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Suzhou Classical Gardens (Humble Administrator's Garden - Lingering Garden - Tiger Hill)
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2007

Suzhou Classical Gardens (Humble Administrator's Garden - Lingering Garden - Tiger Hill)

苏州市苏州园林(拙政园-留园-虎丘)

Jiangsu, Suzhou4.6Designated 2007·31.3215°N, 120.6252°E
Ticket Price
Humble Administrator's Garden CNY 80, Lingering Garden CNY 55, Tiger Hill CNY 80
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Rating
4.6 / 5.0
Designated
2007

About Suzhou Classical Gardens (Humble Administrator's Garden - Lingering Garden - Tiger Hill)

A UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of classical Chinese gardens in Suzhou. Wander the ponds, rockeries and pavilions of the Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden, then climb Tiger Hill for the famous leaning Yunyan Pagoda.

Highlights

Humble Administrator's Garden (largest Suzhou garden); Lingering Garden (one of the four great gardens, Crown-Cloud Peak); Tiger Hill with the leaning Yunyan Pagoda ('No.1 slope in Wu'); classic pavilions and rockery

Suggested Route

Suggested order: Humble Administrator's (2-3h) -> Lingering (1.5h) -> Tiger Hill (2h); combo ticket available; allow a full day

Food & Lodging

Suzhou cuisine (squirrel fish, noodles) and garden teahouses nearby; stay in Suzhou city hotels

Facilities

Each garden ticketed (70/55/70 yuan peak), parking, restrooms and shops; some slopes/steps at Tiger Hill (shuttle available)
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

Metro Line 4 to Beisita Station (Humble Administrator's Garden); ~5 km from Suzhou Railway Station; ~40 km from Sunan Shuofang Airport.

Reservation

Advance online timed reservation required for each garden via official platform.

Ticket Price

Humble Administrator's Garden CNY 80 (≈ $11), Lingering Garden CNY 55 (≈ $7.6), Tiger Hill CNY 80 (≈ $11)

Address

Jiangsu Province Suzhou City Gusu District Dongbei Street No. 178

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
苏州市苏州园林(拙政园-留园-虎丘)

江苏省苏州市姑苏区东北街178号(拙政园)

Jiangsu Province Suzhou City Gusu District Dongbei Street No. 178

31.3215, 120.6252

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