[2025 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Surging Waves Pavilion(Canglang Pavilion) (Updated Mar)

Winter vacation is here! Enjoy a 6-day tour of Shanghai, Nanjing, and Jiaxing. Visit three cities without any worries. Check out this treasure guide! -------------------- 🎉Itinerary: Day 1: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Scenic Area—Confucius Temple Visit the solemn Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and feel the weight of history. At night, head to Confucius Temple to enjoy the night view and delicious food in the ancient capital. Day 2: Lingshan Grand Buddha—Canglang Pavilion—The Bund—Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Visit Lingshan Grand Buddha and experience Buddhist culture. Stroll through Canglang Pavilion and enjoy the tranquility of the classical garden. In the evening, head to the Bund to enjoy the beautiful view of the Huangpu River, and then go to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to experience the nightlife of the bustling city. Day 3: Shanghai Disney Resort Enjoy a full day at Disney, relive your fairy tale dreams, and experience a magical journey. Day 4: Nanxun Ancient Town—Dongzha Stroll through the ancient streets and alleys of Nanxun Ancient Town and experience the charm of the water town. Then visit Dongzha to explore the traces of history. Day 5: Jiaxing Silk Museum—West Lake Scenic Area—Prince Bay Park Learn about silk culture at Jiaxing Silk Museum, then head to West Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery, and finally go to Prince Bay Park to enjoy the tranquility of nature. Day 6: Return End your pleasant journey and return home with a full load. 🛫 -------------------- Tips: - The weather is cool in February, so remember to bring a thick coat and an umbrella. 🧥☔ - Nanjing Salted Duck and Jiaxing Zongzi are delicious and affordable local specialties. Give them a try! 🦆🍚 - You can take the subway or a taxi from the airport to the city center. Both are convenient and fast. 🚇🚕 - Avoid rush hour when traveling to enjoy a more comfortable journey. 🚦 - The Bund in Shanghai, Confucius Temple in Nanjing, and South Lake in Jiaxing are must-see attractions! 📸 -------------------- Come to Shanghai, Nanjing, and Jiaxing to enjoy the charm of the three cities. Book a group tour on Trip.com for a relaxing and worry-free trip!

Jiangsu Garden Expo Park 🚘 It is recommended to enter the park from Xiping Gate, which has convenient transportation and many shuttle buses. Take the March limited "To Spring" themed carriage train (CNY 30/person) through the Sakura Avenue. The most amazing thing is the sakura tunnel you encounter at the corner. The branches are intertwined into a pink dome, and the fallen flowers are colorful when the wind passes, as if you have traveled through a time and space gate and entered a fairy tale world. 📍 Flower viewing highlights: 🌸 Cherry blossoms: The cherry blossoms from Cliffside Flower Valley to Dongning Gate are in full bloom. The small train travels through it, as if you are in a pink sea of flowers. 💐 Begonia: Begonias are in full bloom near Suzhou Garden and Changzhou Garden. ⭐️ Suyun Huigu: Various flowers are in full bloom, and you can feel the unique spring romance of Suyun's thirteen gardens. ✅ Nanjing Garden: Climb Jingyang Tower to overlook the sea of flowers. The Six Dynasties architecture is perfect for taking ancient Chinese-style photos. ✅ Suzhou Garden: Begonias reflect the white walls by Canglang Pavilion. ✅ Changzhou Garden: There is a calligraphy interactive area in the small courtyard, where children can try rubbing. 🎈🎈🎈 Play Highlights: ⭐️ Thirteen gardens, each with its own color and flower goddess, provide an immersive experience of the flower goddess's charm. Various Chinese-style decorations, wearing Hanfu to take photos and check in is super photogenic! Xiaowanzi likes the "All the Way to Flowers" giant bouquet, which is so beautiful! ⭐️ Immersive experience of spring intangible cultural heritage: intangible cultural heritage spring flower decoration; plant rubbing; brooches, etc. ⭐️ Hug Paradise: Various unpowered facilities (slides/tree houses/swings/sand pools), children love it, freeing their hands and saving their mothers' energy. At the end of March, Suyun Huigu has both the poetry of classical gardens and the romance of natural flower seas. Come and capture the beauty of spring with your friends!

1. 📍Location and Transportation: • Address: No. 3 Canglangting Street, Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou. • Transportation: Take subway Line 4 or Line 5 to Nanmen Station, Exit 3, and walk along Zhuhui Road for 8 minutes to reach the destination. 2. 🕗Opening Hours: • 07:30-17:30. 3. 🎫Ticket Information: • Adult ticket: CNY 20/person (peak season), CNY 15/person (off-season). 4. 📸Photo Spots: • 🌿Canglang Pavilion: The rockery in the garden blends with the pool water outside the garden, and the bamboo and trees are quiet and full of ancient charm. • 🌸Peach blossoms: From mid-March to early April, the peach blossoms are in full bloom, complementing the garden architecture, making it suitable for taking classical-style photos. • 🎨Leaking windows: There are 108 kinds of leaking windows in the garden, each of which is unique and is an excellent background for taking pictures. 5. 🍽️Recommended Local Food: • 🍜Sweet and Sour Mandarin Fish: A traditional Suzhou dish that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a moderate sweet and sour taste. • 🍖Stewed Pork with Rice Flour: Delicate taste and rich nutrition. • 🍔Fengzhen Pork Noodles: The signature dish of Yuxingji Noodle Restaurant, the soup is fresh and the meat is delicious, it is worth a try. 6. 💡Tips: • 🌤️What to wear: The temperature difference in spring is large, so it is recommended to bring a light jacket. • 📸Photo props: Straw woven bag, retro camera, transparent umbrella, etc., which are a perfect match with peach blossoms. • 🚫Environmental awareness: Protect the environment and take away your garbage. I hope this guide will make your Canglang Pavilion trip more perfect! 🌟

