Humble Administrator's Garden

The Humble Administrator's Garden is very large, and if you have enough time, you can spend half a day here to slowly experience it.

For this kind of garden design, you must listen to the tour guide’s explanation of the design’s origin and historical stories, otherwise all gardens in the world will look the same.

The tour guide assigned to the park was the 4 o'clock shift. He was probably in a hurry to get off work, so he didn't explain attentively, so I gave a bad review. But some people said that the free explanations in the park were better, so you can go earlier to experience it.

But we came at an awkward time and there was nothing to see.

The Humble Administrator's Garden is a very grand garden, integrating some of the political thoughts and aspirations of its owner, but I personally prefer the small and exquisite Tuisi Garden, which has many clever designs with careful considerations.



I feel that if you are not short of money, you should hire a private tour guide if you want to learn more about the gardens. Several people share one tour guide, and it is estimated to be about 30 per person. If the tour guide is good, you can learn a lot of stories.

In addition, there is actually a QR code at the entrance of each place in Tongli Ancient Town. You can scan it with WeChat to listen to the story of this place and some places worth seeing. There is no need to hire a tour guide, which is very user-friendly.

The Humble Administrator's Garden is definitely the number one attraction in Suzhou. It is the largest and most classic classical garden in Suzhou, and of course the ticket price is also the most expensive... However, it is still the most popular attraction, after all, it is a must-see place for Suzhou tourism.



When we went there, it was during the May Day holiday. The queues were really long and the park was crowded. Therefore, everyone must buy tickets in advance before coming. It is recommended to buy tickets through the relevant pages of major travel websites.



Now there are free tour guides in the Humble Administrator's Garden, and you can find this service at the visitor service center at the entrance. The guides here will give a detailed introduction to the allusions of the Humble Administrator's Garden and the highlights of various places in the garden, which can help tourists better visit the Humble Administrator's Garden. It is recommended that you consider this service.



In addition, there are many people selling "low-priced tickets" along the way to the Humble Administrator's Garden, some of which are as cheap as 30 yuan. Don't believe it easily. The official of the scenic spot has come out to clarify that there is no such thing as a low-priced ticket of 30 yuan. The standard price of the scenic spot ticket is now 90 yuan. When we entered the scenic spot, we met an elderly couple who used invalid tickets and could not enter the garden.

The first of the four famous gardens naturally has its own brilliance. The scenery varies in four seasons. Although winter is the most bleak, it is also a good experience to catch up with the sunny day after the snow, especially for friends who prefer to travel in the off-season. Personally, I think [a tour guide/tour guide machine is necessary], otherwise you can only walk around in the dark and can't understand the brilliance of this garden, such as borrowing scenery. There are crazy self-recommended tour guides everywhere inside and outside the garden. These tour guides are really eloquent and talk about the uniqueness and cultural connotation of the landscape design for tourists. Of course, some of the statements are to cater to the nonsense of tourists, just listen to them. The price of a tour guide in the off-season is generally 100 yuan per time, within 10 people, so a small group of individual tourists with a small number of people can be braver and take the initiative to [share a tour guide] with individual tourists in the same situation. The price of a tour guide machine is 20 yuan/unit, which can only be used by one person, and the deposit is 200 yuan. It is more cost-effective to share a tour guide. Besides, [it is recommended not to go to the VR museum]. How should I put it? The viewing experience is extremely poor, and the 3D effect is poor. In short, it gives me a mdzz feeling.

On the second day in Suzhou, our destination today is the most famous garden - Humble Administrator's Garden

The Humble Administrator's Garden, a representative of Jiangnan gardens, is one of the most famous private gardens in Suzhou. It is known as one of the four major gardens in China along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou.

The history of the Humble Administrator's Garden can be said to be the most complicated: it was occupied by force at one time, sold at another, and confiscated at another; it was a government office at one time, the office of a peasant army leader at another time, and a school at another time; the owners of the garden were "one after another", and the name of the garden changed accordingly, and the buildings and attractions also changed constantly.

There were so many tourists today that I couldn’t find a parking space... I parked far away and then walked over.

