Song dynasties, it is a microcosm of the ancient city, with a tune of Pingtan and a scene of Jiangnan · 📍Shuangta Market A very popular cultural and creative market in Suzhou, a new gathering place for foodies🌱, full of the atmosphere of human life · 📍Tiger Hill 'Without visiting Tiger Hill, one has not truly been to Gusu,'✨ because Tiger Hill encapsulates the history of Gusu, with stories everywhere · 📍Lingering Garden In March and April, the begonias💐 and camellias of Lingering Garden take turns to appear, making one indulge in the beauty of 'red plump and green slender' · 📍Xiyuan Temple Praying and blessing at the Buddha, eating vegetarian noodles, counting Arhats, petting cats😻, feeding pigeons... The yellow walls and black tiles of Xiyuan Temple have a unique sense of story · 📍Shantang Street Shantang Street is most enchanting at night, with pink walls, black tiles, red lanterns🏮, the sound of oars echoing through the years, making one feel as if they are in a painting ·

You said spring is not late, I have arrived in the real south of the Yangtze River. The wintersweet in the Lion Grove Garden is in full bloom, marking the first scene of late winter and early spring. Colored glaze, wintersweet, and window shadows reflect each other. Fortunately, every step in the Lion Grove Garden is a scene, delicate and small, and it is easy to capture empty scenes everywhere. Suzhou·Lion Grove Garden 🚍Bus: Lion Grove Garden South Station, 5 minutes walk Garden Walk: Suzhou Museum- Humble Administrator's Garden-Lion Grove Garden-Pingjiang Road

If you plan to visit the Suzhou Gardens, here is a three-day travel guide: Day One: 1. Morning: Arrive in Suzhou, Jiangsu. Choose to take a high-speed train or car to get there. First, visit the Humble Administrator's Garden and taste the essence of classical gardens. 2. Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near the garden, tasting local delicacies such as Suzhou soup dumplings and squirrel-shaped mandarin fish. 3. Afternoon: Go to the Lingering Garden, admire its unique garden landscape and exquisite architecture, and you can stroll by the lake. 4. Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant near the garden, tasting Suzhou snacks such as Yangchun noodles and osmanthus cake. Day Two: 1. Morning: Visit another garden of the Humble Administrator's Garden or Lingering Garden, and learn more about the culture and art of Suzhou gardens. 2. Noon: Taste Suzhou dishes at a nearby restaurant, such as lion's head and fish head tofu soup. 3. Afternoon: Visit Tiger Hill, admire the ancient temples and relics of a thousand years, and you can climb the Tiger Hill Tower to overlook the surrounding scenery. 4. Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant near Tiger Hill, tasting Suzhou vegetarian dishes and light dishes. Day Three: 1. Morning: Visit the Hua Pu Garden, admire the diverse flowers and lush greenery, and you can stroll in the maze in the garden. 2. Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near the Hua Pu Garden, tasting local snacks such as double skin milk and pine flower eggs. 3. Afternoon: Visit the Lion Grove Garden, experience the exquisite design of Suzhou gardens and stone carving artworks, and you can visit the Lion Grove Garden Museum. 4. Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant near the garden, tasting Suzhou's traditional exquisite pastries and cakes. Please remember, the above guide is just a reference, you can adjust according to your own interests and time. Before visiting, please confirm the opening hours and ticket information of the attractions, and respect local regulations and culture. Hope you have a pleasant time in your trip to Suzhou Gardens!

The gardens of Jiangnan, including the Lion Grove Garden, are also exquisitely beautiful. Every door, window, wall tile, table, chair, and plant in the garden has its own beauty, and the Taihu rocks are stacked layer upon layer, with strange shapes and full of charm. The lake water reflects the blue sky and white clouds, the lotus leaves seem to grow in the sky, and the fish appear to swim in the heavens. I love to watch the slowly shifting light and shadows in the garden and the gently trembling bamboo forest; time seems to slow down at this moment. 'Garden days are spent in delight,' once you have seen the gardens of Jiangnan, it's easy to become fascinated, addicted.

The summer heat is gradually dissipating, making it a good time to stroll along Pingjiang Road. The ultimate relaxation of Suzhou is the bustling crowd on the cobblestone streets, while across the river, people are leisurely sipping tea and chatting, quite elegant🍵. · Coincidentally, a garden-themed post office opened next to the Lion Grove Garden. EMS really understands Suzhou💌. There are many surrounding items in this store that are worth buying, and it is especially suitable for taking photos in new Chinese-style outfits📷. · The dress I ordered the day before yesterday arrived yesterday morning. The speed of Jiangsu Post EMS's next-morning delivery is so touching🥹. Today is a day to stroll around beautifully in my new dress. ·

