Zhuozheng Garden

🌿 The pinnacle of Suzhou gardens! A comprehensive guide to avoid pitfalls in Zhuozheng Garden✨ Who wouldn’t love the top garden in Jiangnan? Between red walls and black tiles lies 500 years of elegance～ Every step reveals breathtaking scenery! 📍Address: No. 178 Dongbei Street, Gusu District, Suzhou ⏰Opening Hours: Peak season 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) Off-season 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM) 🎟️Ticket: 70 RMB 🎋 Must-visit route 1️⃣ East Garden Entrance ➡️ Lanxue Hall First stop upon entry! Ancient trees tower in front of the hall, remember to look up at the plaque with the three characters "Zhuozheng Garden" 2️⃣ Furong Pavilion ➡ Tianquan Pavilion Summer exclusive! The waterside pavilion surrounded by lotus flowers is perfect for photos The colored glass windows inside the pavilion make an excellent photo backdrop 3️⃣ Thirty-six Mandarin Duck Hall World-class garden architecture! Viewing the garden through the blue glass is super dreamy 4️⃣ With Whom to Sit Pavilion Named after a poem by Su Shi! The fan-shaped small pavilion is built by the water, stunning at sunset 📸 Hidden photo spots 1. Xiaofeihong Corridor Bridge: reflections blend water and sky 2. Liuting Pavilion: perfect framed composition ⚠️ Pitfall prevention tips • Fewest visitors before 9 AM • No food or drink inside the garden, bring bottled water • Electronic guide device deposit is 200 RMB 🍜 Nearby food • Songhelou: century-old brand famous for Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish • Yaba Shengjian: juicy pan-fried buns that are absolutely delicious • Taohuayuanji: stunning Su-style desserts