Suzhou Plum Blossom Viewing Map, Plum Blossoms in Keyuan Garden are in Full Bloom!

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.