"A Pingjiang Road, half of Gusu city." The alley is not long, but it is the precipitation of history. Living by the river and prospering by the water. - In addition to the must-visit Pingjiang Road in Suzhou, the surroundings are also classic. The Lion Grove is one of the four major gardens in Suzhou, don't miss the blooming wintersweet and the beautiful glazed flower windows; The collision of modern and classical in Cang Street, there are both top-stream waist-down girls and the beautiful water rhyme of Gusu with few people; The Couple's Retreat Garden is one of the eight major gardens in Suzhou, small and exquisite, the meaning of "a perfect match" attracts many couples to take pictures; Dongyuan is free to feed black swans and is more popular with locals. You can stroll around Pingjiang Road all day! - 🔆「Recommended Route」 Lion Grove-Pingjiang Road-Ren Heng Cang Street-Xiangmen-Couple's Retreat Garden-Dongyuan-Cang Street - 📍「Attraction Features」 1️⃣ Lion Grove One of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, known as the "Kingdom of Rockeries", the wintersweet is blooming right now, and the flower window is too beautiful to check in! Various glazed flower windows are even more unique～ 2️⃣ Pingjiang Road Suzhou's historic old street, with water and land running parallel, river streets adjacent, very antique, a must-visit in Suzhou! There are many snacks and specialty shops, and you can take a boat. 3️⃣ Ren Heng Cang Street Suzhou Taikoo Li, with many brands, in the form of a block, the super popular waist-down girl👧🏻 is there, taking pictures of the former residence garden through the glazed glass, the sense of "Blossoms"～ 4️⃣ Xiangmen Suzhou's ancient city gate, you can climb the city wall to overlook the ancient city and the scenery of the moat. 5️⃣ Couple's Retreat Garden One of the eight major gardens in Suzhou, because of the homophonic "couple"👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻, there is a saying of "a perfect match", there are many wedding photos taken. Small and exquisite! 6️⃣ Dongyuan Free garden, you can go to feed black swans 7️⃣ Cang Street Small popular street, near the Couple's Retreat Garden, leading to Xiangmen subway station, the journey is very good to shoot, especially the boats at the back door of the Couple's Retreat Garden.

Walking into this ancient city, every step feels like traveling through time. Suzhou aesthetics are in full bloom here, like a beautiful painting! Let me share my 2-day autumn itinerary with you. It's truly breathtaking! 💫 Day 1: 🌿 Hanshan Temple ➡️ Lingering Garden ➡️ Xiyuan Temple ➡️ Tiger Hill ➡️ Shantang Street Day 2: 🎨 Suzhou Museum ➡️ Humble Administrator's Garden ➡️ Lion Grove Garden ➡️ Pingjiang Road ✨ Special reminders: 1️⃣ Suzhou Museum is free, but you need to make a reservation one week in advance! It is closed on Mondays and open from 9:00 to 17:00. Entry is not allowed after 16:00. 2️⃣ Humble Administrator's Garden: It is recommended to enter the garden early at around 7:30 am. The morning sun shines on the lake, creating a fairy-like atmosphere! Especially the red maple at Jianshan Tower, which is breathtakingly beautiful! 3️⃣ Xiyuan Temple tickets are very cheap. Vegetarian noodles cost only CNY 15, and vegetarian buns cost CNY 2. There are also many cute cats and pigeons to interact with! In autumn, the ground is covered with ginkgo leaves, creating a golden carpet, full of autumn vibes! 4️⃣ Tiger Hill is a representative of ultimate aesthetics. Remember to check in at the "circular frame view," where every frame looks like a scene from a painting! Don't forget to visit the Third Spring and Yixie Garden, as the scenery is also great! 5️⃣ Afterward, take a stroll along Shantang Street. A boat ride or a walk is very romantic. 🍁 Red leaf viewing tips: The best time to view red leaves is from late October to mid-December, especially in early November when the red leaves are at their most beautiful, with layers of colors. It's a must-see!

🚗Lion Grove Garden is located at No. 23, Yuanlin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is one of the Four Great Gardens of Suzhou and a representative of Yuan Dynasty gardens. It covers an area of 1.1 hectares, with an open area of 0.88 hectares. In 1342, disciples of Zen Master Tianru built Lion Grove Garden for him. By the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, after the death of Zen Master Tianru, his disciples dispersed, and the temple garden gradually became desolate. Later, it was bought by Huang Xingzu, the father of Huang Xi, the governor of Hengzhou, and named 'Sheyuan'. In 1771, Huang Xi became the top scholar in the imperial examination, meticulously renovated the mansion, and renamed it 'Wusong Garden'. In 1917, Shanghai pigment tycoon Bei Runsheng bought Lion Grove Garden from Minister of Civil Affairs Li Zhongyu and spent nearly seven years renovating it. After Bei Runsheng's death in 1945, Lion Grove Garden was managed by his grandson Bei Huanzhang. In 1953, Bei Huanzhang and his relatives donated Lion Grove Garden to China. In 1954, after repairs, the main parts of the garden and ancestral hall were opened to the public. 🚗The garden of Lion Grove Garden is mainly composed of rockeries and stones, with 16 plaques inscribed by Emperor Qianlong and more than 20 halls, pavilions, towers, and other structures. Its main attractions include Yanyu Hall, Hualan Hall, Wenmei Pavilion, Shifang, and the ancient Wusong Garden. Lion Grove Garden is one of the representatives of classical gardens in Suzhou and a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. It is listed in the 'World Cultural Heritage List' and has the largest existing ancient rockery group in China. The lake stone rockeries are exquisite and are praised as the 'Kingdom of Rockeries'. 🚗The rockeries in Lion Grove Garden are one of the most winding and complex examples of rockeries in Chinese classical gardens. Although it may not be as famous as the Humble Administrator's Garden, the garden scenery and rockeries are indeed impressive. It is recommended to visit if you are traveling.