I walked around the Humble Administrator's Garden twice. On the second round, I realized that I didn't need to take pictures myself. The most beautiful view was from the pavilions in the garden. The design of the Humble Administrator's Garden is very exquisite. Each pavilion is not there for no reason. They all have excellent views. There are pavilions and pavilions around the same pond, and you can see the same pond from different angles. The vegetation in the Humble Administrator's Garden is also very rich. Although there are not many flowers, the leaves are of various colors and are full of vitality. It also looks very lively. This place is suitable for the elderly to take a walk. Haha, there is no difficult road.

The Humble Administrator's Garden is the largest and most famous garden in Suzhou. The garden is centered on water, surrounded by well-arranged rockeries and exquisite courtyard buildings, and lush flowers and trees. This model of Jiangnan garden is known as one of the "Four Famous Gardens in China" along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou. The design of the entire garden is very delicate, and it can be said that "one step, one scene" is the way to visit it, reflecting the charm of the Jiangnan water town everywhere. The paths in the garden are winding, from the porches and stone walls with hollow patterns to each pavilion and each window, which are all different, and they are perfectly matched with the trees, flowers and plants, forming a series of picturesque scenery.

It is the largest representative work of classical gardens in Suzhou and is known as one of the four famous gardens in China along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou.

The park is centered on water and surrounded by mountains and trees. The east is open and spacious, the west has exquisite buildings, and the middle is centered on a pool with mountains in the pool, which is the essence of the whole park.

The southern part of the park has the traditional Jiangnan architectural style and houses the only garden-themed museum in China - Suzhou Garden Museum.

Every spring, summer and autumn, special events such as the Rhododendron Festival, Lotus Festival and off-season chrysanthemum exhibition are held.

The Humble Administrator's Garden is the largest garden in Suzhou and one of the four famous gardens in China. The entire garden is very delicately designed, with a reasonable combination of strange rocks, trees, pavilions and terraces, beautiful scenery, and each window is different. The whole garden is divided into three parts. The middle part is the original appearance of the Ming Dynasty garden, and the West Garden has more buildings. There is also the Suzhou Garden Museum in the south, which is included in the ticket.

It started raining early in the morning and I was in a hurry so I wanted to rent an induction guide. It's better to have an explanation when visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden, otherwise I can't get many points. There are two doors on the left and right when you enter the Humble Administrator's Garden. If you enter from the left, there is a rental guide on the left hand side (with headphones like a mobile phone), 30 yuan for rent and 200 yuan for deposit. Because I was in a hurry, I rented it without looking at it, but I turned around and found that the visitor center was next to the door on the right. It said that the explanation in the park was free, and it seemed to be equipped with an interpreter. I don't know if it is charged. The rented interpreter was originally an induction explanation, but it broke after only explaining one scenic spot. It couldn't sense at the second and third points. I hurried back to the nearest door to change it. After entering, it didn't work again. I turned back and changed it. Later, the person directly suggested not to use the induction one but the manual one. I really don't know how many of them are useful. The garden is very large, about 2 hours, if you are not in a hurry, you can visit it carefully.

The Humble Administrator's Garden, located in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, was built in the early years of the Ming Dynasty (early 16th century) and is a representative work of Jiangnan classical gardens. The Humble Administrator's Garden is known as one of the four famous gardens in China, along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou. The Humble Administrator's Garden is located in the northeast corner of Suzhou City (No. 178, Northeast Street). As of 2014, it is still the largest classical garden in Suzhou, covering an area of ​​78 mu (about 5.2 hectares). The whole garden is centered on water, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with exquisite halls and pavilions, lush flowers and trees, and has a strong Jiangnan water town feature. The garden is divided into three parts: east, middle, and west. The east garden is open and sparse, the middle garden is the essence of the whole garden, and the west garden has exquisite buildings, each with its own characteristics. The south of the garden is a residential area, reflecting the typical traditional residential multi-entry pattern in the Jiangnan region. Because the Humble Administrator's Garden has a large water area and there are no lotus flowers in spring, it looks very bald, and is not as beautiful as the Lingering Garden and the Net Master's Garden.