📍 Wenmiao Fragrance Room in Canglang Pavilion, named after Du Fu's poem "The lamplight shines on the sleepless, and the clear fragrance must be heard." With white walls and black tiles, vermilion doors and windows, and the vibrant red plum blossoms, 🍄 it forms a beautiful spring scene of Jiangnan. I'll always trust Chinese aesthetics!!🌸 ⛰[Attraction Guide] 📍Detailed address: Canglang Pavilion, No. 44 Courtyard, Renmin Road, Shuangta Street, Gusu District 🚗Transportation guide: 🚇Subway: Take Line 4 to Sanyuanfang Station and walk to Canglang Pavilion. 🚌Bus: Take Bus No. 1, 5, 101, etc., to Sanyuanfang Station or Workers' Cultural Palace South Station. 🕙Opening hours: 7:30-17:00 (last entry at 16:30) 💰Ticket prices🎫Adult ticket: 20 yuan🎫Discount ticket: 10 yuan (students, seniors, etc.) You can buy a combined garden ticket for a better deal. 🌟Highlights: Other gardens have water in the garden, while Canglang Pavilion is built in the water.💦 The double corridor separates the inner and outer corridors by a wall. Outside the window is a pool of water, and inside the window is a mountain scene, cleverly integrated. The 108 flower🌼windows are all unique. 📌Tips：1️⃣Canglang Pavilion, with its green tiles and plain walls, perfectly interprets the minimalism of Song Dynasty aesthetics. Only by slowly appreciating the literati's character can one understand the uninhibited pride of Canglang Pavilion.🍁 2️⃣Late winter and early spring are the seasons when Camellia japonica is in full bloom! Many camellias are planted beside the rockery and along the double corridor at the entrance of the garden, looking delicate and charming.🌸 3️⃣The bamboo shadows and gentle breeze are unique to Canglang Pavilion. Take photos of the green bamboos outside the window at Cuilinglong and the bamboo forest behind Kanshan Tower. 4️⃣Taking photos from above at Kanshan Tower is very effective.📷 5️⃣Watch the light and shadow shift under the double corridor. The sunlight filters through the flower windows, creating a tranquil scene like a Song Dynasty painting.

🌿 7:30 Rent an Entire Garden ▫️ Canglang Pavilion Treasure Hunt: A Song Dynasty garden with 90% fewer people than the Humble Administrator's Garden. A 20 RMB ticket comes with a "108 Flower Window Designs Guide." Take your kids to find stone mandarin ducks and small dinosaur carvings hidden in the bamboo forest. ▫️ Hidden Gem: Use a telescope in the side corridor of Mingdao Hall to observe the "Canglang water ripples" and unlock the same check-in angle as in *Six Chapters of a Floating Life*. 🍜 9:00 Non-material Cultural Heritage in the Alleys → Shuyuan Alley's Exclusive Breakfast: "Wang Ji Lin Sesame Cakes," a local favorite, with salty soy milk and freshly fried crab shell cakes (teach your kids to identify the twelve zodiac animals on the crab shell cake molds). → Walk 5 minutes to "Lao Tan Jia" for a double-sided embroidery card case DIY experience (a 30-minute crash course, the finished product can be used as a backpack pendant). 🛶 10:30 Water Alley Boat Tour ✓ Changmen Family Boat Tour Route: Charter a hand-rowed boat to explore the ancient Grand Canal (80 RMB/hour). The boatman will teach children how to count bridge holes in the Wu dialect. ✓ Stop at the "Secret Section of Shantang Street": Disembark at Xishan Temple Bridge and visit the Zodiac Stamp Museum to make zodiac woodblock prints. 🎨 13:00 Indoor National Style Classes ① Suzhou Imperial Kiln Museum: Play "Archaeological Blind Box" on the first basement level (dig for mini golden bricks and get a free cultural and creative sticker). Take space-themed photos in the top-floor light and shadow hall. ② Parent-child Handicrafts: Traditional rubbing of zodiac brick patterns (aprons and tools provided, finished works can be framed and taken home). 🍧 15:30 Afternoon Tea in an Old Mansion 📍 "Tan Hua Study" Ancient Book Restoration Experience: Make flower and grass笺 paper with imitation ancient Xuan paper at Pan Zuyin's former residence (receive a free Tan Hua IP ice cream). 🍴 Next door at "Zi Xiao Xiang," enjoy traditional green bean soup, mint water with 12 kinds of toppings for kids to mix and match. 🌇 17:00 Secret Sunset Spot → Thousand Person Rock on Tiger Hill's back mountain: Feed the free-range egrets with breadcrumbs and play the "Pitch Pot and Ask the Stone" game at the Third Spring (props are free to borrow from the scenic area). → Find small Tang Dynasty brick carvings of flying apsaras on the Yunyan Temple Pagoda (telescope recommended). 🌙 19:00 Gusu Night is Still Young ✨ Master of the Nets Garden Night Tour Bonus: Book a "children's exclusive guide" in advance and unlock garden myths with story light boxes (night tickets include 6 immersive performances). 🚲 Return Trip Suggestion: Rent a covered family tricycle (25 RMB/trip), enjoy the evening breeze, and listen to a children's recitation of "Mooring by Maple Bridge at Night." 📌 Local Tips: ✔️ Metro Line 5 "Taihu Xiangshan Station" provides direct access. For those driving, parking is available at the "Workers' Cultural Palace Parking Lot" for 5 RMB/day. ✔️ Hanfu or light-colored clothing is recommended for photos. Children's ancient-style bamboo hats are available for rent in the gardens (10 RMB/hour).

