In 10 days, the stunning scenes of Xiyuan Temple in Suzhou will be revealed

**Autumn Scenery of Xiyuan Temple in Suzhou** 1. **Time**: In 10 days, in mid-November, the autumn scenery of Xiyuan Temple will reach its peak. 2. **Scenery**: Ginkgo trees, Japanese maples and other trees complement the ancient architecture, forming a beautiful autumn scroll. 3. **Activity Suggestions**: - Enjoy the garden scenery. - Interact with the cats in the garden. - Count the Arhats in the Arhat Hall and draw lots. - Explore the turtles and spotted turtles in the release pond. - Listen to the evening class's bell and drum chanting. - Copy Buddhist scriptures and experience the wisdom of Buddhism. - Taste vegetarian noodles and vegetarian buns. 4. **Check-in Locations**: - Ginkgo trees are mainly distributed at the yellow wall next to the south entrance, in front of the Daxiong Hall, and at the moon gate in the back garden. - Japanese maples are distributed on the grass next to the moon gate in the back garden. - There are many cats in the garden, especially in front of the bell and drum tower. - Turtles, spotted turtles and koi are in the release pond in the back garden. - You can copy scriptures while drinking tea at the teahouse in the garden. - For vegetarian noodles and buns, go to the restaurant on the left side of the Heavenly King Hall. - The monks' evening class time is around 4:30 in the afternoon. 5. **Surrounding Check-in**: Xiyuan Temple is close to Liuyuan, Shantang Street, Maple Bridge, and Hanshan Temple, which can be visited together. 6. **Practical Tips**: - Scenic spot: Xiyuan Temple. - Location: No. 18, Xiyuan Alley, Liuyuan Road, Suzhou City. - Ticket price: 5 yuan/person. - Time: 08:00--17:00. - Check-in locations: South entrance, Imperial Edict Archway, Bell and Drum Tower, Heavenly King Hall, Daxiong Hall, Arhat Hall, West Garden. - Recommended level: Five stars. 7. **Transportation Guide**: - Self-driving: Navigate to Xiyuan Temple and park at the Laike Mao parking lot. - Subway: Take Line 1 to Tongjing North Road Station and walk 1 kilometer. - Bus: Take bus 311, 34, Tour 3, 400, 40, 933, 816 to Xiyuan Road East Station and walk to the destination.