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based on 770 reviewsOpen today at 07:30-17:30(Tickets available until 17:00; admission ends at 17:00)
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No. 23, Garden Road, Gusu District, Suzhou CityMap
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The Lion Forest not only has a unique landscape, but also contains a deep cultural connotation. Its garden layout and architectural style reflect the essence of traditional Chinese garden art, and also integrates Buddhist thought. In addition, the poems, monuments, small bridges and flowing water all over the lion forest show the aesthetic taste and philosophical thinking of ancient literati.
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Lion Forest Garden, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, and Canglang Pavilion are collectively known as the “Four Famous Suzhou Gardens”. The Lion Forest was built in the Yuan Dynasty and was originally a back garden of Zen temples. It was later purchased as a private residence. This garden was treasured by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, who always stayed here during his visits to Southern China. Although the Lion Grove Garden is small, the artificial mountains in the park are very well-known. The strange rocks resemble dancing lions. The connection between the artificial mountains is not dissimilar to a maze. You can play hide-and-seek in the stone maze or count the number of observable stone lions.
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The late cherry blossoms in front of the Lion Grove Garden's colored glaze windows are in full bloomEvery year, when the late cherry blossoms flourish, I am always reminded of the combination of the colored glaze windows and the late cherry blossoms here at the Yan Yu Hall of the Lion Grove Garden. The collision of the colorful colored glaze glass and the enchanting late cherry blossoms, This is the most authentic portrayal of the dazzling spring of the Lion Grove Garden... 🏠Address: No. 23, Garden Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City ⏰Hours: 7:30-17:00HOLDEN BROCK
Suzhou! An unmissable spot for admiring magnolia blossoms, be sure to bookmark this!With the arrival of spring, Suzhou welcomes the season of magnolia blossoms in full bloom. Walking through the streets of this ancient city, you will encounter the heralds of spring—magnolias—by chance. The blooming period is fleeting; miss it and you'll have to wait until next year. Now is the best time to appreciate them. Lion Grove Garden—Two magnolia trees stand like clouds and snow, their blooming period may be short but it's heart-stirringly beautiful. The pristine flowers set against the weight of history make the beauty of this landmark indescribable.📍Address: No. 23 Garden Road, Gusu District, Suzhou 🚇Transport: Walk 1.3 kilometers from Beisita Station on Metro Line 4 to reach. Twin Pagodas—Here, you will encounter the most spectacular magnolia sea in Suzhou. With ancient pagodas from the Song dynasty as the backdrop, their beauty is infinitely magnified. Even from outside the gate, you can capture this touching scene.🚇: Reachable by walking from Lindun Road Station on Suzhou Metro Line 1. Cou Garden—Viewing magnolias through the exquisite flower windows offers a unique charm. One pink and one white magnolia tree complement each other, creating a breathtaking view that leaves one in awe.🚇: Reachable by walking from Xiangmen Station on Suzhou Metro Line 1. Qu Garden—This little-known and free garden hides two huge magnolias, quietly awaiting your discovery.🚇: Reachable by walking from Chayuanchang Station on Suzhou Metro Line 4. Humble Administrator's Garden—Near the VR pavilion, the magnolia flowers are like ancient beauties, with a variety of species dazzling to the eye, yet they are somewhat aloof and not easily approached.🚇: Reachable by walking from Beisita Station on Suzhou Metro Line 4. Yi Garden—Here, you can find the unique waterside magnolias, close to the rockery and plum grove, offering a pleasant scenery.🚇: Reachable by walking from Leqiao Station on Suzhou Metro Line 4. Lingering Garden—Magnolias here have a long history, once praised by Wang Guowei as 'gracefully leaning against the sky'. When these spotless white flowers are set against the pink walls and black tiles, they resemble a naturally perfect ink painting.🚇: The nearest metro station is on Metro Line 2. In the bright spring light, Suzhou's magnolias await your appreciation. Don't let the brief blooming season slip away quietly, set off on your flower-seeking journey now!JOCELYN WILEY
