[2025 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Huangluo Monastery (Updated May)

Suzhou Magnolias are in full bloom in March, and are about to usher in their highlight moments The garden will stage a grand spring The magnolia viewing area is basically in mid-March I have compiled a map for viewing magnolia [Sakura] flowers. Attached is last year's time reference [One] Lingering Garden [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.7 The two magnolia trees that bloomed earlier last year are both in Liuyuan Garden. The white magnolia under the blue sky is so clean and pure that it seems unreal [Two] Master of the Nets Garden [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.19 The Magnolia in Wangshiyuan Magnolia is worth a special trip to Suzhou. The original live picture is straight out, so beautiful that I forgive the world for a minute! [Three] Couple Garden [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.17 The window that the whole network was waiting for last year was so beautiful that it was speechless Erqiao Magnolia is so stunning that northerners simply cannot resist it [Four] Lion Grove Parking Lot [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.11 You can enjoy the magnolias for free at the Lion Grove parking lot This is the happiness of Suzhou people. Remember the location of the bathroom [Five] Gate of the East [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.10 Pink magnolias on Suzhou Avenue West, through which you can see the Oriental Gate in the distance [Six] Hwangra Temple [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.16 The only place in Suzhou where you can see red-walled magnolias The white magnolia glows in the sun, very sacred [Seven] Quyuan [1:00] Filming time: 2024.3.12 It is a very rare garden in Suzhou. The magnolia under the white walls and black tiles of the free garden has a Jiangnan charm.

Suzhou is home to many elegant gardens, but Huangluo Temple, located on the shore of Yangcheng Lake, is one of the few ancient temples in the Jiangnan region that adopts the northern architectural style. Compared with the simple and beautiful Jiangnan scenery, it has a more solemn and luxurious style, and is worthy of being called the "Little Forbidden City" in Jiangnan. Few people know about such a beautiful place. There are not many people here during holidays. It is a very hidden niche 🆓 attraction. 📍Huangluo Temple (Yangcheng Lake Peninsula) ⏰Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 🎫Tickets: 🆓 🅿️Parking: 🆓 🐶Pet-friendly 🌟Visiting + photo taking tips: ✔️ The "red wall and yellow tile" building is exquisite and grand. Wear new Chinese clothes to take photos. ✔️ The area around the main hall of the Great Hall is the best for taking photos. Unfortunately, I didn't catch up with the magnolia blooming season. The photos of magnolia blooming in March that I saw before I came here are really beautiful. ✔️ "Huangluo Zen Temple Pagoda" is an iconic building that allows photography enthusiasts to give full play to their creativity. You can find many camera positions with great composition, but! Big backlight in the morning! If you want to take good photos of the Liuli Tower, it is recommended to go in the afternoon ✔️ The prayer wheel goes around the pagoda of the Huangluo Temple in a full circle. It is very photogenic to take pictures of the pagoda from between the two prayer wheels. ✔️ "Lotus Pond" On the way from the main hall to the Huangluo Zen Temple Tower, you will encounter a lotus pond. You can imagine that it will be very beautiful in summer. ✔️「Rapeseed flower fields」 In this season (photographed on April 5), there are rapeseed flower fields on both sides of the temple gate. The rapeseed flower fields on the east side are just enough to capture the Huangluo Zen Temple Tower.

