Best Places to Enjoy Osmanthus in Autumn

Come to Suzhou to see the osmanthus! Although the flowers bloomed late this year, their fragrance is still intoxicating. A stunning osmanthus viewing spot is just 30 minutes away from An She Hotel! Reasons to Visit: A garden filled with the fragrance of golden osmanthus! Top 14 spots in Suzhou to enjoy osmanthus. Transportation Guide: - Take a bus for 6 stops (walk to Shuangta Bus Stop, take Route 202, and get off at Osmanthus Park Stop after 6 stops). - Guests staying at An She Hotel can walk 5 minutes to the bus stop. Tour Route: 1. Enter through the South Gate → Osmanthus Corridor - A kilometer-long osmanthus avenue! Late October is the peak bloom for golden osmanthus, perfect for walking and taking stunning photos. 2. Osmanthus Culture Museum → Tea Room - Learn about the history of Suzhou's osmanthus, then enjoy a cup of osmanthus oolong tea at a window-side seat. - (The view includes Suzhou-style white walls and black tiles!) 3. Lakeside Pavilion → Zigzag Bridge - The lake reflects the golden osmanthus, creating a romantic scene. The best time for photography is around 4 PM when the light is soft. Special Experiences: - Free Hanfu experience for guests staying at An She Hotel. - Freshly steamed osmanthus cakes available at a stall near the park's North Gate (recommended to buy the first steaming in the morning). - Osmanthus-themed calligraphy and painting exhibition on the second floor of the Culture Museum (closed on Mondays). Must-Visit Photo Spots: ① Spiral staircase in the Culture Museum overlooking the osmanthus forest. ② By the railing of the Lakeside Pavilion with the Zigzag Bridge as the background. ③ In front of the tea room's floor-to-ceiling windows, capturing osmanthus and traditional architecture together. Limited-Time Delicacies: - Osmanthus lotus root in syrup - Freshly cooked osmanthus gorgon fruit - Osmanthus rice wine dumplings (Available at snack stalls near the park's East Gate starting at 2 PM.) Recommended Hotel: - Rooms include a mini bar. - The second-floor observation deck offers stunning views. - A 2-minute walk to Metro Lines 1 and 6. Tips: - Best time to view the flowers: October 25 to November 10. - Early mornings are less crowded, and the osmanthus smells more fragrant with morning dew. - Wearing Hanfu for photos adds a touch of elegance!