Locals tell you, one garden in Suzhou is enough!Visiting Suzhou without exploring its classical gardens would be a wasted trip. However, if you're short on time and can't visit all four major gardens, locals recommend just one—the Lion Grove Garden. Lion Grove Garden is already exquisitely delicate, and it's currently hosting a chrysanthemum exhibition, serving as the main venue. A variety of chrysanthemum bonsais compete in beauty, the garden's ginkgoes have turned yellow, the maple leaves red, and with the recent crystal-clear blue skies, it's simply a feast for the eyes, perfect for taking photos📸 with great results. When visiting Lion Grove Garden, you must climb the most famous rockery, which is like a three-dimensional maze, so interesting. But be careful when it's crowded! Visiting Lion Grove Garden is recommended to book in advance, especially during holidays when visitor flow is controlled. p.s. The Humble Administrator's Garden is very close to Lion Grove Garden, just a 10-minute walk away. However, after visiting the exquisite Lion Grove Garden, you might find the Humble Administrator's Garden a bit dull.stellan_4861
The upcoming Suzhou can be described as the ceiling of romantic travelThe upcoming Suzhou can be described as the ceiling of romantic travel‼️||- Hi, I'm Chen I want to share the beauty under the lens with everyone🍃 - "On the side of the city of He Lu, a thousand flowers bloom on the island of Baihua" After the Spring Festival🌿Suzhou has come to the flower viewing season again Magnolia Camellia Rosewood Osmanthus The palette from nature🌈 It's as beautiful as in an oil painting! Looking forward to the spring in Suzhou very much🌸 - Share a few good shooting locations - 🔸Osmanthus (April) 📍Kuo's Head Lane No. 5, Couple's Garden - 🔸Wisteria (April) 📍Master's Garden, Lion Grove, Taiping Old Street - 🔸Camellia (March) 📍Lingering Garden, Couple's Garden - 🔸Hydrangea (March, April) 📍Xiangcheng District Government, Canglang Pavilion - 🔸Rose (April, May) 📍Yipu, Jingu Art Museum - 🔸White Magnolia (February, March) 📍Master's Garden, Shizi Street - 🔸Tulip (April) 📍Shangfang Mountain, Suzhou Park - 🔸Cherry Blossom (March, April) 📍Equinox Street, Hanshan Temple, Binhe Road Subway Station - 🔸Late Cherry (April) 📍Copper Guanyin Temple, Suzhou Avenue - 🔸Trumpet Creeper (June) 📍Behind the Kendame Art Museum, Tiger Hill South Gate - Hello, I am Chen, romance is everyone's yearning, I hope the joy I share can also bring you joy! As a photographer, I want to see more beauty in the world, travel on the road, keep updating~Nova_Starthorn_48
Push open the gates to spring in the Lion Grove GardenLion Grove Garden is one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, located in the western part of Suzhou city. The garden's scenery centers around a pond, blending mountains and water harmoniously, with lush flowers and trees, and pavilions and towers scattered in an orderly fashion. The magnolia trees are a major feature of the Lion Grove Garden. Every early spring, the magnolias bloom at their best, exuding a fragrance that attracts many tourists to come and admire. In the Lion Grove Garden, magnolia trees are distributed in every corner, some beside rockeries, some by the pond, and some next to pavilions. When spring arrives and the magnolia flowers bloom, the entire garden is enveloped in their fragrance, as if one has stepped into a fairyland. In the Lion Grove Garden, there are many different varieties of magnolia flowers, such as the white 'Suxin' and 'Xuetao', with their delicate and soft petals emitting a strong fragrance. These magnolias vie for beauty under the spring sun, becoming a major highlight of the Lion Grove Garden.L1ghtning_3ch0
Even if you don't visit Suzhou, you can't miss the beauty of the parking lot at the Lion Grove GardenThis time, I really have to praise Suzhou, even a parking lot is so beautiful... Right at the parking lot of the Lion Grove Garden, you don't need to buy a ticket, and you can still enjoy the garden-style magnificent magnolias! · 🏠 Address: No. 23, Garden Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City ⭐ Ticket: 30. 🚗 Transportation: Drive to the Garden Road parking lot/Subway to Beisita Station and walk ⏰ Time: 7:30-17:00 ·JOHANNA JOSEPH
The Lion Grove Garden in SuzhouThe Lion Grove Garden is a classical garden in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, located at No. 23 Yuanlin Road in the northeastern corner of the Suzhou city area, covering an area of 11,120 square meters. The Lion Grove Garden is one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou and represents the Dai garden style. It is also the only remaining example of China's early grotto-style rockery groups and is known as the "Kingdom of Rockeries". The Lion Grove Garden not only has the cultural landscape of pavilions, terraces, towers, attics, halls, and galleries that are typical of Suzhou classical gardens but is also world-famous for its lake and mountain rocks and deep and secluded grottoes, earning the reputation of the "Kingdom of Rockeries". The rockeries of the Lion Grove Garden are both numerous and exquisite, with the lake rocks being delicate, the grottoes winding, and the paths twisting and turning as if entering a maze, known as the "Eighteen Scenes of the Peach Blossom Land". The tops of the grottoes are lined with strange peaks and rocks, all resembling dancing lions, with famous peaks such as Huanhui, Tuyue, Xuan Yu, and Ang Xia. "The best place in the city is the Lion Grove, where one seeks the light rain and gentle breeze." Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty visited Jiangnan six times and held the Lion Grove Garden in high esteem, inscribing poems to praise its beauty and twice bestowing the words "True Interest", reflecting his unique fondness for the Lion Grove Garden. Although the Lion Grove Garden is small, only 16 acres, roughly one-fifth the size of the Humble Administrator's Garden, it is world-famous for its lake rockeries. The rockeries in the garden are majestic, with ingenious designs and cleverly winding grottoes. In the rockery forest, one can clearly see the pavilion ahead, but after turning around, it seems impossible to find the way out, as if entering a labyrinth, which is really interesting! The garden, which is over 600 years old, has been visited by so many people that the rocks have been polished smooth and shiny, and the stone steps are slippery. Elderly people and children must be careful when visiting on rainy days.CATHERINE MANN
Explore the Lion Grove Garden and take a journey through the beauty of ancient-style gardens!🐯Explore the mysteries of the Lion Grove Garden and capture the beauty of ancient-style gardens! Hey friends! Are you ready to join me in exploring the Lion Grove Garden, where classic elegance and nature blend perfectly? 👣As one of China's four famous gardens, the Lion Grove Garden not only boasts breathtaking rockeries and corridors but also features the Nine Lions Hill and the Lotus Pond waiting for you to check in! 1️⃣ Iconic Rockery: This is the soul of the Lion Grove Garden, where the artfully arranged stones create a unique landscape, as if transporting you back to ancient times. 2️⃣ Corridor Murals: Stroll along the longest corridor, where the exquisite murals and carvings on both sides will make you linger and forget to return. Don't forget to take a beautiful group photo! 3️⃣ Nine Lions Hill Check-in: As the name suggests, nine lion heads are hidden here. How can you miss the chance to check in and appreciate this beauty? 4️⃣ Lotus Pond: It's the perfect time to admire flowers. The colorful lotuses compete for beauty, making it the best place to relax. Transportation Tips: 📍Located in the city center, easily accessible by Subway Line 4 or several bus lines, stress-free arrival. Tour Route🗺️: Enter through the South Gate—>Experience the Rockery—>Stroll along the Corridor—>Remember Nine Lions Hill—>Admire the Lotus Pond, and if time allows, don't forget to visit other small attractions! Food Recommendations😋: A street full of local snacks nearby awaits your taste bud adventure. Remember to try the authentic Suzhou pastries! The beauty of the Lion Grove Garden can only be deeply appreciated by visiting in person. Are you ready to explore this garden filled with ancient charm?KNOX BRADY
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One of Suzhou’s classical gardens.This was the time that I visited the beautiful classical garden in Suzhou called lion grove or lion forest garden. it’s a gorgeous place and one of the reasons why many tourists visit Suzhou is to experience the classical gardens. therefore this is definitely a place to go. this Garden features beautiful scenes ponds and the traditional Chinese architecture. making you feel like you might have traveled back in time. it’s also an amazing location for photography, as it is an extremely photogenic spot. there are also a number of temples, and the rich history is also something you can look forward to. #momentsmission #scenicspotguide #travelinspiration #nationalpark #mapletreesLayed back central113
A must-play guide for a 2-day, 1-night trip to Suzhou in spring, please keep it wellA city of Gusu, half a poem of Jiangnan🌷 Take advantage of the good season in Jiangnan and make a trip to Suzhou. Listen to the soft Wu dialect, see the ancient gardens and relics, and fulfill a dream in Jiangnan💛 · 🌟 Itinerary DAY 1: Lion Grove Garden→Suzhou Museum→Humble Administrator's Garden→Pingjiang Road→Shuangta Market DAY 2: Tiger Hill→Lingering Garden→Xiyuan Temple→Shantang Street · 🌟 Attractions Guide 📍Lion Grove Garden The largest existing ancient rockery group in China, the rockery maze is a place of childlike fun, the flower windows🎋 and bamboo groves are full of ancient charm, ✨admiring the ancient garden art · 📍Suzhou Museum Mr. I. M. Pei's dearest little daughter💕, a perfect fusion of geometric lines and the essence of Suzhou architecture · 📍Humble Administrator's Garden The foremost among the four famous gardens of Jiangnan, 🌟 acclaimed as the 'Mother of Chinese Gardens', with its interesting layout of mountain islets, 🎋 bamboo groves, pine mounds, and meandering streams · 📍Pingjiang Road 'Half the history of Gusu on one Pingjiang Road.'