Keyuan Garden

I go to Suzhou several times a year, and I always remember the countless encounters with those gardens. I have been to many gardens several times, but there is always a sense of freshness, which is irresistible. Among them, many gardens are not crowded even on weekends. Compared with the well-known gardens such as the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lion Grove, wandering in these gardens always gives people a leisurely and comfortable feeling. Sitting on the bluestone, watching the green water around the pavilion, listening to the willow waves and cicadas, tasting a pot of tea, letting time slow down, this is the way of life that should be on the weekend! 6 less crowded treasure gardens for the weekend ①Cou Garden No. 3 Canglangting Street, Gusu District, located opposite Canglangting Exit 2 of Sanyuanfang on Line 4, about 500 meters walk after getting off Opening hours 07:30~17:00 ②Huanxiu Villa No. 272 Jingde Road, Gusu District Exit 1a of Chayuanchang Station on Line 4, need to walk 960 meters Opening hours 08:30~16:30 ③Yi Garden Yi Garden, Taohuawu Street, Gusu District Exit 5 of Chayuanchang Station on Line 4, still 1.5 kilometers away, you can go to Huanxiu Villa before going to Yi Garden Opening hours 07:30~17:30 ④Couple's Garden No. 6 Xiaoxin Lane, Neicang Street, Gusu District Exit 3 of Xiangmen Station on Line 1, about 750 meters Opening hours 07:00~17:30 ⑤Yi Garden No. 1265 Renmin Road, Gusu District Exit 8 of Leqiao Station on Line 4, about 200 meters Opening hours 07:30~17:00 ⑥Master of the Nets Garden No. 11 Kuojiatou Lane, Daichengqiao Road, Gusu District Exit 4 of Nanyuan North Road Station on Line 5, about 600 meters Opening hours 07:30~17:00 How to experience Suzhou gardens from multiple angles ①Suzhou gardens perfectly create a deep and far-reaching artistic conception that changes with every step through eight major landscaping techniques such as borrowing scenery and framing scenery, giving people a magical experience of seeing the big from the small. ②Every time I go to Suzhou gardens, I am always attracted by various window frame designs in the garden. It is simply a window, a painting, a world. The window frame seems to put in the sunshine, and also puts in the full garden of spring. ③I also like to observe some corners that no one cares about, watching moss climb all over the wall, like a natural ink painting, the wall is paper, moss is ink, and bamboo enters the painting. The charm is full and makes people linger.

Photo taken on March 1, 2024, at Suzhou's Ke Garden, It's no exaggeration to say that it's the pinnacle of plum blossom appreciation in Suzhou's gardens. Ke Garden is a rather niche garden in Suzhou, but its history of construction predates the Humble Administrator's Garden by 500 years, and many literati have visited Ke Garden throughout history, leaving behind timeless verses. - 📍708 Renmin Road, Gusu District (near Canglang Pavilion) 🎫: Peak season 25 yuan, off-peak 20 yuan 🌸The plum blossom season is from mid-February to early March, and now is the best viewing period. The upcoming week is also suitable for a visit. In addition to plum blossoms, there are wintersweets in January, lotus and pomegranate flowers in summer. ⏰Visiting time 0.5h-1h Ⓜ️300 meters walk from Exit 2 of Sanyuanfang Station on Subway Line 4 📷There are many niche attractions nearby that can be visited together, making it ideal for a Suzhou citywalk one-day tour. Take the high-speed train to Suzhou, Subway Line 4 to Sanyuanfang Station, Ke Garden ➡️ Canglang Pavilion ➡️ Yan Wenliang Memorial ➡️ Wuzhao Bridge (with the two big characters for 'Suzhou' on the wall) ➡️ Master of the Nets Garden ➡️ Shiquan Street ➡️ Yi Garden ➡️ Yi Pu ➡️ Shantang Street night tour, Subway Line 2 to Suzhou Station.