| Spring flowers in full bloom: A guide to early spring flower viewing. [Humble Administrator's Garden] Magnolias budding, plum blossoms lingering. Early March in the Humble Administrator's Garden marks the beginning of a poetic early spring. Magnolias are budding, their white blossoms as pure as snow, adorning the eaves of ancient buildings. I visited at the end of February when the plum blossoms were in full bloom, creating a picturesque scene against the white walls and black tiles. If you happen to visit on a drizzly day, you'll experience the hazy charm of a "smoky Jiangnan." [Yi Pu Garden] Weeping plum blossoms and camellias compete for beauty. Yi Pu Garden is small and secluded. In early March, the weeping plum blossoms still linger, while camellias gradually come into full bloom. By the "Milkfish Pavilion," weeping plum branches droop towards the water, like red silk brushing the waves; camellias bloom against the walls, vibrant yet elegant. [Canglang Pavilion] Plum blossoms and bamboo sway, shadows play on the carved windows. Canglang Pavilion is known for its rocks and ancient trees. In early March, the lingering fragrance of wintersweet remains, and greenery fills the carved windows. Beneath the "Mountain Viewing Tower," golden jasmine climbs the stone crevices, creating a contrast of warm and cool colors with the moss. [Master of the Nets Garden] Camellias reflect in the pond, crabapples about to awaken. The Master of the Nets Garden is famous for its exquisite waterscapes. In early March, camellias bloom by the pond, and crabapple buds begin to appear. On a sunny day, the beauty lies in sitting quietly in the "Moon to Wind Pavilion," watching the "bright camellias, as the sun sets in the west." On a cloudy day, you can appreciate the subtle beauty of "clouds sinking, flowers dimming, forming a natural ink painting." [Ke Yuan Garden] Magnolias bloom, books imbued with spring. Ke Yuan was once a school, where literary spirit blends with the vitality of spring. In front of the "Study the Ancients Hall," when I visited, red plum blossoms complemented the green brick window lattices, resembling an unfolded meticulous painting. Now, it's the season for magnolias to bloom. Spring is truly beautiful! Poetic Photography Schedule Morning Mist (7:30-8:30): Weeping plum blossoms in Yi Pu Garden, white magnolias in Canglang Pavilion. Warm Midday Sun (11:00-13:00): Magnolias in the Humble Administrator's Garden, magnolias and camellias in the Master of the Nets Garden. Twilight (16:00-17:30): Spring flowers in Ke Yuan Garden, lingering early spring charm in Canglang Pavilion. The Suzhou gardens in early spring are a poetic blend of nature and culture. The fleeting blossoms of early March require a visit at the perfect moment, a rendezvous with time. This trip to Suzhou, I finally had a proper Hanfu photoshoot. I chose a Song Dynasty scholar-official style. The makeup and styling took 2 hours, and I was exhausted before even starting the shoot. Fortunately, I'm quite satisfied with the final photos. Humble Administrator's Garden

📍Address of the attraction: No. 49, East Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City 🚗 Transportation: Take Metro Line 4 to [Nanmen] Station and walk for 10 minutes; take bus No. 2 or 39 to [Panmen Scenic Area] 👍️Check-in route: Exploring the Land Gate - Climb up the 10-meter-high city wall and overlook the entire land and water gate. The "Hongwu" inscription from the Ming Dynasty is clearly visible on the bricks. Water Gate Rafting - Take a rowboat through the thousand-year-old waterway (30 yuan/person) and experience the unique perspective of "boat sailing under the city gate". Ruiguang Pagoda Light and Shadow - A seven-story brick pagoda from the Northern Song Dynasty, it has stood for a thousand years despite its tilted body. Climbing the tower, you can overlook the skyline of Suzhou's old city. Photo of Wumen Bridge - the tallest ancient stone arch bridge in Suzhou, with vines hanging down from the bridge, it looks like an ink painting in the morning mist. 🎟️Ticket related: Tickets: 40 yuan (including climbing the Ruiguang Pagoda), night tour ticket 30 yuan (summer only) - Opening hours: 7:30-17:30 (daytime), 18:30-21:00 (nighttime) - Recommended duration: 2-3 hours 💗Other tips: Prime location: The stone steps on the north side of Wumen Bridge, with the bridge, tower, and water gate in the frame - Tips for night photography: When the lights are on, the city wall reflects the canal water, so it is recommended to bring a tripod for long exposure Hanfu adaptation: Ancient costume rental is available in the scenic area (50 yuan/hour), and the rate of blue bricks and gray tiles is very high

｜2025 Live! ⑥ Recommended places for viewing plum blossoms! ! . The plum blossoms are now in their best viewing period. If you miss them, you will have to wait until next year. Take action this weekend! ! ! [One] Art Garden (Pictures 1 and 11) The plum blossoms are very artistic, highly recommended! [Two] Qiuxiang Garden (Pictures 2 and 4) The earliest plum blossoms in Suzhou, a small park with few people and free admission [Three] Shangfangshan National Forest Park (Pictures 3 and 12) There are two super large plum forests. The plum garden inside is very good for taking photos, especially for portraits. The camellia under the big Buddha is also in bloom [Four] Beisi Pagoda (Pictures 5 and 18) The largest plum blossom waterfall in Suzhou! ! ! Very good film! Go in the morning or evening, the light is soft [Five] Xinshi Bridge (Figure 6) Free treasure park in the city! ! A large area of ​​plum trees have bloomed [Six] Canglang Pavilion (Figure 7) Limited to oriental aesthetics, framed plum blossoms [Seven] Lion Grove (Figure 8) "Suzhou-style romance" hidden in the flower windows of the garden [Eight] Yiyuan (Figures 9, 13) If you are lucky, you can also take pictures of cats and plum blossoms in the same frame [Nine] Keyuan (Figures 10, 15) Suzhou gardens with academy as the theme~ Plum blossoms are planted in front of Yiqing Hall and Xuegu Hall. The Chinese flower windows shade the branches of red plum blossoms, like a natural Chinese painting [One][Zero] Couple Garden (Figure 14) I took this photo. I took it last week. It should be in full bloom on the weekend. There is also a small plum forest at the exit [One][One] East Garden (Figure 16) The wall of Couple Garden, the plum blossoms of East Garden, East Garden is my favorite park to spend time when I am resting, especially when the sun sets. In addition, the camellias in the East Garden are now in bloom. [One][Two] Baitang Ecological Botanical Garden (Figure 17) The island is divided into four seasons. The plum blossoms on the Spring Island are now in full bloom, and there is a long row of camellias on the Winter Island that can be photographed. In addition, there are plum blossoms in the [One][Three] Humble Administrator's Garden and [One][Four] Master of the Nets Garden in the city. A little further away, there are plum blossoms in [One][Five] Huangqiao Plum Park and [One][Six] Xiaoxia Bay.

