Lion Grove Garden in Suzhou is a great place to see chrysanthemums.

Basic Information Lion Grove Garden is located at No. 23, Yuanlin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City. It is one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, built in the Yuan Dynasty, and is a World Cultural Heritage site. Opening hours are 07:30–17:30 (March 1–October 15), 07:30–17:00 (October 16–end of February the following year), and tickets are CNY 30 per person. April, May, and July–October are peak seasons, and the ticket price is CNY 40 per person. Transportation Guide Take Metro Line 4 to Beisita Station, and walk for about 10 minutes to reach the garden; or take bus 518, 112, 55, etc. to Suzhou Museum (Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove Garden) Station. Tour Route Enter the garden from the main entrance, first go to Yanyutang Hall to feel its grandeur, then admire the peculiarity of Jiushifeng Peak, then go to Yifengzhibai Pavilion to experience the Zen, then go to Zhenqu Pavilion via Hehuating Hall, where there is an inscription written by Emperor Qianlong, then stroll through Shifang Boat and Huxin Pavilion to enjoy the beauty of the water scenery, and finally visit Anxiangshuying Building, Feiputing Pavilion, Wenmei Pavilion, and other attractions. Special Scenery There are many exquisite rockeries in the garden, most of which resemble lions. The rockery group covers an area of 1,500 square meters and is divided into three layers: upper, middle, and lower. There are 9 roads and 21 exits, like a maze. Travel Tips It is recommended to spend 1–2 hours here. You can hire a guide or rent an audio guide to learn more about the garden culture. Wear comfortable sneakers and pay attention to sun protection and insect prevention.