The red plum blossoms of Ke Garden have become popular, causing many to overlook the white plum blossoms in the garden, but in fact, the white plum blossoms in Ke Garden are also blooming quite beautifully, and on rainy days, the white plum blossoms appear even more immaculately pure. · 🏠 Address: Canglang Pavilion Zhijie, Gusu District, Suzhou City ⭐ Ticket Price: 20 🚗 Transportation: Drive to a nearby parking lot/Subway to Sanyuanfang Station ⏰ Opening Hours: All day ·

Ke Garden, also known as Jinshanlin or Leyuan, is located in Canglang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It covers an area of about 5,000 square meters and was established during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It is a classical garden architecture and a cultural relics protection unit of Suzhou City. The plum blossoms in Ke Garden are very beautiful, making the visit worthwhile. The only downside is that the place is small and often crowded!

A rare sunny day has finally ended the continuous overcast and rainy weather. Due to the low temperatures this year, early March is still the season for plum blossoms to flourish. If you want to enjoy plum blossoms in Suzhou, I highly recommend visiting these places, where the plum blossoms are currently in full bloom! 1️⃣ Keyuan Garden 📍Located at Sanyuanfang in Gusu District, south of the city 🕒7:30-17:30 💰20 yuan 🌸Recommended visiting time: 1-2 hours 🌿Reason for recommendation: If you are looking for a place to enjoy plum blossoms in the city, Keyuan Garden is highly recommended! Located opposite the Canglang Pavilion, Keyuan Garden is a classical garden architecture that was built during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. As soon as you enter, on the left-hand side, there is a large area of plum blossoms in full bloom. After visiting this area, don't leave just yet; there is an even more secluded spot with plum blossoms at the deepest part of the garden, which look exceptionally beautiful against the white walls! 2️⃣ Canglang Pavilion 📍No. 3 Canglang Pavilion Street, Gusu District 🕒7:30-17:00 💰15 yuan 🌸Recommended visiting time: 1-2 hours 🌿Reason for recommendation: Canglang Pavilion is located opposite Keyuan Garden and is the oldest garden in Suzhou, built during the Qingli era of the Northern Song Dynasty. Canglang Pavilion is currently hosting an orchid exhibition, with various types of orchids elegantly displayed in the garden. Underneath the pavilion, there is a plum garden, which, although not as large as Keyuan Garden's, has a hidden plum blossom courtyard that is absolutely stunning! 3️⃣ Tiger Hill 📍No. 8 inside the gate of Tiger Hill, Gusu District 🕒7:30-17:30 💰60 yuan 🌸Recommended visiting time: 2-3 hours 🌿Reason for recommendation: China has its own Leaning Tower of Pisa, which is the Tiger Hill Pagoda. Witnessing the pagoda leaning at an angle of 3 degrees and 59 minutes is truly spectacular! There is a large plum garden at Tiger Hill, located on the left side as you enter, although some of the plum blossoms have already faded. Continue your visit to the foot of Tiger Hill Pagoda, where there is a section of plum blossoms on the side, allowing you to capture the pagoda amidst the plum blossoms, as if witnessing the ultimate collision of elegance! 4️⃣ Huangqiao Plum Garden 📍100 meters northwest of the intersection of Dongting River Road and the North Ring Road entrance in Xiangcheng District 🕒All day 💰Free 🌸Recommended visiting time: 2-3 hours 🌿Reason for recommendation: A newly developed open park in Suzhou, pet-friendly, where you can bring your dog to enjoy the flowers! There are many varieties of plum blossoms, including white, red, green, and wax plums, all set against a pool of clear water, making it a perfect place for daydreaming and relaxation! 5️⃣ Xiangxuehai 📍Southwest corner of the intersection of Fuhu Road and Yaoshang Road in Wuzhong District 🕒8:30-17:30 💰30 yuan 🌸Recommended visiting time: 2-3 hours 🌿Reason for recommendation: Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong loved Xiangxuehai and visited it six times during their travels to the south of the Yangtze River. The history of enjoying plum blossoms at Xiangxuehai has continued for more than two thousand years, dating back to the late Qin and early Han periods. Here, you can also stand on high ground and overlook the plum blossoms that cover the mountains and fields, immersing yourself in their beauty.