"See the water before entering the garden gate." This oldest garden in Suzhou (with a history of 992 years) uses a pool of clear water as a guide, hiding the elegance of Song Dynasty literati in the streets and alleys. Although not as grand as the Humble Administrator's Garden, its ingenious "covered walkways and latticed windows" create surprises throughout the 1.08-hectare garden. ✨My Exclusive Experience: 1. Three-Dimensional Aesthetics with Varying Heights Looking out from the hollowed-out latticed windows of the covered walkway, the swaying bamboo shadows and faintly visible pavilions resemble a breathing landscape painting. Standing on the Watching Mountain Tower and looking into the distance, the rockery and ancient trees complement each other, making even breathing feel lighter. The changing seasons add even more vibrancy: spring brings new shoots of Jinxiangyu bamboo, summer offers the sound of rain hitting banana leaves, autumn showcases red maples against pink walls and black tiles, and winter presents the snowy covered walkways like an ink painting. 2. Magical Moments with Few Crowds Pushing open the garden gate at 6 am (🌅), only early-rising aunties are sweeping fallen leaves, and the stone road of the covered walkway is still covered with moisture. After 4 pm, when the tourists have dispersed, sit on the stone bench of the Facing Water Pavilion, sip a cup of osmanthus wine, and watch the sunset dye the water surface a honey-orange color, as if traveling back to the leisurely time of *Six Chapters of a Floating Life*. Trip.com data shows that there are very few visitors before 8 am/after 4 pm on working days. 3. A "Classical Pairing" with Keyuan Garden Walking through the covered walkway of Canglang Pavilion, you can see Keyuan Garden across the Fengxi River (🤝). The sparse Ming Dynasty style clashes with the secluded Song Dynasty garden, like reading Ouyang Xiu's *Canglang Pavilion* and suddenly turning to Shen Deqian's *Keyuan Ji*, unexpectedly gaining a double artistic conception. The combined ticket for the two gardens is 30 yuan, and it only takes 5 minutes to get from Canglang Pavilion to Keyuan Garden, perfectly connecting "academy culture" with "the bustle of city life." 📸Photography Guide: Wide-angle lens is a must: The 108 latticed windows of the covered walkway each have their own unique charm. Use a wide-angle lens to capture the stunning "scenery at every step." Golden hour: The morning mist before 8:00 and the sunset after 16:00, the light is as soft as if it has a filter. Hidden spots: In the bamboo forest of Cuilinglong Hall, taking portraits through the "four-sided rhombus" latticed windows creates a natural ancient style filter. 🚗Transportation Tips: Take Exit 2 of Sanyuanfang Station on Subway Line 4 and walk for 5 minutes. For self-driving, it is recommended to park at "SEG," which is 10 times more spacious than the scenic parking lot. 🌟Why Recommend It to Non-Expert Tourists? Half-hour in-depth tour: From the entrance to the exit, following the covered walkway for a full circle will allow you to check in at all the highlights. Low cultural barrier: There's no need to memorize *Yuanye*. Just looking at the geometric aesthetics of the latticed windows and the antithesis of the couplets is amazing enough. Many connected attractions: Turn right out of the garden to reach the Suzhou Confucian Temple (to see the *Pingjiang Map* stele), and turn left for 500 meters to reach Guanqian Street, where you can enjoy a bowl of sweet porridge before continuing your journey. Finally, a little secret: The "Yaohua Realm" in Canglang Pavilion was once where Lin Zexu watched plays. Canglang Pavilion

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Suzhou in spring is really a place where flowers bloom. The refinement and gentleness of the Jiangnan water town reach their peak in spring, and every garden has its own charm. Although the Humble Administrator's Garden is famous, it is really crowded. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

Spring is here and the early spring red plum blossoms [Sakura] are in bloom. This once unpopular garden among the unpopular, Qiuxiang Garden has become a popular place to enjoy plum blossoms! Some early spring red plum blossoms have bloomed recently [One] Keyuan [Two] Qiuxiang Garden [Three] Baihuazhou Park [DoubleHearts] The early spring plum blossoms in the garden will be in bloom in a week [Glasses] Gardens where you can take photos of plum blossoms Keyuan, Yipu, Canglang Pavilion, Beisita Plum Garden, Baihuazhou Park, etc. [DoubleHearts] Magnolias will bloom in the garden in early March Gardens where you can take photos of magnolias Quyuan, Couple Garden, Yipu, Yiyuan, Master of the Net Garden, etc. [DoubleHearts] Recommended food [One] Su Yaxing·Literati Su-style Noodle House It is right next to Suzhou Museum. We recommend three shrimp noodles, crab meat and shrimp noodles, and various sticky noodles. [Two] Su Xiangxing. Su-style noodle house Located on Shiquan Street, every topping of the red noodle soup is delicious!