🌸If Suzhou gardens are a gentle poem of the Jiangnan region, then the white magnolias against the red walls of Huangluo Chan Temple are the most stunning lines. Compared to the crowded Suzhou gardens, this place is less known and tranquil, hiding a limited-time-only masterpiece of spring! · 🌳【Highlights】 Unlike the delicate scenery of the gardens, the red walls of Huangluo Chan Temple paired with the pure white magnolias create a striking contrast. The red walls represent the weight of history, while the magnolias embody the fresh vitality of spring. The combination of the two is a perfect blend of strength and softness. Every photo you take here looks like a scene from an ancient drama, as if you can hear echoes from thousands of years ago. There's no need to frame your shots like in the gardens. Simply stand beneath the flowers, with the red wall as your backdrop, and the scene creates its own poetry. · 📍【Attraction】Huangluo Chan Temple, Suzhou 🚌【Transportation】Take bus route 87 and get off at the Huangluo Chan Temple stop. Transportation is convenient, and you can see the temple's outline as soon as you get off the bus. It's very easy to find. 🎫【Tickets】Free! Free! Free! We'll say it three times because it's that important. Super cost-effective, no need to worry about your wallet. ⏰【Opening Hours】6:00am - 6:00pm. Plenty of time to enjoy. We recommend going in the morning for softer light, better photos, and fewer crowds. · 📸【Photography Tips】 · Attire: Wear traditional Chinese clothing like Hanfu or Qipao to perfectly blend with the ancient temple atmosphere, as if you've stepped out of a painting. Lighter colors will complement the white magnolias beautifully. · Composition: Use the lines of the red walls to frame the magnolia blossoms, creating a sense of depth. Shoot from a low angle looking up, with the sky as the background, to highlight the purity of the flowers. · Props: Bring along traditional oil-paper umbrellas or round fans to enhance the atmosphere and avoid awkward posing. · 👀【Things to Note】 · Temples are places of tranquility, so please keep quiet and avoid loud conversations. · Please take care of the flowers and trees. Do not climb or break branches. Be a responsible visitor. · There may be monks practicing in the temple. Please be mindful and respectful of their religious practices when taking photos. · The red walls and white magnolias of Huangluo Chan Temple are a hidden gem in Suzhou that you shouldn't miss this spring. Take this guide and embark on this limited-time romantic adventure! ·

Shuangta Temple is also known as Luohanyuan 📆Flowering period: March to April 💫Features: The ancient pagoda and the century-old magnolia complement each other, the white magnolia and the blue brick ancient pagoda form a poetic picture, very beautiful! 📍No. 22, Dinghuisi Lane, Gusu District, 🎫8 yuan/person. Huangluo Zen Temple 📆Flowering period: mid to late March 💫Features: The "small Forbidden City" style with red walls and golden tiles, the contrast between the white magnolia and the dark red building is sharp, and the Zen atmosphere is strong. 📍The north side of Yangcheng Lake Peninsula🎫 is open to the public free of charge. Tong Guanyin Temple 📆Flowering period: late March to April (late cherry blossoms) 💫Features: The late cherry blossoms and hydrangeas on the back hills bloom in succession, and the Taihu Lake Ring Road is suitable for strolling and enjoying the scenery. 📍Bronze Guanyin Temple, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City🎫15 yuan.

Finally, I visited the "mini Forbidden City" in Suzhou. It's a great place to take photos! The red walls and black tiles make for great photos! I visited in the evening, and the lights at night were beautiful! 📍Address: West of Guanjing Bridge, Yangchenghu Town, Xiangcheng District 🎫Tickets: Free🆓 ⏰Opening hours: 6:00–18:00 🚗Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. Navigate to "Huangluo Temple" 🅿️Parking lot: Yes, free🆓 📷Must-visit ✅Mid-March every year: Magnolia ✅Early November every year: Rice fields ✅Recommended outfit: Solid color, traditional Chinese clothing 🔖Tips: ✅There are many visitors on weekends, and there will be traffic jams ✅If you are visiting alone, it is not worth a special trip. You can visit other attractions nearby ✅Nearby attractions: Golden Coast, Yangcheng Lake Tourist Distribution Center, 1971 Cangfang (free🆓) ✅Nearby food recommendations: Crab, vegetarian noodles

