[2025 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Dongyuan Park (North Gate) (Updated May)

I drove 80 kilometers to visit 📍Dongyuan, a free park in downtown Suzhou. Except for the difficulty in parking, everything else is great. The park is located near Pingjiang Road and is connected to the Ouyuan Garden. Guide for walking your baby: 🌈Feed the ducks Bring more bread. Ducks are very friendly and will fight for food. 🚣🏻Water sports There are so many water activities here, including rowing, pedal boats, electric boats, foot boats... everything! 💕Children's Playground There is a non-powered playground for children, with climbing, slides and the like, which the children love very much. 🚞Little train The colorful train circles along the park road, which is very pleasant. ———————————— Xinxin's mother's diary of taking her baby out for a walk🌈Thank you for your attention

East Garden is located in the old town of Suzhou, China. It is a park loved by locals because it blends Chinese architecture with nature. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossoms, camellias, wisteria, and more. Admission is free, and there are plenty of activities available, such as a train that runs through the park, athletics for children, and kayaking for adults to enjoy. Perhaps because it used to be a zoo, there are geese, black swans, and mallard ducks in the pond, making it a very relaxing park. 📍East Garden Address: No. 1, Baita East Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City Opening hours: 7:30-17:00 (until 16:30 in winter) Admission fee: Free Access: 1.3km from Xiangmen subway station #China tourism #Suzhou #China trip #cherry blossoms #flower viewing

#cherryblossom25 Tucked beside the historic Pingjiang Road, Dongyuan is a free-admission garden where Suzhou's famed landscape artistry meets delicate sakura. While smaller than tourist hubs like the Humble Administrator’s Garden, its intimate pavilion-and-blossom pairings offer a quieter, equally poetic hanami experience. 📍 Location: Northeast of Pingjiang Road (near Suzhou Museum) 🚶 Access: 10-min walk from Linqi Road Metro Station ⏰ Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (peak bloom late March) 🎫 Admission: Free

🌳My dears, today I want to share with you a niche treasure park in Suzhou - Dongyuan. It is really an underestimated urban oasis, so hurry up and save it!​ Address: No. 1, Baita East Road, Gusu District 🎫Tickets: Free (there are charges for recreational facilities inside, the price is reasonable) ​ 🕙Opening hours: Open from 07:30 to 17:00 from March 16 to November 15 every year Open from 07:30 to 16:30 every year from November 16 to March 15 🚗Transportation: Green travel is recommended. Walking, subway and bus are all very convenient. If you drive, the Dongyuan parking lot is 6 yuan per hour, but there are many attractions nearby and traffic jams are common.​ 🌟History and Features​ Dongyuan is the first new comprehensive park built in Suzhou after its liberation. It cleverly utilizes the ruins of Jiang Taoyuan, the remains of the ancient city wall and the inner city river, and after artificial transformation, it has formed today's modern garden with mountains and waters as the main landscape. The total area of ​​the park is 270 acres, of which 90 acres are water surface. It has both the gentleness of a Jiangnan water town and the vitality of a modern park.​ 🌳Natural landscape Walking into the East Garden, it feels like entering a green world. The area is densely shaded by trees and has a fresh and pleasant air. There are more than 100 species of trees, totaling about 3,500 trees, making it a natural oxygen bar. Special varieties such as cedar, black pine, camphor, maple poplar, and camellia can be seen everywhere. The "Spring Scenic Area" is at the southern end of the ancient city wall. When spring arrives, crabapples and cherry blossoms bloom in layers, full of spring atmosphere. The "Spring View Pavilion" at the highest point of the city wall is an excellent place to enjoy the spring. The "Summer Scenic Area" is located to the north of the "Spring Scenic Area", and the "Summer View Pavilion" and "Spring View Pavilion" on the mountain echo each other from a distance. The lotus pond at the foot of the mountain is filled with lotus fragrance in summer. The curved bridges and waterside pavilions on the pond, and the cool breeze make it feel like a cool world.​ 🏞️Architectural landscape The buildings in East Garden are full of charm. The main attraction in the west is the "Hanbi Tower", a two-story building with a gable roof, gray tiles and white walls. There is a spacious platform in the front, facing the mountain and the water, and a curved corridor in the back connecting and separating the courtyards. It is a great place to enjoy tea and enjoy the scenery. Next to it is the "Ming Pavilion", which was built based on the model of the "Dianchun Pavilion" in Wangshiyuan Garden. It is 31 meters long and 13.5 meters wide. It is surrounded by fire-proof gables more than 7 meters high. Inside there are the Lengquan Pavilion, curved corridors, rocks, etc. The layout is open and elegant, reflecting the characteristics of Ming Dynasty architecture. The eastern part is dominated by the remnants of the ancient city wall, with lush trees on the hills. The river on the west side twists and turns, and the reflections of Hanbi Tower and the Three-Arch Bridge form a beautiful ink painting. The "Fish Viewing Area" at the east end of the Three-Arch Bridge has pavilions and curved bridges on the pond. There are many ornamental fish in the pond, and you can lean on the railing to play with the fish or go fishing.​ 🦆 Tour Highlights ✅Here you can get close to black swans, wild ducks, mandarin ducks, etc. They are not afraid of people at all. They stroll leisurely in the garden and forage for food. They are super cute.​ ✅Good news for those who like ancient style photography! The lush greenery and Soviet-style architecture make every shot a blockbuster.​ ✅There is a cruise ship dock in the park with more than 60 cruise ships. You can enjoy boating on the lake. There are more than 10 kinds of amusement facilities such as bumper cars, gliding dragons, air fighters, carousels, as well as small trains, bounce boats, etc., which are also very suitable for taking children out for a walk.​ ✅There are many scenic spots around Dongyuan. It is very close to Ouyuan, Pingjiang Road, Cangjie, and Xiangmen Ancient City Wall. You can arrange to visit together.​ 💖In addition, there are 10 friendship facilities in East Park, which are witnesses to the friendship between Suzhou City and its sister cities around the world. For example, there is the tree-planting totem pole commemorating the signing of the sister city agreement between Suzhou and Victoria, Canada in October 1980, and the friendship monuments of Ikeda City, Kanazawa City in Japan and Venice City in Italy near the Hanbi Tower.​ My dears, Dongyuan is really a treasure park. Whether you want to take a leisurely stroll, play with your children, or take photos and check in, this place can satisfy you. Come and explore this small and beautiful place! ​