[GlassesUU] I had some time to visit Suzhou after the holidays, so I started a one-day tour and chose the gardens and Pingjiang Road that I had walked countless times. So let me share some atypical travel routes. · [StarEyes] Route: Canglangting Street - Wuqueqiao Road - Shiquan Street - Wangshiyuan Garden - Fenghuang Street - Dinghuisi Lane - Shuangta Vegetable Market - Pingjiang Road - Guanqian Street - Yiyuan Garden · [Dolphin] Canglangting In the spring of the fourth year of the Qingli period, Teng Zijing was exiled to Baling County. In the same year, Su Shunqin lived in Suzhou. Canglang Pavilion was his residence in Suzhou. The pavilions, towers, waterside terraces and corridors in the garden embody the romance unique to Chinese gardens, and the stained glass windows on the walls are particularly poetic. But this time I just passed by the gate and went to Wangshi Garden, without entering Canglang Pavilion. Opposite Canglang Pavilion is another small and elegant garden - Keyuan. From outside the Keyuan Gate, through the wooden moon-shaped door, you can get a glimpse of the elegance of the four seasons. · [Dolphin] Wuqueqiao Road + Shiquan Street Originally, this was an ordinary road. In recent years, with the resurgence of Shiquan Street, there have been many changes here. There is a big "Suzhou" on the wall where you can check in and take photos. In my memory, Shiquan Street was a jade carving street, but now it has become a real internet celebrity street. During the Spring Festival, the trees on both sides of the road were dressed in furry clothes, and large bouquet installations on the street added to the festive atmosphere. Most of the jade carving studios that were once familiar on the roadside are still there, and some shops have become internet celebrity video sites, coffee shops, and milk tea shops. · [Dolphin] Master of the Nets Garden The clear spring in the Master of the Nets Garden is the essence of the entire garden. The light of the sky, the shadows of the clouds, the pavilions and terraces on the water are beautiful in the sky and in the water. · [Dolphin] Fenghuang Street After leaving Wangshi Garden, walk along Fenghuang Street to the Twin Towers. I used to walk along Fenghuang Street often on my way to work, and I have memories of spring, summer, autumn, winter, and dinners and team-building events. · [Dolphin] Shuangta Vegetable Market Who knows? Suzhou’s vegetable market is already the next level. In addition to selling vegetables and food, the market also has cultural and creative products, and the decoration is artistic and warm. · [Dolphin] Pingjiang Road When I was in Suzhou, I visited Pingjiang Road at least 52 times a year. Later, I saw a lot of guides and videos about Pingjiang Road on the Internet, and I felt very unfamiliar with it. When I set foot on this road again, Pingjiang Road was still the same Pingjiang Road, but there were N times more people than before. So we walked to Daru Lane, turned out, and visited Teacher Ci Tong’s photography studio in Daru Lane. · [Dolphin] Guanqian Street This is a pedestrian street that exists in every city, such as Wangfujing in Beijing, Chunxi Road in Chengdu, Nanjing Road in Shanghai, etc. · [Dolphin] Yiyuan Private gardens in the south of the Yangtze River emphasize tranquility in a bustling environment, and Yiyuan is the most typical example. Yiyuan is just across the road from Guanqian Street. When I went there, there were small stalls in the courtyard. The wintersweets trees were in full bloom, forming a natural freehand painting against the backdrop of the white walls. The sunlight shines on the wintersweet flowers, like stars. A lovely big orange cat was also seen in the yard, sitting under a plum tree and next to the flowers, watching people coming and going. · [BlindfoldMonkey] This is not a typical Suzhou tourist green line, but I am following the footsteps of my previous life and re-experiencing this familiar yet unfamiliar city. It’s great that people come and go, and the world changes, but in fact you are still you, and I am still me. ·

1️⃣ Canglang Pavilion was built in the Song Dynasty and is the oldest garden in Suzhou. Together with Lion Grove Garden, Humble Administrator's Garden, and Lingering Garden, it is one of the "Four Great Gardens of Suzhou." The Canglang Pavilion is the highest point in the garden, and you can climb up to enjoy the view. There are many windows in the garden, which are great for taking photos. The bamboo garden on the north side has a variety of bamboo species, and you can wander around and relax. 2️⃣ Keyuan Garden: I didn't plan to visit here at first, but since it is right across from Canglang Pavilion, I decided to go in. Although it is not very big, it is the only existing academy garden in Suzhou, and it is worth a visit. It reflects the importance and recognition of education in Suzhou. There is also a stone boat in the distance, which extends into a small pond and creates a beautiful scene. The temperature dropped suddenly, and it started to rain. I wanted to visit the Garden of the Master of the Nets, but I didn't have enough time and energy, so I gave up. I'll share it with you next time.

|Ke Garden, Suzhou. 🌟Highlights: Ke Garden is located at No. 48 Renmin Road, Canglang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. It is the only existing academy garden in Suzhou. It is separated from Canglang Pavilion by an alley. The garden gate faces south, and the garden is separated from Canglang Pavilion by water. Ke Garden covers an area of 5,000 square meters, with a pond in the center, sparse buildings, winding corridors, clear water and trees, and a spacious courtyard. It has been repaired several times over the decades. During the reign of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty (1728–1731), Yin Jishan, the governor of Jiangsu, built a garden here, named "Jinshanlin". He also named it "Leshan" after the saying "The benevolent love mountains, and the wise love water". During the reign of Emperor Qianlong, a high official mistakenly thought it was a place for entertainment, and said that "entertainment is not a good thing", so it was renamed "Ke Garden". 👍Recommended: In the center of Ke Garden, there is a pond of about one acre, surrounded by rockeries, forming a landscape of mountains and water. There are pavilions and towers on the shore of the pond, where visitors can rest and enjoy the beautiful scenery. ✅Must-try: Ke Garden is less crowded than other popular gardens, making it suitable for visitors who like to enjoy the beauty of Suzhou gardens without being disturbed. ⏳Duration: About an hour. After visiting, you can go to Canglang Pavilion opposite for more fun.

|Canglang Pavilion, Suzhou Gardens. 🌟Highlights: Canglang Pavilion, located in the south of Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, is the oldest garden in Suzhou. It was built during the Northern Song Dynasty (1041–1048). In the early Southern Song Dynasty (early 12th century), it was the residence of the famous general Han Shizhong. Canglang Pavilion, together with Lion Grove Garden, Humble Administrator's Garden, and Lingering Garden, is one of the four major gardens of the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties in Suzhou. In addition to Canglang Pavilion itself, the garden also has buildings and landscapes such as Yinxin Stone House, Mingdao Hall, and Kanshan Building. Canglang Pavilion Lion Grove Garden Humble Administrator's Garden Lingering Garden 👍Recommended: The garden art of Canglang Pavilion is unique. Before entering the garden gate, there is a pool of green water around the garden. The garden is dominated by rocks, with a dirt mountain in front, and Canglang Stone Pavilion is located on it. A pond is dug under the mountain, and a winding corridor connects the mountain and water. Mingdao Hall in the southeast of the rockery is the main building of the garden. In addition, there are buildings such as the Temple of Five Hundred Sages, Kanshan Building, Cuilinglong Pavilion, Yangzhi Pavilion, and Yubei Pavilion. The walls of the corridor in Canglang Pavilion are inlaid with various types of windows, with a total of 108 styles. The windows are of various shapes, and the hollow patterns are also colorful. 🕙Opening hours: Opening hours: 7:30–17:30 Ticket price: CNY 20 in peak season (April 16–October 30), CNY 15 in off-season (October 31–April 15 of the following year). ⏳Duration: One hour. You can continue to visit Keyuan after leaving.