Suzhou - Huangluo Temple. The temple is surrounded by water on three sides and is located on the shore of Yangcheng Lake in Suzhou, on the north side of the Beautiful Legs Scenic Area. The temple's beams and ceilings are exquisitely carved, showcasing a royal style. It is a temple in the Yangtze River Delta region that combines northern architectural styles and is known as Suzhou's "Little Forbidden City." The history of Huangluo Temple can be traced back to the middle of the Tang Dynasty, and most of its current buildings are new. The temple is very large and has buildings such as the Main Hall on the central axis, the Guanyin Hall, the Ksitigarbha Hall, the Patriarch Hall, the Medicine Buddha Hall, the Jade Buddha Hall, the Chanting Hall, the bell tower, the drum tower, the dining hall, the stone archway, the Buddhist incense pavilion, the Hall of Rebirth, the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas, the releasing pond, the Huangluo Zen Temple Pagoda, and dormitories. The temple is mainly populated by locals, with few tourists and is very quiet. The lotus flowers are also blooming beautifully. Location: No. 25, Qingshui Village, Yangcheng Lake Town, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, Yangcheng Lake Beauty Legs Scenic Area (north side) Transportation: If you drive, just navigate to the south gate of Huangluo Temple. There is a parking spot at the door and there is no parking fee. Take bus No. 866 or 865, get off at Huangluo Temple Station and walk 850 meters. Opening hours: 6:00-18:00, free. There is a vegetarian noodle restaurant in the temple, 20 yuan per person, business hours 10:30-12:30.

Another great weekend getaway from Shanghai This lesser-known temple by Yangcheng Lake has a thousand-year history The red walls and yellow tiles make you feel like you're in the Forbidden City 🗺️ Day Trip Itinerary: Huangluo Temple 👉 Lianhua Island 👉 Bacheng Old Street ——————————— 📍 Location: Suzhou, Huangluo Temple ✔️ Travel Tips: When visiting the halls, remember to check the signs at the entrance Try not to wear short skirts, shorts, or flip-flops 🩴 🍜 There is a vegetarian hall and noodle shop, open from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Please return your tray after eating 🎫 Tickets: None 🅿️ Parking: Free parking lot at the entrance ⏰ Opening Hours: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm

Huangluo Zen Temple in Suzhou, a historic and tranquil ancient temple. Stepping into the temple, it feels like you're instantly cut off from the hustle and bustle of the world. The temple's architecture is simple and elegant, with flying eaves and brackets revealing the traces of time. The red doors and windows contrast with the gray bricks and tiles, creating a solemn and mysterious atmosphere. The ancient trees in the courtyard reach for the sky, their branches and leaves intertwined, casting a cool shade. A breeze rustles the leaves, as if telling the story of the ancient temple. Inside the main hall, the Buddha statues are solemn and the incense curls. Here, people pray devoutly, their souls finding a moment of peace. Walking along the small paths in the temple, you can feel the tranquil atmosphere, and your restless heart gradually calms down. Huangluo Zen Temple is not just a religious place, but also a place for the soul to rest. Outside the temple, the surrounding natural scenery complements the ancient temple. Surrounded by green mountains and rivers, accompanied by birdsong and the fragrance of flowers. Come to Huangluo Zen Temple in Suzhou, let your body and mind immerse in this tranquility and beauty, and find inner peace and strength.

If you can't go to Beijing to see the Forbidden City, then come and check in at the small Forbidden City in Suzhou. Huangluo Temple is right by the Yangcheng Lake. It has red walls and glazed tiles, as well as exquisite carvings. It is a temple in the Yangtze River Delta region that combines northern architectural styles. It was first built in the Tang Dynasty and was named "Huangluo Temple" by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. It looks very much like the Forbidden City in Beijing and is also suitable for taking photos and checking in. - 📍Huangluo Temple in Yangcheng Lake Town, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou 🎫No tickets 🕘Opening hours: 06:00-18:00 🚗It is far from the downtown area of ​​Suzhou, so it is recommended to drive by yourself. Free parking is available at the entrance of the temple. 🚌Get off at the "Huangluo Temple" stop on bus No. 865/866/87 🚌