Dongyuan Mingxuan sample Suzhou Dongyuan Lige only Mingxuan, is 38 years ago, China's first export to foreign countries to the classical garden sample. According to the Wangshi Garden Pavilion Chunyi as a blueprint, according to the American Metropolitan Museum of Art display environment, tailor-made, specially designed, construction and construction, after the US side sample acceptance, and then copied to the United States. So, they are the time when we are supposed to be 'only one good! When the time, the second child. Such a twin brother, in the history of China's ancient construction exports, probably is unique. However, the child came out, to the present, nearly forty years. The days are different. The younger brother of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is much more blessed than the older brother left in Suzhou. Everywhere carefully care, style is not reduced to the year. Dongyuan No. 1 Baita East Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province

A niche garden - Dongyuan Dongyuan may not have the historical depth of the Humble Administrator's Garden, but it excels in being closer to nature. The calm lake is home to swans, mandarin ducks, and ducks frolicking about. There are also pavilions unique to Suzhou gardens. With fewer people and no admission fee, it's a more suitable place for a leisurely afternoon. Suzhou Dongyuan - Free It's recommended to take a taxi; there is a parking lot, but parking spaces are limited. Recommended tour route - Enter from the North Gate of Dongyuan - Swan Lake - Boat ride - Children's amusement area - Couple's Garden Dongyuan tour route - Dongyuan - Couple's Garden - Xiangmen City Wall - Cang Street - Pingjiang Road - East Baita Road.

Coming out from the parking lot on the side of the Lotus Garden, walking a few hundred meters north along the Huancheng River Greenway, you will arrive at Dongyuan Park. This is a free public park that was created by utilizing the ruins of Jiang Taoyuan, the ancient city wall relics, and the inner city river, transformed artificially with a landscape of mountains and waters as the main scenery. The lake water is clear, the lawns are green, the red maples are like fire, and the flowers are blooming; the environment is extremely beautiful. The architecture and landscape of Dongyuan Park can be roughly divided into two parts: east and west. The western part mainly features the 'Hanbi Building' as the main scenery. There is also a Chinese-style courtyard model 'Mingxuan' built based on the 'Dianchunyi' of the Master of Nets Garden in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 1979. Unfortunately, it is said that Mingxuan is only open one day a week on Saturdays, so I can only visit it next time. The eastern part is dominated by the mounds remaining from the ancient city wall, with lush trees on the mounds that stretch for hundreds of meters, exuding the atmosphere of mountain forests. Dongyuan Park is quite large, covering eighteen hectares, and there are many citizens who come here for leisure and play.