First impression: Hot, hot, hot, crowded, crowded, crowded Check-in attractions: Canglang Pavilion, Lingering Garden, Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road, Xiyuan Temple, Tiger Hill Note: 1. There are many cute cats in Xiyuan Temple. The vegetarian noodles are sweet, but not bad. 2. Suzhou Museum is very popular during the summer vacation. Remember to book tickets in advance. 3. Humble Administrator's Garden is very large. Take your time to explore it. 4. Suzhou Pingtan is very interesting. You can take some time to experience it and take a break.

Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Suzhou: 6 days of exploring the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan. Enjoy the scenery and the songs along the way. You can't miss it! Come and explore with me! / 🚩Route suggestion: Explore the charm of Jiangnan on a classic Hangzhou-Nanjing-Suzhou tour DAY 1: West Lake Scenic Area Immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery of West Lake, enjoy the ten scenic spots, and experience the thousand-year-old legends. DAY 2: Confucius Temple—Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Scenic Area—Nianhua Bay Zen Town Experience the ancient culture at Confucius Temple, pay tribute to the martyrs at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, and experience Zen life at Nianhua Bay in the evening. DAY 3: Canglang Pavilion—Shantang Street—Shanghai Urban History Development Museum Explore the Canglang Pavilion, enjoy the ancient streets and alleys of Shantang Street, and learn about the history of Shanghai in the evening. DAY 4: Haining Salt Officer Tidal Bore Scenic Area—Dongzha—Nanxun Ancient Town Enjoy the magnificent tide of Haining, visit the ancient Dongzha of Wuzhen, and stay overnight in Nanxun Ancient Town to experience the charm of the water town. DAY 5: Jiuxi Yanshu—Old Longjing Eighteen Imperial Tea Gardens—West Lake No. 1 Park Stroll through Jiuxi Yanshu, enjoy Longjing tea culture, and visit West Lake No. 1 Park to relive the classics. DAY 6: Qinghefang Street—City Balcony Experience the charm of the old streets of Hangzhou on Qinghefang Street, and enjoy the prosperity and beauty of the city on the City Balcony. / Travel essentials: 🎒Hangzhou-Nanjing-Suzhou tour: Don't forget these items! 👗 Clothing: According to the weather in January, prepare warm coats, sweaters, and comfortable sneakers. Don't forget to bring a few sets of Hanfu or cheongsam to blend in with the Jiangnan style! 🎩 Accessories: Hats and scarves are warm and stylish, rain gear for sudden rain, and comfortable shoes for visiting attractions! 📲 Electronic devices: Mobile phones and cameras to capture beautiful moments, power banks to keep your devices charged, and selfie sticks to take great photos even when you're alone! 💳 Documents and money: Don't forget your ID card, student ID, and other discount cards. Prepare some cash and bank cards. Although mobile payment is very convenient, it's better to be prepared! 🧴 Skincare and medicine: Sunscreen and moisturizer to protect your skin, common medicines such as stomach medicine and cold medicine, and mosquito repellent to deal with outdoor insect bites. / 🎉I hope you enjoy the romance in Hangzhou, the history in Nanjing, and the leisure in Suzhou. Have a great trip!

In January, plum blossoms are the most popular flowers in Suzhou. After the bleak winter, the gardens are finally revitalized by the plum blossoms. I visited 5 places and compiled this super practical flower viewing map 🗺️ Beautiful single tree: Suzhou Buddhist Laymen's Forest There is a plum blossom tree here that is the most beautiful in recent times, and it is unique. From color to posture, from blank space to fullness, everything is just right. Not only is it beautiful, but it also has a strong fragrance that is intoxicating. Niche photo spot: Yipu Garden This small and beautiful niche garden is a treasure trove for portrait photography. The special thing is that the plum blossoms bloom by the pond, creating a unique artistic conception, and any photo taken here is a masterpiece. Must-visit for travel: Lion Grove Garden If you are visiting Suzhou, you must not miss the Lion Grove Garden. The scenery in the garden is stunning at every step, and it is worth spending time to explore slowly. Special double flower viewing: Canglang Pavilion The century-old beauty tea and plum blossoms bloom together here. The plum blossoms bloom in the courtyard, paired with the characteristic flower windows and stone chairs, creating an ancient charm. In addition, the plum blossoms in Beisi Pagoda, Wangshi Garden, and Couple's Retreat Garden also have their own charm, and you can check them out according to your itinerary.

It’s winter vacation! The first stop is Suzhou! In winter, there are relatively not so many tourists. Recently, the wintersweets are in full bloom and can be seen everywhere in gardens and temples. It is a great pleasure to travel in the fragrance of flowers. 🚌🚌Transportation There is no airport in Suzhou. You can choose the nearby Shanghai Hongqiao, Pudong, and Wuxi Shuofang airports, and then take the high-speed rail to Suzhou. Suzhou Station is preferred as it is located in Gusu District and is convenient for sightseeing. 🏠Accommodation The best places to stay are near Guanqian Street and Shantang Street, which are close to tourist attractions and have plenty of food. 🥙Delicious Food Crab roe noodles, pan-fried prawns, Suzhou noodles, Suzhou sweet soup, etc. are highly recommended. There are many snack shops in Pingjiang Road, Shantang Street and other places, which is very convenient. New Year's Day Tour Route Xiyuan Temple, Yiyuan, Pingjiang Road, Jushilin, Shiquan Street, Canglang Pavilion, Confucian Temple, Jinji Lake, sunset view Scenic spot tour guide 🎈Xiyuan Temple: Make a New Year's wish when you enter the temple, let's get rich together in 2025, then eat vegetarian noodles, rub kittens, feed pigeons, and see the beautiful yellow wall wintersweets, which look like stars scattered in a yellow sea. Remember to get the New Year calendar and spring couplets when you leave, and bring good luck home 2🎈Yiyuan: Enjoy the last autumn colors and the earliest wintersweets in the garden, and meet a cute kitten~ Red maple Remember to go in the morning, it’s too late in the afternoon Pingjiang Road Buddhist Association: The traditional Chinese painting of wintersweets is full of Zen. The one in the front yard is already in full bloom. Go there between 10 and 11 am. The light and shadow are very beautiful. It is very good to take pictures through the window or doorway. 🎈Canglang Pavilion: 108 lattice windows are extremely delicate, and the 100-year-old beauty tea in the garden has been opened. It is located on the rockery, with cave doors and flower windows for overhead shooting 🎈Confucian Temple: Opposite Canglang Pavilion, there are few people and it is quiet, suitable for sunbathing and daydreaming. There are also 6 big white geese swimming around and quacking, which is so fun. 🎈Jinji Lake: Watch the orange sunset, and check in the popular Ferris wheel and flying sculpture 🎈Shopping and eating at Shiquan Street At noon, we went directly to Shiquan Street to find food. It is worthy of being China's Shiquan Street. The New Year atmosphere was captured directly. The big tree wore a colorful sweater, the pink little snake was very cute, and there were also bottle flower waterfalls, New Year gongs, and fortune chairs. I knocked the New Year gong many times. Good luck in 2025 will come soon, hahaha