Every brick, every tile, every red wall The photogenic Huangluo Zen Temple is not only less crowded, but also very photogenic. Hurry up and invite your sisters to check in. Huangluo Zen Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty and was called "Jishan Nunnery" in the Southern Song Dynasty. After many repairs and renovations during the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, it was later rumored that Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty stayed here for one night when he went down to the south of the Yangtze River to find his father, and changed its name to "Huangluo Nunnery". In modern times, it was renamed "Huangluo Zen Temple". In Suzhou, it also has the feeling of a "Little Forbidden City", and it is next to Yangcheng Lake. It is quite good to check in while relaxing on vacation. There are vegetarian restaurants and vegetarian halls in the temple, which you can experience. 🎫Tickets: Free Transportation: Get off at Huangluo Zen Temple Station (866, 865, 87) and walk 800m Lens: 70-200mm

🔔When mentioning famous temples in Suzhou, you will definitely think of Hanshan Temple or Xiyuan Temple immediately, but there is such a luxurious yet little-known free niche temple hidden on the banks of Yangcheng Lake, a "little Forbidden City". Unlike most of the yellow-walled temples in the south of the Yangtze River, the buildings here have red walls and yellow tiles, matching the color scheme of the Forbidden City Museum. ⛩️Location, Huangluo Zen Temple..: West side of Guanjing Bridge, Yangcheng Lake Town, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Suzhou Huangluo Zen Temple 🚌Public transportation: Take bus route 87 and get off at 'Huangluo Zen Temple' stop 🎫Ticket information: Free. Opening hours: 6:00-18:00 📣Brief introduction: 👉The temple was originally built in the middle of the Tang Dynasty, initially named Jishan An; the temple is backed by Xiangcheng to the north, adjacent to Yangcheng Lake to the east, and the Guanjing River flows past the temple, surrounded by water on three sides. It is a rare northern architectural style in the south of the Yangtze River, with its distinctive style of cinnabar red walls, glazed green tiles, and red and yellow tiles, making it a unique sight in the Yangtze River Delta and therefore very photogenic. 👉The temple preserves precious cultural relics such as stone pagodas from the Song Dynasty and bronze bells from the Ming Dynasty. Huangluo Zen Temple not only attracts tourists with its unique architectural style but also with its profound historical and cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery, making it a rare tourist destination. 🍝The temple has a vegetarian noodle restaurant and a vegetarian hall, with a self-service price of 20. Business hours are: 10:30～12:30.

In Yangcheng Lake, Suzhou, there is a temple known as the Suzhou Little Forbidden City: Huangluo Zen Temple, which has the architectural style of the northern royal family, grand and majestic, and also possesses a low-key quietness that has not yet been widely known. On Sunday, while exploring the magnolias in the Suzhou gardens, I learned about this place and drove here. The temple on a cloudy day had an added solemnity. Next to the Mahavira Hall, the white magnolias were blooming profusely, while the purple magnolias were still buds, waiting to bloom in a few days. 🌸 Huangluo Zen Temple No. 25 Qingshui Village, Yangcheng Lake Town, Suzhou (within the Beauty Leg Scenic Area) 1️⃣ It has yellow walls different from traditional Suzhou temples, but rather cinnabar red walls and glazed tile eaves like the Forbidden City. 2️⃣ Currently, 3 to 4 white magnolia trees are in full bloom next to the Mahavira Hall, with the red walls and magnolias reflecting each other beautifully. 3️⃣ In a week, the purple magnolias will come into bloom, and after flowering, photos with a sense of depth similar to those of the Linggu Temple magnolias can be taken. On the other side, there are 2 to 3 purple magnolia trees still in buds. 4️⃣ Located at the Beauty Leg of Yangcheng Lake, it is suitable for self-driving. If arranging a half-day trip, you can also visit the Yangcheng Lake Resort Area, or the Bao Island Village and Huiju Temple with Minnan style in Kunshan, which is an hour's drive away. 🎫 Ticket: Free 🅿️ Parking: There is a large open space parking lot at the entrance of the temple, free of charge.