🌹Suzhou's good weekend destination Dongyuan ✔️Going for a walk in the park on the weekend is the proper thing to do 🔥Dongyuan 💰No entrance fee, you can enjoy the greenery for free Navigate to "Dongyuan (Baita East Road)" to get there, the gatekeeper uncle said there are 6 gates, the park is not particularly big, you can finish walking through any gate, and it's a walking distance to Pingjiang Road nearby, you can even go there for a photo check-in📸 at night 🤞Walking in the park is really healing There are children giggling on the slides There are couples holding hands and whispering There are friends chasing and frolicking freely In short, there are all kinds of footprints of people who love life

Compared to the Humble Administrator's Garden, I prefer this lesser-known free garden in Suzhou! It's so beautiful that I can't bear to share! Suzhou Dongyuan! This place! This is the Suzhou in my mind! A quiet and free attraction Hidden in the old town, a natural oxygen bar Boating, playing with ducks, and having close contact with black swans, Small paths through the woods, riding a mini train Chilling by the lake, spacing out, it's so chill Spending a leisurely day, feeling the power of nature, suitable for all kinds of people: A must-visit for Suzhou locals to take their kids outdoors! It's the dwelling of the soul for introverts, just wanting to lie flat and space out here Suitable for friends who travel, no need to squeeze through crowds Recommend a Suzhou Citywalk Dongyuan White Pagoda East Road → Yangyu Lane Shiquan Street → Taiping Old Street Huqiu Wetland Park

Who understands! Suzhou Park's ceiling! No matter how many times you come, you'll never get tired of it! Tucked away in the old town is a natural oxygen bar, and in the blink of an eye, it's already the beginning of summer. Time to go out and breathe some fresh air. I come here countless times a year The four seasons of Dongyuan each have their unique scenery, which can liberate me from the hustle and bustle of the city Walking through it, you can feel the softness and tranquility, and taking photos is very rewarding. You can also enjoy the shade and comfort: Suzhou Dongyuan: Free Recommended Citywalk route: Dongyuan, Baita East Road, Yangyu Lane, Shiquan Street, Taiping Old Street Huqiu Wetland Park

Today, I came to Suzhou East Garden😲. As soon as I stepped in here, I was attracted by the beautiful scenery😍. The quaint pavilions and towers are scattered in the garden in an orderly manner, contrasting with the surrounding green trees and clear waters. Walking on the winding path, feeling the gentle breeze, I feel particularly relaxed. The fish in the pond swam happily 🐟, as if welcoming my arrival 😘. The rockery not far away is covered with strange rocks, adding a unique charm🤩. Here, time seems to slow down, allowing people to fully enjoy the tranquility and beauty💖. Suzhou East Garden is really a place that makes people linger😇! I look forward to meeting it next time🎉. Dongyuan (Baita East Road) Suzhou Ancient City Wall Site 📍Address: East of Baita East Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City 🕙Opening hours: • Low season: 07:30-22:00 (November 1 to April 30) • Peak season: 07:30-22:30 (May 1 - October 31) 💰Ticket price: Free 🚗Transportation: You can take a bus or taxi to 🌟Highlights: • Natural scenery: The park is shaded by green trees, with clear lakes, beautiful cherry blossoms and various flowers, and the scenery is pleasant 😍. • Amusement facilities: There are bumper cars, carousels and other amusement projects, suitable for family fun🎈. • Suzhou Garden Style: The building has the characteristics of Suzhou Gardens, antique and very beautiful🤩. • Fitness area: Public fitness facilities are provided for exercise 🏃‍♂️. 🎉Play suggestions: • You can rent a boat to enjoy the scenery on the lake and feel the tranquility and beauty💖. • Bring food and water, have a picnic on the lawn in the park, and enjoy a relaxing time 😚. • Visit the ruins of Suzhou’s ancient city wall and learn about its history and culture📚. • Pay attention to protecting the environment and take care of the flowers, plants and trees in the park🌳.

This park, where Suzhou locals have played since childhood, is rich with the greenery of spring, providing a sanctuary amidst the hustle and bustle of busy life, and a touch of the Emerald City in the fast-paced world. As you step into this greenery, you will find, that the city's clamor seems to vanish, leaving only you and nature, forgetting all troubles. · 🏠 Address: No.1 Baita East Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City ⏰ Time: All day ·

Suzhou Dongyuan is located at the eastern section of Baita East Road, adjacent to the Couple's Retreat Garden among Suzhou's gardens, and is also close to the Pingjiang Road pedestrian street. It is not far from Zhuozheng Garden and the Lion Grove Garden. In the bustling March of spring, this large park still maintains a quiet and leisurely style. The elderly sit and drink tea, children play in the playground, and groups of tourists either stroll or take photos, displaying an exceptionally comfortable feeling. Starting from Dongyuan, it is very close to reach the Xiangmen City Wall and the Cang Street R&F commercial district. Address: No. 1 Baita East Road, Gusu District. Opening hours: 07:30—22:00 Almost all day