The gate of the Humble Administrator's Garden was not as wide as the current gate. The original gate of the Humble Administrator's Garden seemed to be the gate located in the Garden Museum. I don't remember the exact location. Because the gates in Suzhou are not conspicuous, but you feel like you are in a different world when you enter. I did some research before entering the garden. When I first entered the garden, some potted lotus flowers were placed in front of the World Heritage sign. There are free guides in the Humble Administrator's Garden. I think it is necessary to follow the guide. It is better than walking alone. After all, this elegance, we only admire the beauty and superb craftsmanship, but it is easy to ignore the stories contained in it and the culture to be explained.

I remember a friend recommended me a video about gardens. It seemed to be a documentary broadcast by CCTV. I think it is worth watching the design of the gardens before or after visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden. I can learn from the ancient people's culture of expressing their feelings for the gardens.

When I came to Suzhou, I suddenly found that I fell in love with all kinds of small windows and doors. They look like a painting when framed.

Taihu stones of various shapes and colors also add a lot of interest to the garden.

The Humble Administrator's Garden gives people a feeling that there are scenery both inside and outside the window, and the scenery changes with every step.

The Humble Administrator's Garden also hides many of the garden designer's ingenious ideas.

Although I have been to the Garden Museum before, I still lack a lot of understanding of gardens. I think if we really want to understand gardens, we must first understand the background and the stories contained in them. Only in this way can we understand the doubts and appreciate the beauty of gardens better.

Recommended play time: 9:00-15:00

Many people say that Humble Administrator's Garden is the mother of gardens and a model of Jiangnan gardens. It's not just the wrong season or other reasons. I always feel that something is missing when I fall in love with this garden. Humble Administrator's Garden is very big. When I went there, it was a good time for picking lotus in Jiangnan. But it seems that I may have expected too much from it. I always feel that something is missing. I think some regrets are always good. Among the three gardens, I love the East Garden more. In order to make up for some regrets, I should revisit this garden.

A representative of Jiangnan gardens, it is known as one of the four famous gardens in China along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou.

Tickets are 90+, half price with student ID.

The whole garden is centered on water, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with exquisite halls and pavilions, lush flowers and trees, and has a strong Jiangnan water town feature. The garden is divided into three parts: east, middle and west. The east garden is open and spacious, the middle garden is the essence of the whole garden, and the west garden has exquisite buildings, each with its own characteristics. The south of the garden is a residential area, reflecting the typical multi-entry pattern of traditional folk houses in the Jiangnan region. The Suzhou Garden Museum is also built in the south of the garden, which is the only garden-themed museum in China.

Why not 5 stars? Because I booked the ticket online for 70 yuan, but when I got to the Humble Administrator's Garden, many scalpers were selling it for 30 yuan! Then I bought the full-price ticket, but I didn't see anything interesting inside. It was just a garden, probably not worthy of its name. People who have been to Nanjing Zhanyuan and Beijing Yuanmingyuan said that this attraction is very cheating.

Apart from this rooftop, I can't really take any nice pictures! They're all selling things, selling, selling, selling!

On the contrary, I stayed at the big terrace on Pingjiang Road at night, which was quite good. The overall order of Suzhou is too chaotic!

Except for the bus stop, which gave me a sense of integration and did not feel out of place, the rest of the story was just average.

I guess I don't have a good sense of taste and I came at the wrong season (I was on a business trip in January). I felt that there were many pavilions with historical allusions and paths with obvious traces of human activities... The pavilions all looked the same. They all looked bare at this season. If it snowed heavily, or it was midsummer, or the leaves fell in autumn, I guess it would be a different scene...

We first strolled around the Humble Administrator's Garden, took photos, and then returned to the visitor center after the tour groups and the aunts who loved taking photos arrived one after another. Every morning, there are free explanations in the Humble Administrator's Garden, and you can just scan your ID card. The time was just right, and we followed the tour guide to visit the Humble Administrator's Garden again. The Humble Administrator's Garden is the representative of Suzhou gardens, which made me, a northerner, feel the huge difference between the north and the south. Personally, I feel that the doors of the houses in the north are tall and large, and the houses are built on top of each other, while the doors of the houses in the south are small and not rich, and there are rockery and running water inside. The houses are also very interesting, and each building is very distinctive. I made up my mind to go home and buy a book about Suzhou gardens to study it carefully, and I will definitely have a different feeling when I come to the Humble Administrator's Garden again.