Canglang Pavilion is the oldest and smallest of Suzhou's four famous gardens. It was purchased and built by Song Dynasty poet Su Shunqin, who named it Canglang Pavilion. Song Dynasty general Han Shizhong once lived here. The garden's unique feature is its 108 lattice windows, which make it stand out among Suzhou's gardens.

1. Wangshi Garden is located in a small alley after you exit the subway at Suzhou Station. It has a "light at the end of the tunnel" feel to it. Once you arrive, find the famous mountain wall, hold your hand steady, align the reflection, and start shooting. 2. Keyuan Garden and Canglang Pavilion are very close to each other, just across the street. Although they are not large, the scenery is just as beautiful. The first red leaves are photographed in the cave of the rockery after entering Canglang Pavilion. 3. After filling your stomach near Canglang Pavilion, take a bus to Bao'en Temple. Walk around the pagoda three times and bow to the Buddha in the temple. Find the second maple leaf photo spot behind the rockery in the plum garden of Bao'en Temple. It is almost as good as taking a photo of the Bao'en Temple pagoda in the Humble Administrator's Garden.

📍Canglang Pavilion｜The water of Canglang is clear, it can wash my tassel. I. Overview: 1. Canglang Pavilion was built in the Northern Song Dynasty. It is the oldest garden in Suzhou and one of the four great gardens of Suzhou. It was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000 and a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit in 2006. 2. Few people! Few people!! Few people!!! Compared to the popular gardens of Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove Garden, and Lingering Garden, Canglang Pavilion is perfect for taking photos and posing. Of course, this does not apply to national holidays... II. Features of Canglang Pavilion: 1. Double Corridor: The double corridor of Canglang Pavilion, the water corridor of the Western Garden of Humble Administrator's Garden, and the winding corridor of Lingering Garden are known as the "Three Great Corridors of Suzhou Gardens." Its beauty lies in the borrowed scenery, integrating the mountains inside the garden with the water outside the garden, forming a view of mountains and water. 2. Leaking Windows: There are 108 types of leaking windows in the entire garden, with no repetition and a variety of patterns, using the borrowed scenery technique to the extreme. Among the many leaking windows, the four leaking windows themed with begonia, lotus, pomegranate, and wintersweet, symbolizing spring, summer, autumn, and winter, are the most typical. 3. Famous Couplets: "The cool breeze and bright moon are priceless, the nearby water and distant mountains are full of affection," engraved on the pillars on both sides of the main scene of Canglang Pavilion in the garden. The first line is from Ouyang Xiu's poem "Canglang Pavilion": "The cool breeze and bright moon are priceless, but unfortunately, they are only sold for forty thousand coins," telling the history of Canglang Pavilion; the second line is from Su Shunqin's "Passing Suzhou": "The green willows and white egrets are all at ease, the nearby water and distant mountains are full of affection," depicting the mood of the garden owner after being demoted. 4. Green Bamboo: Bamboo is a traditional plant of Canglang Pavilion, with more than 20 types of bamboo currently planted, such as white-striped yin-yang bamboo, gold-inlaid jade bamboo, spotted bamboo, hemp-clad bamboo, tortoise-shell bamboo, etc. There is also a "Green Exquisite" pavilion built specifically for bamboo appreciation. 📝Other Tips: Transportation: Exit 2 of Sanyuanfang Station on Metro Line 4, super convenient Dining: There are Wuqiao Road and Shiquan Street nearby, with all kinds of food and drinks‼️

Couplet in the Mingdao Hall of Canglang Pavilion, Suzhou Xu Shilin (Qing Dynasty, Governor of Jiangsu) The autumn festival has just ended, so don't miss this beautiful time. Please sit down and talk about the local customs and practices, and what should be changed. The five dishes are enough to entertain guests, so there's no need to decorate with lanterns and streamers. Let the people come and see, and think about the competition and extravagance of the past, and what is right and wrong. The oldest garden, but also the least noticed garden Built in the Northern Song Dynasty, it was once the private residence of Han Shizhong, a famous general of the Southern Song Dynasty who resisted the Jin Dynasty Gardens are best enjoyed with fewer people Take a leisurely stroll in early winter

In the bustling city of Suzhou, there is a tranquil retreat - Canglang Pavilion. The pavilion stands by the water, like a reclusive gentleman, guarding the tranquility of time. The lattice windows let in the view, casting dappled shadows of green and light on the ground. Every step is a painting, every step is poetry. The rockery is lush, the winding paths lead to seclusion, like a maze inviting exploration. When you reach the Canglang Pavilion, the flying eaves and dougong resemble the light flutter of a swallow's tail, telling the story of a hundred years of wind and frost. The wind rustles the treetops, the leaves whisper, as if reciting the ancient writings of Su Shunqin. The waterside pavilion reflects the clouds and sky, sitting quietly, the heart is also clear. Here, time seems to stand still, and the noise is isolated. Would you like to step into this Canglang realm, sip a cup of fragrant tea, admire the swaying bamboo shadows and the beauty of the pavilions, and let your soul find a moment of peace in this ancient charm? We look forward to meeting you in this Jiangnan garden.