Suzhou Park Walk, a free park attraction with few people, Dongyuan, a newly discovered Suzhou attraction with few people, beautiful scenery√, and free to visit SOON East Garden END There are four seasons of viewing in the park: spring, summer, autumn and winter In the summer, there is a pond full of lotus flowers. Many young ladies in ancient costumes are taking photos. The scenery is beautiful and it is easy to make photos. There are also swans beside the winding corridor 🦢 with the cool breeze in the evening And the sunset It’s also very cool to stroll leisurely alone! ! Suzhou Attractions: Dongyuan Tickets; Free Address: No. 1, Baita East Road, Gusu District

In the late autumn, the major gardens in Suzhou City and the Tianping Mountain in the suburbs have entered the highlight of the year, with crowds everywhere. In fact, there is a park in the city with quite good autumn scenery, which is often overlooked by everyone. This place is Dongyuan. There is a saying among old Suzhou people that if you haven't been to Dongyuan Zoo in your childhood in Suzhou, it must be incomplete. The Dongyuan in late autumn will definitely amaze you, hurry up and check in on the weekend... ✅Suzhou Dongyuan 🎫Free 🚗It is recommended to take a taxi, there is a parking lot, but there are not many parking spaces - 【Recommended Tour Route】 Dongyuan North Gate Entrance - Swan Lake - Boat Tour - Children's Play Area - Couple's Garden - 【Dongyuan-Pingjiang Road Citywalk Recommended Route】 Dongyuan - Couple's Garden - Xiangmen City Wall - Cang Street - Pingjiang Road - Baita East Road

Dongyuan can be considered as the childhood memory of many old Suzhou people. It used to be Suzhou Zoo. The scenery in the park is beautiful, with a strong Jiangnan garden style, very suitable for parent-child play. Suzhou Dongyuan is very large. In spring, begonias and cherry blossoms compete for beauty, layer upon layer, full of spring. There is a lawn under the mountain, with green grass. There is a pond named 'Lotus Pond'. The north part of the pond is full of lotus. There is a curved bridge on the pond. There is a water pavilion built by the side of the pond. Behind it is the wide Loujiang River. In summer, the cool breeze is blowing, the lotus fragrance is overflowing, and it is a cool world. 🌈Experience: The largest yacht dock in Suzhou city is built on the open riverside, with more than 60 boats. Boating on the water makes people feel relaxed and happy. Boating requires a fee. There is also a paid area called Squirrel Carnival, which includes water roller, bumper car, bumper boat, small train, carousel, colorful jungle, etc. If children like driving, there are many remote control cars for rent in the park. Children can drive around in them, which is quite fun. There are many interesting amusement projects in the amusement park, such as carousel, trampoline, slide, seesaw, climbing frame, etc. There is also a small sand digging area, remember to bring your own sand playing tools. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful garden scenery; you can enjoy interesting amusement projects; you can also taste authentic Suzhou cuisine. If you take your children out for a weekend, you can consider going to Dongyuan. Nearby tour: The nearest is the World Cultural Heritage Park - Ouyuan

Suzhou Dongyuan is an open park, a long strip of land sandwiched between the inner and outer moats. There are few tourists here, only a few local residents are resting leisurely, the environment is very good, it is very comfortable to wander in it. On the site of the former city wall, some city towers and walls have been restored, and there is a museum inside, which can be visited for free. Through the display of photos, texts, and objects, I felt the changes of the times and the accumulation of history.

East Garden is a free-entry park located along the Outer City River in Suzhou. When you think of wisteria flowers, you probably think of purple, but here you can see rare white wisteria flowers. This white wisteria tree is said to be 240 years old! The wisteria trellis, which looks like a white waterfall, was very beautiful! This white wisteria trellis is located near the North Gate. There were also purple wisteria flowers above the East Garden sign. In addition to the beautiful flowers of every season, another unique feature of this park is the pond in the park, where there are many swans, black swans, and mallards, perhaps a remnant of its former use as a zoo. I was soothed by the way they lived freely without any fear of humans💕 📍Dongyuan Address: No. 1 Baita East Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City Opening hours: 7:30-17:00 (until 16:30 in winter) Free admission Access: 5 minutes walk from Xiangmen subway station #trip202304 #wisteria #China #China tourism #China trip #Suzhou