The benefits of waking up early, I believe you have never taken photos of the Humble Administrator's Garden like this! !

There are four pavilions in the garden, namely spring, summer, autumn and winter, and corresponding scenery is designed around each pavilion; peonies and herbaceous peonies are planted around the spring pavilion, there are lotus flowers in the pond in front of the summer pavilion, red maples are planted near the autumn pavilion, and white magnolias are planted next to the winter pavilion. There are scenery in all four seasons.

In addition, the wisteria planted in the garden is said to have been planted by Wen Zhengming himself. Bamboos are also common in the garden, and there are many varieties, including golden bamboo, purple bamboo, and Xiangfei bamboo, which was stained with tears by Xiangfei. Perhaps this is the residence of literati: I would rather eat without meat than live without bamboo. Some scholars have analyzed that among the 31 scenic spots, more than half of the scenery is related to plants and the meaning of the plants themselves.

To increase the stability of the house, the garden-designed house has no pillars, and the four corners of the house are fixed with short and sturdy wooden boards to allow better sightlines without blocking the sunlight.

In the Humble Administrator's Garden, where the autumn air is rampant, maple leaves turn from green to yellow, and then to red, and the mountains and rivers are everywhere, recreating the natural scenery of lakes and mountains in the "mountains and forests within reach". Strolling around the garden, you will see a different scene with every step, sometimes winding paths lead to secluded places, and sometimes distant and open. In that poetic and picturesque small garden that can be viewed, walked, visited, and lived in, you can enjoy a small and exquisite elegance.

The Humble Administrator's Garden covers an area of ​​78 mu and is divided into four parts: East, Middle, West and Residence. The residence is a typical Suzhou residence. This classical and luxurious garden in the style of Grand View Garden is known as "the model of gardens in the world" for its layout of mountains, islands, bamboo groves, pine hills and winding water. It is as famous as the Chengde Mountain Resort, the Lingering Garden and the Summer Palace in Beijing. This garden is the first of the four famous gardens in China.

As a girl who grew up in Northeast China, I was very excited to see the architecture of Suzhou Gardens for the first time. Maybe it was because I came at the wrong time, as it was the season of falling leaves. I went to Suzhou Museum a day in advance and visited Humble Administrator's Garden the next morning. It was drizzling for two days, and there was a special artistic conception. It's a pity that I can't feel the vitality of plants in autumn, but the scene of falling leaves of ginkgo trees is still very beautiful. No matter how much I say, it's not as good as seeing the pictures. Love you

Ancient Suzhou people "look at the clothes when they go out and look at the stones when they come in". Their luxury consumption concept is concentrated in the gardens with designs everywhere and changing scenery. For the "thin, wrinkled" and crooked "Guanyun Peak", pavilions, buildings, platforms and water gardens can be built to match it! Modern Suzhou people no longer have gardens to display their talents. Suzhou Museum, Suzhou embroidery, squirrel mandarin fish, mosaic paths, Pingtan... Even the small dishes in the vegetable market are displayed in an artistic style. The life philosophy of Suzhou people is still exquisite and interesting everywhere!

Located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, the Humble Administrator's Garden was built in the early years of the Ming Dynasty. It is the largest representative work of classical gardens in Suzhou. It is known as one of the four famous gardens in China along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou. The garden is centered on water, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with exquisite halls and pavilions, lush flowers and trees, and has a strong Jiangnan water town feature. The garden is divided into three parts: east, middle, and west. The east garden is open and spacious, the middle garden is the essence of the whole garden, and the west garden has exquisite buildings, each with its own characteristics.