Beijing's Forbidden City is too far away🔴🟠 Suzhou's 🟠 little Forbidden City🔴 is very close In the season of revival🌱 The magnolia flowers🌸 here also bloom The pure magnolia flowers🌸🌸 Against the backdrop of the red walls🔴 Gain an additional touch of classical elegance🟠 If the green trees🌲 and red walls🔴 of Beijing's Forbidden City Are a meter of sunlight☀️ with floating light and shadow🌟 Then the little Forbidden City in Suzhou🏞️ is Infused with a gentle Jiangnan charm🌿🌿🌿 Times of peace🍀 With a quietly fragrant aroma🫧🫧🫧 The blooming period of magnolia flowers is very short🌸 For those who want to capture the same style as the Forbidden City in Beijing🔴🟠 You need to hurry⏱️ Miss it and you'll have to wait another year~☺️ · Photo taken on 2024.3.17 · 🏠 Location: Xiangcheng District - West side of Guanjing Bridge, Yangcheng Lake Town 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to Suzhou Huangluo Zen Temple 🚌 Public transportation: Take bus route 87 to stop 🎫 Ticket information: Free🆓‼️ ⏰ Opening hours: 6:00-18:00

In Yangcheng Lake, Suzhou, there is a temple known as the 'Suzhou Little Forbidden City': Huangluo Zen Temple, which has the architectural style of the northern royal family, grand and majestic, yet still low-key and quiet, not widely known to many. On Sunday, while exploring the magnolias in the Suzhou gardens, I learned about this place and drove here. The temple on a cloudy day had an added solemnity. Next to the Mahavira Hall, the white magnolias were in full bloom, and the purple magnolias were still in buds, waiting to bloom in a few days. 🗓️Photo Date: March 17, 2024, afternoon 🌸Huangluo Zen Temple No. 25 Qingshui Village, Yangcheng Lake Town, Suzhou (within the Beauty Leg Scenic Area) 1️⃣It has walls not the traditional yellow of Suzhou temples, but cinnabar red walls and glazed tile eaves like the Forbidden City. 2️⃣Currently, 3 or 4 white magnolia trees are in full bloom next to the Mahavira Hall, complementing the red walls beautifully. 3️⃣In a week, the purple magnolias will come into bloom, and after flowering, you can take Zen photos similar to those of Linggu Temple's magnolias (P2), with a sense of depth. On the other side, there are 2 or 3 purple magnolia buds (P17). 4️⃣Located at the Beauty Leg of Yangcheng Lake, it is suitable for driving. If you plan a half-day trip, you can add Yangcheng Lake Resort, or Kunshan Bao Island Village and Huiju Temple with Minnan style, which are an hour's drive away. 🎫Ticket: Free 🅿️Parking: There is a large open space for parking at the temple entrance, free of charge. 📷Fujifilm XT5 Tamron 18-309 🎨Astia with butter tone (the original photos on a cloudy day are really not good) 🐱I am Cat Peach ✈️A financial worker in the Magic City, striving to travel every weekend 🌸Recently updating the flower chasing situation in Shanghai and Suzhou-Hangzhou every 1-2 days

The red-walled magnolias in this place in Suzhou are so photogenic! The red palace walls and the pink magnolia flowers complement each other beautifully! The red wall stands still, the magnolia is dynamic, everything is holy~ 📍Coordinates: Huangluo Temple, Changshu, Suzhou 🎫No tickets are required here, it's free 🆓 and open to everyone! 🅿️ There is a parking lot at the door, which is also free🆓 🏯Walking into Huangluo Zen Temple, what comes into view is the ancient and solemn red wall, which contrasts with the blooming white magnolia flowers, forming a wonderful picture. 📸It feels like being in a dream world, and the mood becomes particularly peaceful and happy. 🌺The magnolia flowers exude a faint fragrance, and the petals fall like snowflakes, creating a romantic and beautiful atmosphere. 🤩I couldn't help but pick up the camera to record the beauty of this moment. 🙏Walking in the temple, feeling the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture, the soul is also baptized. 🌸In the spring, the red walls and magnolias of Huangluo Temple complement each other, and the beauty is intoxicating. If you also like such beautiful scenery, you might as well come here for a walk and feel the breath of spring. 🤗