Gusu District is an important birthplace of Wu culture. It is home to the only ancient city in China that has remained in the same location for over 2,500 years. The district has largely retained the unique features of the Song Dynasty's "Pingjiang Map," with its "parallel roads and rivers, adjacent streets and rivers" layout, and its "small bridges and flowing water, white walls and black tiles, and ancient sites and famous gardens." Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street have been recognized as "National Historic and Cultural Streets," while eight gardens, including Canglang Pavilion and Lion Grove Garden, and five core sections of the Grand Canal have been listed as World Cultural Heritage sites. The district is home to 184 cultural relic protection units at various levels, including 24 at the national level and 37 at the provincial level, as well as 254 protected buildings and 865 ancient structures. Gusu District was established in September 2012 through the merger of the former Pingjiang District, Canglang District, and Jinchang District, along with the establishment of the Suzhou National Historic and Cultural City Protection Zone. Gusu District is the first and only district in China to establish a protection zone within a "National Historic and Cultural City," taking on the pioneering role in the protection of ancient cities.

For tourists visiting Suzhou gardens, Canglang Pavilion is a niche place. Many people have been to the Lingering Garden and the Humble Administrator's Garden and think that Suzhou gardens are mostly like this. In fact, this is a misunderstanding. Although Suzhou gardens are mostly pavilions, towers, rockery and pools, their styles and layouts are unique in their own way. Canglang Pavilion is not the largest garden in scale, but it has the oldest history. It was first built in the Northern Song Dynasty, more than a thousand years ago. After passing the lobby, there is a huge rockery with stone steps. You can climb up the steps and have a panoramic view of the garden from the top of the mountain, or you can go to the pavilion to drink tea and meet friends. There is a stone cave under the rockery, which is winding and tortuous, adding a bit of interest. After passing through the stone cave, you will see the open air and can continue to tour the courtyard. The characteristic of Canglang Pavilion is the stained glass windows. The road is built according to the terrain and is winding. There are corridors on the road. There are stained glass windows of various shapes on the walls along the road. There are various styles and no repeated patterns. The doors are also in the shape of vases and treasure gourds, which are very interesting. The old people of Suzhou are interesting people. They integrated their love for life into the gardens where they live, leaving behind so many world heritage sites in Suzhou and so many places for tourists to visit and learn.

Suzhou Canglang Pavilion is a famous garden with a long history, located in the northeast corner of Pingjiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is one of the outstanding representatives of ancient Chinese gardens and has been listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Here are some suggested travel tips: 1. Opening hours: Canglang Pavilion is open from 7:30 to 17:30 every day, and admission stops at 17:00. It is recommended to find out the specific opening hours in advance and try to avoid holidays and weekends to avoid crowds. 2. Tickets: The ticket price for Canglang Pavilion is RMB 20 per person. In addition, many attractions in Suzhou have launched combined tickets, which you can purchase to save money. 3. Transportation: Take Metro Line 4 from Suzhou Railway Station (Suzhou Station) to Sanyuanfang Station, exit from Exit 2, and walk about 10 minutes to Canglang Pavilion. 4. Guide service: In order to better understand the history and culture of the garden, it is recommended to hire a guide. The tour guide fee varies according to the time and number of people, generally RMB 50-100 per hour. 5. Tour route: It is recommended to enter from the South Gate. The tour order is as follows: • South Gate: After entering the South Gate, the first thing that catches your eye is a courtyard with towering ancient trees and lush greenery. • Courtyard: Walking through the courtyard, you can admire the iconic building of Canglang Pavilion - the pavilion with flying eaves and upturned corners. • Pavilion: From the pavilion you can overlook the entire garden and feel the artistic conception of the ancients: "The water of Canglang is clear, so I can wash my hat with it; the water of Canglang is turbid, so I can wash my feet with it." • Rockery and pond: On the southeast side of the garden, there is a rockery and a pond. Here you can admire the quaint pavilions and towers and appreciate the beauty of the mountains and rivers in the garden. • Exit: After the tour, leave through the East Gate. 6. Surrounding attractions: There are many other famous attractions near Canglang Pavilion, such as Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove, etc. If you have enough time, you can arrange to visit these attractions. 7. Clothing suggestions: Since Canglang Pavilion is located in the Jiangnan water town, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes because you need to walk a lot during the tour. At the same time, please abide by the regulations of the scenic area and do not smoke, litter, etc. Finally, I hope you can fully appreciate the beauty and charm of Jiangnan gardens when visiting Canglang Pavilion.

Canglang Pavilion was originally the pool and pavilion of Sun Chengyou, the military governor of Zhongwu Army and a relative of Qian Yuanlu, the Prince of Guangling of Wuyue Kingdom during the Five Dynasties. Su Shunqin, a poet of the Song Dynasty, bought the abandoned garden for 40,000 coins and rebuilt it. He built a pavilion by the water and named it Canglang Pavilion after the poem "The water of Canglang is clear, and it can wash my tassel; the water of Canglang is muddy, and it can wash my feet." He called himself Canglang Weng and wrote "Canglang Pavilion Record." Ouyang Xiu was invited to write a long poem "Canglang Pavilion," in which he wrote "The breeze and the moon are priceless, but they are only sold for 40,000 coins." The couplet "The breeze and the moon are priceless, and the water and the mountains are full of love" is inscribed on Canglang Pavilion. This couplet was written by Liang Zhangju, a scholar of the Qing Dynasty, for Canglang Pavilion in Suzhou. The first line of the couplet is from Ouyang Xiu's poem "Canglang Pavilion," "The breeze and the moon are priceless, but they are only sold for 40,000 coins," and the second line is from Su Shunqin's poem "Passing by Suzhou," "The green willows and white egrets are all free, and the water and the mountains are full of love." It not only tells the story of the construction of Canglang Pavilion, but also describes the scenery of Canglang Pavilion, making people realize the concept of environmental protection that loves nature, conforms to nature, and is emotionally close to nature. Canglang Pavilion No. 3, Canglangting Street, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 510 m from Exit 3 of Nanmen Station, Metro Line 4