The eastern part was originally called "Guitianyuanju", named after Wang Xinyi, the Minister of the Imperial Court, who returned the eastern part of the garden to the Imperial Court in the fourth year of the reign of Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty. The area is about 31 mu. As Guiyuan has long been deserted, it is now completely newly built. The layout is dominated by flat hills and distant mountains, pine forests and lawns, and bamboo groves and winding waters, with pavilions and terraces in the mountains and pools. It still maintains a sparse and bright style. The main buildings include Lanxue Hall, Furong Pavilion, Shuxiang Pavilion, Hanqing Pavilion, etc., all of which have been relocated.

The central part is the main scenic area of ​​the Humble Administrator's Garden, which is the essence of the garden. It covers an area of ​​about 18.5 acres. Its overall layout is centered on the pool, and the pavilions and terraces are all built by the water. Some pavilions and terraces are directly out of the water, which has the characteristics of the Jiangnan water town. The pool area accounts for 3/5 of the total area of ​​the garden. The pool is wide and the trees are lush, and the scenery is natural. Buildings of different shapes and heights are arranged by the water, with clear priorities. The overall pattern still maintains the artistic style of the Ming Dynasty gardens, which is thick, simple, and sparse. The main buildings include Yuanxiang Hall, Xiaofeihong, Hanchuan Xiangzhou, Hefeng Simian Pavilion, Xuexiang Yunwei Pavilion, etc.

The western part was originally the "Buyuan" with an area of ​​about 12.5 mu. Its water surface is circuitous and its layout is compact. Pavilions are built along the hills and rivers. Due to the major reconstruction, the style of craftsmanship and artificiality formed after the reign of Emperor Qianlong prevailed. However, the water and stone parts are still similar to the central scenic area, while the undulating, winding, and flowing water corridors and streams are masterpieces of Suzhou garden art. The main buildings include the 36 Yuanyang Pavilion, the Yiliang Pavilion, and the Yushuitongzuo Pavilion.

I booked the Humble Administrator's Garden ticket online. The ticket was issued very quickly. The price was 3 yuan cheaper than the manual ticket sales, but it was much faster than the manual ticket sales. After paying, you can directly swipe the electronic ticket to enter the park, eliminating the trouble of queuing. I was happy.

After entering the Humble Administrator's Garden, you will see green everywhere, which makes you feel refreshed. Then you will see the strange rockeries and rocks, which are in a very harmonious and natural combination with the green plants in the garden. The sky is sometimes cloudy and sometimes sunny, and every scenery is as beautiful as a picture. When you are in the Humble Administrator's Garden, you can strongly feel the unique graceful atmosphere of Jiangnan... Blue sky, green plants, birdsong and breeze, what a pleasant afternoon

When you come to Suzhou, you can't miss the Humble Administrator's Garden. In order to avoid the hustle and bustle of the National Day holiday and experience the unique charm of the Humble Administrator's Garden, I specially booked a private customized package for the Humble Administrator's Garden online in advance.

I entered the park at 6:30 in the morning and had the honor of trying a rickshaw for the first time. With the morning light, the sweat of the master mixed with the morning mist. Step by step, sound by sound, there was an indescribable silence. Life is not easy, so cherish every moment you take it...

"Enjoy the cool breeze and the bright moon, watch the flowing water and the quiet mountains" is probably the best way to describe the artistic conception of this garden. If there is one thing that is most special, it is probably the various windows. Against the backdrop of the classical symmetrical beauty of China, each window is a landscape painting.

Last year, I visited Suzhou for a garden survey. I visited the Lingering Garden, Canglang Pavilion, Lion Garden, etc. After seeing them, I felt that the Humble Administrator's Garden could really be the first. Different gardens have different flavors. The East Garden creates a pastoral landscape, and the Central Garden is the essence of the Humble Administrator's Garden. The Borrowed Scenery Bao Temple Tower and the Little Rainbow are both classic attractions. The Yushui Tongzuo Pavilion and the Reflection Building in the West Garden are attractions that I have sat and pondered many times before. Borrowed Scenery: Borrowing the scenery outside the garden into the garden. The borrowed scenery in the Humble Administrator's Garden can be regarded as the most classic. The vermilion railings are reflected in the water, like rainbows.