Old Granary District: Five circular buildings represent the abundance of the five grains and the earthy round granaries. This place combines elements of granaries, lakeside study rooms, and rural charm, and also houses collections of Suzhou embroidery, blue calico, cricket pots, and other intangible cultural heritage handicrafts. Checked in at Yangcheng Lake 1971 Warehouse. Afterwards, you can visit the nearby Huangluo Zen Temple, Yangcheng Lake Beauty Leg Scenic Area, and Taiping Old Street. 📍 Suzhou City, Xiangcheng District, Yangcheng Lake 1971 Warehouse 🚗 Only recommend self-driving (or taking a taxi) to the navigation above. 🅿 There is a parking lot and many people park on the roadside. 🎫 Admission: Free

👇 The Huangluo Zen Temple, which was built in the middle of the Tang Dynasty, has been around for more than a thousand years. It is a temple in the Yangtze River Delta region that features northern architectural style. The temple is surrounded by water on three sides, with corridors and pavilions over the water, horizontal beams in the rooms, and exquisitely carved flowers on the inner ceilings, creating a beautiful scenery. It's just like a mini Forbidden City. It is an absolutely beautiful spot for taking photos. —— 🏠Address: Inside the Beauty Leg Scenic Area, Yangcheng Lake Town, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou City (north side) ——— 👉Ticket: Free admission! No reservation needed! —— 🚗Transportation: You can take a bus to Huangluo Zen Temple Station (routes 866, 865, 87), or you can drive there, which is more recommended for its convenience (as it is a bit remote, and you can also enjoy a meal of hairy crabs in the Beauty Leg Scenic Area after visiting) —— 👀Opening hours: 6:00-18:00 —— In summary, there are few people and you can take lots of beautiful photos to your heart's content, and there is no parking fee if you drive there.

Huangluo Zen Temple is located in Yangcheng Lake Town, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou. It is the only temple in the Yangtze River Delta region with a northern architectural style. Admission is free, and many local residents set up stalls at the entrance of the temple to sell vegetables they grow themselves, which adds a touch of liveliness.

Suzhou| Huangluo Zen Temple A touch of red wall in the ink-washed Jiangnan, a rare northern-style temple in Suzhou, not crowded, free admission, vegetarian meals available, some areas are still under construction. For someone who has seen so many ancient buildings in Shanxi during the summer vacation, it doesn't feel much, it's too new. Although it was founded in the Tang Dynasty, it was destroyed by war, and it looks like a new one after reconstruction, basically a place to go only once (also because it's quite far away)

Apart from Beijing, there are also some ancient architectural complexes similar to the Forbidden City in other provinces and regions of our country. However, compared to the Forbidden City in Beijing, they lack some popularity and fame. Therefore, not many tourists know about these places. Today, let's walk into the Huangluo Zen Temple located in Duanbang Village, Yangcheng Lake Town, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, and see what different sceneries are here. Although, when it comes to Huangluo Zen Temple, not only many tourists from other places will feel quite unfamiliar with it. Moreover, even many people who work and live in Suzhou, not many people know about this place. However, when you first walk into the Huangluo Zen Temple, you might think you are at the Forbidden City in Beijing, but actually, you're in Suzhou. The Huangluo Zen Temple in Suzhou is hidden in Yangcheng Lake and is free but few people know! The original name of Huangluo Zen Temple was Jishan Nunnery, which was built in the mid-Tang Dynasty. At that time, the incense was prosperous, and the pilgrims were all over the south of the Yangtze River. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the nunnery was renamed 'Wanglu Nunnery'.