The ancient plum blossoms in front of the academy are now in their prime viewing period, As soon as I entered, I was captivated by the plum blossoms in this framed view! This seemingly casual frame, Yet it captures the full garden's poetic charm. This frame and scene, Is the poetic and picturesque essence that only Chinese people understand! 🏠Address: Canglang Pavilion Zhijie, Gusu District, Suzhou City ⭐Ticket: 20. 🚗Transportation: Drive to nearby parking lot/Subway to Sanyuanfang Station ⏰Time: All day

The Couple's Garden Retreat, also known as Jìnshānlín or Lèyuán, is a classical garden architecture that dates back to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Located at Sanyuanfang in the south of Suzhou city (No. 708 Renmin Road), it is separated from the Canglang Pavilion by just one alley. The garden's entrance faces south, looking across the water at the Canglang Pavilion. During the Five Dynasties, it was part of the villa belonging to Sun Chengyou, the military governor of the Wu and Yue states in central Wu. After changing owners several times and suffering damage, it was rebuilt during the Guangxu period. The entrance to the Couple's Garden Retreat faces the Canglang Pavilion, maintaining the layout of the late Qing Dynasty. The small West Lake pool and the entrance are on the same north-south central axis, with spacious architecture featuring the Xuegutang Hall, Haogeting Pavilion, Siluting Pavilion, and Gutin Pavilion. The walls of the corridors are inlaid with stone tablets inscribed with 'Records of the Couple's Garden' and 'Records of the Xuegutang Hall'. The pool is central, surrounded by winding corridors, clear water, and lush trees, creating a serene and spacious courtyard.

Following the steps of spring, the plum blossoms in Suzhou's Ke Garden quietly bloom. Especially the red plum under the pink walls and black tiles has become the most eye-catching scenery in this ancient garden. The sunlight filters through the branches and leaves, casting shadows on the ancient walls, creating a flowing ink painting that makes one stop to appreciate. 🌸 Red plum in the light and shadow: The red plum under the pink walls and black tiles, set off by the light and shadow, appears even more delicate and dripping, like a painting full of Chinese aesthetics, captivating. 💡 Flower Viewing Tips: • Best viewing period: The red plum in Ke Garden is gradually entering the best viewing period, and it is expected to reach full bloom in the next one or two weeks. In addition, the garden also has white and green plum blossoms that are equally worth seeing. • Flower viewing tips: It is recommended that visitors choose a clear day to go, so that not only can you enjoy the best light and shadow effects, but also slowly appreciate the beauty of the plum blossoms in the warm sunshine. 🚩 Flower Viewing Location: Ke Garden is located in Gusu District of Suzhou City, opposite the famous Canglang Pavilion, with convenient transportation, making it an excellent choice for spring flower viewing. Why not enter Ke Garden this spring, experience a visual and spiritual feast, feel the charm of Chinese aesthetics, and let the beauty of the red plum embellish your springtime.

Spring breeze ten miles is not as good as you, a plum tree is worth more than a thousand gold. In Suzhou's Ke Garden, this season is filled with the fragrance of plum blossoms, and every step is taken in the poetic Jiangnan misty rain. This week, Ke Garden welcomes the most beautiful moment of the year—the full bloom of plum blossoms. If you are looking for a place to quietly appreciate the flowers, this is waiting for you. 🌸 Suzhou Ke Garden, a little world where plum blossoms flourish • Viewing Peak: This week is the peak of plum blossoms, do not miss this brief and beautiful moment. • Tour Suggestions: Although the weekend is crowded, visiting in the morning on weekdays will offer a more tranquil flower viewing experience. 📍 Practical Information: • Location: Suzhou Ke Garden, a Jiangnan garden not to be missed. • Admission: For only 20 yuan, you can step into this sea of flowers. • Photography Equipment: It is recommended to use the Tamron 35-150mm lens to capture the beauty of plum blossoms with its unique perspective. 📸 Flower Viewing Tips: • Early Visit Priority: The plum blossoms in the morning light are more delicate and are the best time for photography. • Find Angles: Try different angles and compositions to leave a unique mark on each plum blossom. In Suzhou Ke Garden, plum blossoms are not just a plant, but also a culture, a sentiment. They display the unique charm of Jiangnan gardens with the purest posture.