A representative work of Jiangnan classical gardens. The Humble Administrator's Garden is known as one of the "Four Famous Gardens in China" along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou. It is a national 5A-level scenic spot and a World Cultural Heritage Site. The garden is centered on water, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with exquisite halls and pavilions, lush flowers and trees, and has a strong Jiangnan water town style. The garden is divided into three parts: east, middle, and west. The east garden is open and spacious, the middle garden is the essence of the garden, and the west garden has exquisite buildings, each with its own characteristics. The south of the garden is a residential area, reflecting the typical multi-entry pattern of traditional folk houses in the Jiangnan region. The Suzhou Garden Museum is also built in the south of the garden, which is the only garden-themed museum in China.

We went there in July. It was really hot on the bus, but the caves in the Humble Administrator's Garden were a completely different world. It was so cool.

I don't recommend buying the package ticket. I forgot whether it was more than 100 or 200 yuan. Several items in the package were completely boring. I only recommend visiting the gardens.

It's really comfortable, highly recommended.

Humble Administrator's Garden, the pearl of Jiangnan gardens, is centered on water and has a natural layout compared to other gardens, showing the gentleness and agility of the Jiangnan water town. Here, pavilions and towers are built along the water, and rocks, flowers and trees are scattered in an orderly manner. To appreciate the beauty of Humble Administrator's Garden, you need to stroll through it, find the ancient charm at the corners of the corridors, and taste the poetry in the lake and mountains, so that you can appreciate its unique oriental aesthetic charm.

“The city of Suzhou is half a garden poem.” When visiting Suzhou gardens, the Humble Administrator’s Garden is a must-see.



This garden has long been announced as one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. As a typical example of Suzhou classical gardens, its stacked mountains and waters, pavilions and terraces can only be appreciated by slowing down.

The garden is divided into three parts, the east, the middle and the west.

The eastern part is bright and cheerful, dominated by flat hills and distant mountains, pine forests and lawns, and bamboo groves and winding waters.

The central part is the essence of the Humble Administrator's Garden, dominated by water, with wide pools, lush trees and natural scenery. Buildings of different shapes and heights are arranged along the water, with a clear distinction between the primary and secondary.

The western pool is L-shaped, with its features of separate platforms and pavilions, undulating corridors, and reflections on the water. It is unique in charm and has gorgeous and exquisite decorations.

The park is centered on water and surrounded by mountains and trees.

The east is open and spacious, and the west has exquisite buildings.

The central part is centered on a pool with mountains in the middle, which is the essence of the whole park.

The main one is more than one person

The Humble Administrator's Garden, built in the early years of the Ming Dynasty (early 16th century), is a representative work of Jiangnan classical gardens. Together with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou, the Humble Administrator's Garden is known as one of the four famous gardens in China. Located in the northeast corner of Suzhou City (No. 178, Northeast Street), the Humble Administrator's Garden is the largest classical garden in Suzhou, covering an area of ​​78 acres. The whole garden is centered on water, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with exquisite halls and pavilions, lush flowers and trees, and has a strong Jiangnan water town feature.

Ticket price: 70 yuan (off-season); 90 yuan (peak season) Opening hours: 07:30-17:00 all year round

The ticket price is 70 yuan in the off-season, and the park closes at 5 pm. We only visited it for less than two hours. If we had appreciated it more carefully, we would have found more interesting things. The title of the mother of gardens is well-deserved. Even without the flowers and plants, the beauty of the architecture and layout is worth our admiration.

When I arrived at the Humble Administrator's Garden, the endless queues made me realize that making an appointment here was meaningless.



After a rough calculation, I might have to wait in line for another 1 or 2 hours. It's a hot summer day with the sun scorching. I'll just take a photo to show my visit and leave!

The Humble Administrator's Garden, one of the four major gardens in China, is a national key cultural relic protection site. It was approved by UNESCO to be included in the World Heritage List in 1997 and is one of the first national AAAAA-level tourist attractions in the country.