✨ Following the urban pattern since the Tang and Song dynasties, it is a microcosm of the ancient city, with a tune of Pingtan and a scene of Jiangnan · 📍Shuangta Market A very popular cultural and creative market in Suzhou, a new gathering place for foodies🌱, full of the atmosphere of human life · 📍Tiger Hill 'Without visiting Tiger Hill, one has not truly been to Gusu,'✨ because Tiger Hill encapsulates the history of Gusu, with stories everywhere · 📍Lingering Garden In March and April, the begonias💐 and camellias of Lingering Garden take turns to appear, making one indulge in the beauty of 'red plump and green slender' · 📍Xiyuan Temple Praying and blessing at the Buddha, eating vegetarian noodles, counting Arhats, petting cats😻, feeding pigeons... The yellow walls and black tiles of Xiyuan Temple have a unique sense of story · 📍Shantang Street Shantang Street is most enchanting at night, with pink walls, black tiles, red lanterns🏮, the sound of oars echoing through the years, making one feel as if they are in a painting ·The Epicurean Nomad7
I thought the Humble Administrator's Garden was the pinnacle until I encounteredThe gardens of Jiangnan, including the Lion Grove Garden, are also exquisitely beautiful. Every door, window, wall tile, table, chair, and plant in the garden has its own beauty, and the Taihu rocks are stacked layer upon layer, with strange shapes and full of charm. The lake water reflects the blue sky and white clouds, the lotus leaves seem to grow in the sky, and the fish appear to swim in the heavens. I love to watch the slowly shifting light and shadows in the garden and the gently trembling bamboo forest; time seems to slow down at this moment. 'Garden days are spent in delight,' once you have seen the gardens of Jiangnan, it's easy to become fascinated, addicted.SAVANNA MARTIN
Suzhou Gardens Three-Day Travel GuideIf you plan to visit the Suzhou Gardens, here is a three-day travel guide: Day One: 1. Morning: Arrive in Suzhou, Jiangsu. Choose to take a high-speed train or car to get there. First, visit the Humble Administrator's Garden and taste the essence of classical gardens. 2. Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near the garden, tasting local delicacies such as Suzhou soup dumplings and squirrel-shaped mandarin fish. 3. Afternoon: Go to the Lingering Garden, admire its unique garden landscape and exquisite architecture, and you can stroll by the lake. 4. Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant near the garden, tasting Suzhou snacks such as Yangchun noodles and osmanthus cake. Day Two: 1. Morning: Visit another garden of the Humble Administrator's Garden or Lingering Garden, and learn more about the culture and art of Suzhou gardens. 2. Noon: Taste Suzhou dishes at a nearby restaurant, such as lion's head and fish head tofu soup. 3. Afternoon: Visit Tiger Hill, admire the ancient temples and relics of a thousand years, and you can climb the Tiger Hill Tower to overlook the surrounding scenery. 4. Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant near Tiger Hill, tasting Suzhou vegetarian dishes and light dishes. Day Three: 1. Morning: Visit the Hua Pu Garden, admire the diverse flowers and lush greenery, and you can stroll in the maze in the garden. 2. Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near the Hua Pu Garden, tasting local snacks such as double skin milk and pine flower eggs. 3. Afternoon: Visit the Lion Grove Garden, experience the exquisite design of Suzhou gardens and stone carving artworks, and you can visit the Lion Grove Garden Museum. 4. Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant near the garden, tasting Suzhou's traditional exquisite pastries and cakes. Please remember, the above guide is just a reference, you can adjust according to your own interests and time. Before visiting, please confirm the opening hours and ticket information of the attractions, and respect local regulations and culture. Hope you have a pleasant time in your trip to Suzhou Gardens!JamesonBrennan749
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The Lion Forest not only has a unique landscape, but also contains a deep cultural connotation. Its garden layout and architectural style reflect the essence of traditional Chinese garden art, and also integrates Buddhist thought. In addition, the poems, monuments, small bridges and flowing water all over the lion forest show the aesthetic taste and philosophical thinking of ancient literati.