💐Spring has arrived, and the season of blooming flowers and green willows is here. The air is fresh, the dark clouds are gradually dispersing, and the sun is slowly showing its face. The weather is nice, it's a good time to go out and stroll through the garden landscapes. Ke Yuan is a small garden of an academy in Suzhou. 💐Next to the pond that is as smooth as a mirror, the willow trees have sprouted green buds. The plum blossoms in the plum garden inside have bloomed, and they are very gorgeous, attracting tourists from all over to stop and admire, everyone is lifting their cameras to take photos as a souvenir. The blue sky reflects the red plum blossoms, which are joyously in bloom, with a subtle fragrance wafting through the air, and the place is bustling with visitors. There are also a few white plum trees nearby, complementing each other beautifully. These past few days, this place has become a popular spot for internet celebrities to check in, and Ke Yuan's plum scenery brings people the enjoyment of beauty. ⛩Location: Sanyuanfang in the south of the city (No. 708 Renmin Road) 💰Ticket price: 20 yuan 🚄Transportation: 320m walk from Exit 2 of Sanyuanfang Station on Subway Line 4

| Ke Yuan (1573). There is a garden in Suzhou with a history that predates the Humble Administrator's Garden by more than five hundred years. When spring arrives, the plum blossoms in the garden bloom, attracting countless tourists to bend over in admiration. Ke Yuan, also known as Jinshanlin and Leyuan, is an ancient classical garden architecture that was established during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It is only a lane away from the Canglang Pavilion, with garden gates facing each other across the water. Now is the season when the plum blossoms in the south of the Yangtze River are in full bloom. Despite days of rain, nothing can stop the enthusiasm of the plum blossoms competing to bloom. Clusters of blooming plum blossoms set against pavilions and towers create an interesting contrast. Their graceful posture and subtle fragrance convey the vitality and hope of life, becoming the most beautiful scenery of the early spring garden. Ke Yuan's Yiqing Hall and Xuegu Hall are the only academy gardens in Suzhou, with various elegant plants grown inside. According to historical records, Ke Yuan is famous for its plum blossoms, and in the past, there was an ancient plum called 'Iron Bone Red,' known as 'The Number One Branch in the South of the Yangtze River.' Today, plum blossoms are planted in front of Yiqing Hall and Xuegu Hall, with Chinese-style floral windows framing each branch of red plum, resembling a naturally formed traditional Chinese painting. Even before approaching, one can smell the faint fragrance.

Fireworks of March in Suzhou😜, Suzhou in March is as beautiful as a painting🌺~ Take a look at the flowers of March😃? Remember to mark these flower sea spots📷!! - 1️⃣Plum Blossoms The plum blossoms have recently reached their full bloom😀~ 📍Keyuan Garden🎀 📍Canglang Pavilion😃 📍Shangfang Mountain Forest Park🌳 📍Yipu Garden😉 📍Yiyuan Garden🤗 ⏰: Late February — Early March - 2️⃣Magnolia I love magnolias😍, but they fall easily and have a short blooming period~ 📍Wangshi Garden🙂 📍Shuangta Temple😄 📍Ou Garden😆 📍Zhuozheng Garden🤩 📍Lingering Garden😇 📍Intersection of Nisheng Square and Phoenix Square🤓 📍Qu Garden😛 ⏰: Early March — Around mid-March - 3️⃣Tulips🌷 📍Shangfang Mountain National Forest Park💐 📍Suzhou Park🌸 ⏰: Mid to late March - 4️⃣Cherry Blossoms🌸 📍Shangfang Mountain Forest Park🌳 📍Xiugan Station (High-tech Zone)😜 📍Tandong Village😝 📍Tongguanyin Temple🙂 ⏰: End of March to early April - 5️⃣Hydrangeas 📍Canglang Pavilion😃 📍Yangcheng Lake Lotus Pond Park🥰 ⏰: End of March — Early April - 6️⃣Rapeseed Flowers💛 📍Lindu Nuan Village😄 📍Yangcheng Lake Shuize Road🤗 📍Tongli Beilian Village🤩 ⏰: Mid-March - 7️⃣Pear Blossoms 📍Shushan😉 📍Dongsha Lake Park🤓 ⏰: End of March - 8️⃣Red Kapok 📍Daichengqiao Xiaotang😆 📍Huangfeiji🙂 ⏰: End of March — Early April - 9️⃣Camellias 📍Lingering Garden🤩 📍Ou Garden😝 📍Canglang Pavilion🥰 ⏰: Anytime - 🔟Chinese Flowering Crabapples 📍Zhuozheng Garden😄 📍Yiyuan Garden😉 ⏰: Anytime That's the flower viewing guide for Suzhou in March😁, remember to enjoy them according to their blooming period~🌸🌼🌻