The waters of Canglang are clear
The beauty of Canglang Pavilion lies not in its grandeur, but in its restraint and elegance. Stepping into the garden, one feels as if they are in a landscape painting. Stone bridges, winding paths, pavilions, and towers, every detail is meticulously designed, and every scene has its unique charm. The fish in the pond swim freely, either in groups or alone, seemingly attracted by the garden's tranquility and harmony.
⛰【Travel Tips】
📍Detailed Address: No. 3 Canglangting Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
🚗Transportation Tips: Walk 380 meters from the southeast exit of Sanyuanfang Subway Station No. 2
🕙Opening Hours: April 21st - October 20th 07:30-17:30
October 21st - the following year April 20th 07:30-17:00 (Ticket sales stop at 16:30, last entry at 16:30)
💰Ticket Price: Peak season 20 yuan, off-season 15 yuan.
🌟Highlights:
1. The pavilion stands on the mountain, lofty and spacious, with stone columns and flying eaves, ancient and magnificent. The old trees on the mountain are lush and dripping with greenery. The stone paths and slanting corridors on both sides emerge from among the bamboo, banana trees, and shade, with the curved corridor beside the mountain following the waves, offering places to lean and rest. Ascending to the heart of the pavilion, one can overlook the entire garden, and in the past, one could gaze at the fields and villages of the South Garden, with a view that extends for miles. The ripples outside the garden reflect the mountain pavilion, and the stone carvings on the pavilion pillars are uniquely exquisite, with the stone chessboard inside said to be a relic of the poet Su Shi.
2. Mianshui Xuan, originally called 'Guanyu Chu' (Place for Watching Fish), was renamed 'Mianshui Xuan' after the renovation by Governor Zhang Shusheng in the twelfth year of the Tongzhi era, drawing from the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu's verse 'All the layered pavilions face the water, the old trees have endured frost' hence the name. This pavilion faces north to the flowing water, with ancient trees in front of the courtyard intermingling. To the left of the pavilion, a winding corridor extends eastward, accessible from both sides, borrowing scenery from inside and outside, welcoming visitors across the water. It is said that there used to be exquisite lake stones along the river, resembling the images of five hundred Arhats.
3. Qingshang Pavilion, also known as 'Osmanthus Pavilion,' was named by Han Shizhong during the early Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty. It follows the Tang Dynasty poet Li Shangyin's verse 'Do not let the fragrance escape in earnest care, tightly lock the golden fish among the osmanthus bushes,' hence the name. In front of the pavilion, a leaky window in a whitewashed wall forms a courtyard, with several osmanthus trees planted within.
One of the oldest gardens in Suzhou, Su Xuqin's Canglang Pavilion, the location is very good, the transportation is convenient, the bus and rail can be directly reached. The garden area is not very large, but it is very beautiful and exquisite. Canglang Pavilion is the most beautiful highlight in the garden.
There are still a lot of people in the Spring Festival. Fortunately, I went early, there was no queue, the scenery was good, and it took less than an hour to turn around. The husband who loves photography went shopping for almost 2 hours. The transfer of Suzhou gardens is also very good here. After going out, I found that the current limit here, and there was a long queue outside.
There are more people during the May Day holiday and there is a limited flow. Even if you make an appointment in advance, you need to wait in line at the door for ten minutes. The attractions are very beautiful and worth going. The garden does not have high walls and is open. You can see some landscapes in line at the door. Rent a guide at the door and listen to the explanation while hanging around. It is very pleasant.
The Langlang Pavilion is an unexpected surprise to Suzhou. Maybe there are not so many people when I go there. I can concentrate on enjoying the scenery. But I think it is still the unique charm of the Langlang Pavilion. The fare is cheaper than the opposite Keyuan. I like its bamboo forest. Every window of it, its history. .
This spring, I wanted to go to Dali, because I saw Shen Fu's Fusheng VI again, and suddenly wanted to come to Yangzhou and Suzhou in March for fireworks, and wanted to see the Canglang Pavilion. Sure enough, the Langlang Pavilion is also like written in the book. The garden is surrounded by water, crossing the bridge into the park, the corridor, 108 windows are different and have their own scenery, the bamboo forest is sparse and chic, and the garden is small and chic. I like it very much. In order to avoid many tourists, we arrived at the park before 8 o'clock, went around a lot, and also watched the water, drank tea and ate snacks, very satisfied
Traveling on a staggered peak, there are few people and beautiful scenery, the garden is not big, and the artistic conception is beautiful. On the bank of the Canglang Pavilion, floating life is like a dream, one step at a time.