It was a trip to Suzhou, China with friend and we visited Lion Forest Garden. The garden was beautiful and we really loving it.
Ming Hongwu six years (1373), 73-year-old big calligrapher Yuan (No. Yunlin) passed through Suzhou, participated in the garden construction, and wrote poetry (with "Lion Forest Map"). At the beginning of Qing Qianlong, the temple garden became private property, isolated from the temple, the name of the garden, because there are five pine trees in the park, so it is also known as Wusongyuan. In 1917, the paint comprador merchant Bei Runsheng purchased, after 9 years of construction and expansion, still named the Lion Forest (the east of the garden is the Bei family home, ethnic learning and residential). In the 17th year of Ming Wanli (1589), Ming monk Tuo Yuhua was born in Chang'an, and the Lion Forest was rebuilt and the Temple of the Buddha. During the Kangxi period, the temple and the garden were separated, and then the father of Huang Xi and the ancestor of Huang Xingzu, the Zhifu of Hengzhou, were bought and named "Sheyuan". On February 11, 1703, Qing Kangxi cruised here, giving the "Shilin Temple", and the emperor of Qing Qianlong six tours of the lion forest, and then giving the "Mirror Zhiyuan Photo", "Painting Temple" and the existing "true fun". Qing Qianlong 36 (1771 AD), Huangxi High School Zhuangyuan, Renovated Mansion, Renovated Courtyard, named "Wusongyuan". By the middle of Qingguangxu, Huang's family road was down, the park had fallen, but the rockery remained. In 1917, Shanghai pigment giant Bei Runsheng (the uncle of the world famous architectural master Bei Xuming) bought the Lion Forest from the hand of the Chief of Civil Affairs Li Zhongxuan, spent 800,000 silver yuan, spent nearly 7 years renovating, added some attractions, and named the old name of the "Lion Forest", The Lion Forest was temporarily crowned Sucheng. Berun was preparing to open, but failed to do so due to the outbreak of the war of resistance. After Berun fell ill in 1945, the Lion Forest was put on the spot by his Sun Beihuanzhang
One of the four major gardens in Suzhou, named after the rockery. I didn't feel anything special when I first entered, and I didn't appreciate its wonderfulness. I listened to the explanation of the tour guide before I understood the good intentions of the craftsmen and opened a happy trip. What really opened people's eyes was that they passed the treasure of their town garden and entered the back garden. This is simply a paradise for children. Hidden and hiding can play for a day. The rockery monster stone maze will get lost when it comes up and down to meet this road. Who can only meet in two directions recommended recommended recommended recommended recommended recommended
It's a lovely place to visit. A classic Suzhou garden and the housing that are attached to it. Well described historical markers and delightful examples of bonzai trees everywhere. Gorgeous stained glass windows. The rock garden was exquisite. As always, visiting during a national holiday is not recommended as it's insanely crowded.
The Humble Administrator's Garden later arrived at the Lion Forest, and the queue time was 20 minutes, which was much better than the Humble Administrator's Garden for an hour. There are various rockery and caves inside. The child was attracted as soon as he entered the door, and began to climb up and down, playing hide and seek. When I walked inside, I saw a stone hole, and it was fun to drill a hole. And send the existing stone like a lion, lying on it and let me take pictures. Suitable for taking children to play.
Taking advantage of the New Year's Eve, the garden area is limited, there are many people, but you can also play the hole that can not be drilled, completely evoke my childhood memories, and the celebrity calligraphy and paintings I know when I grow up, each different window edge, and add more artistic charm! Especially the stone lion next to the exit, you must sit down, it's so classic! Finally, make some small suggestions. There are enough people in the Spring Festival later, and the tickets will not be discounted anymore. You can usually discount when there are few people, which will help you to stagger the peak.
There are too many people, too many people, affecting the mood of viewing, all say that the lion forest is good, but we really have no intention of watching, people can not feel its beauty, the rockery did not climb we have to close the work, it is recommended not to rush to the weekend.