The whole garden is centered on water, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with exquisite halls and pavilions, lush flowers and trees, and has a strong Jiangnan water town feature. The garden is divided into three parts: east, middle and west. The east garden is open and spacious, the middle garden is the essence of the whole garden, and the west garden has exquisite buildings, each with its own characteristics. The south of the garden is a residential area, reflecting the typical multi-entry pattern of traditional folk houses in the Jiangnan area.

The Humble Administrator's Garden covers an area of ​​about 52,000 square meters and is divided into four parts: East, Middle, West and Residence. The residence is a typical Suzhou residence. Most of the existing buildings were built in the ninth year of Emperor Xianfeng's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1850 AD). They were rebuilt when they became the garden of the Prince Zhong of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. By the end of the Qing Dynasty, three relatively independent small gardens were formed: East, Middle and West.

The park is quite large, and it takes a lot of time to listen to the explanations one by one. The pavilions and towers are shaded by green trees, which is very comfortable. It used to be a private residence. Hahahahaha, it's too rich.

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TIPS：

1. The official WeChat account of Humble Administrator's Garden has an audio guide that can be listened to for free.

2. You need to make an appointment in advance to enter. You can buy tickets on the official WeChat account, 40 yuan per adult. Show the Suzhou Code on site and swipe your ID card to enter.

3. Recommended playing time: 2 hours

4. Suitable for taking photos in Hanfu

The Humble Administrator's Garden, first built during the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty, is the largest and most famous of Suzhou's many classical gardens. It is the leader and epitome of Suzhou's gardens and is listed as one of the "Four Famous Gardens of China" along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou.

As we all know, the Humble Administrator's Garden or the entire Suzhou garden is far less magnificent than the imperial gardens such as the Summer Palace. As the pinnacle of southern gardens, the Humble Administrator's Garden is superior in ingenuity and artistic conception, full of the builder's literary taste, ambition and pursuit, and even imbued with the owner's political ambitions and philosophical thoughts. Therefore, when enjoying Suzhou gardens, you must listen to the explanations to understand the beauty of them.

There are free guided tours in the Humble Administrator's Garden. We followed the guide and walked from east to west. After the tour guide finished his tour guide's explanation in the West Garden, we walked back to the main gate from west to east. This way we could listen to the explanation and have free time to enjoy the garden.

Unfortunately, the wonderful explanation of the tour guide was completely forgotten after that. Fortunately, there is still the literary master who can accurately tell us the essence of the Humble Administrator's Garden with his brilliant writing - just as Mr. Ye Shengtao wrote in the famous article "Suzhou Gardens" included in the junior high school Chinese textbook: "The various gardens in Suzhou have a common point in their differences. It seems that the designers and craftsmen are unanimously pursuing: to ensure that no matter where the visitors stand, there is always a perfect picture in front of them. In order to achieve this goal, they pay attention to the layout of pavilions, terraces, and pavilions, the coordination of rockery and ponds, the contrast of flowers, plants and trees, and the layers of near and far views. In short, everything must exist to form a perfect picture, and no flaws that lack beauty are allowed."

The Humble Administrator's Garden can be roughly divided into three parts: the East Garden, the Middle Garden, and the West Garden. The three parts were not built at once, but gradually formed the structure we see today through continuous renovation, expansion, and transformation as the garden changed owners several times and experienced ups and downs over the past 500 years.

Suzhou has two of the four famous gardens in China. The Lingering Garden and the Humble Administrator's Garden each have their own merits. Although both are Suzhou gardens, their styles and layouts are slightly different. The Lingering Garden is elegant, and the essence of the garden is captured in a limited space. Each window is a scene, and each tree is a scene, like a girl from the south of the Yangtze River, petite but smart. The Humble Administrator's Garden is domineering, with all the elements of a garden, and the scenery is endless, like a man from the south of the Yangtze River, with a wealth of poetry and books. Of the two, I prefer the latter, so I visited it the second time.

In winter, the colors in the garden are not monotonous. There are many flowers in full bloom at the entrance, some red and some pink. They are not affected by the cold air at all and are still bright and pleasant. The Taihu stone, which symbolizes the status of the owner, is based on the aesthetic standards of "wrinkled, leaky, thin and transparent". There is a huge stone called "Drawing Cloud Peak" standing in the middle garden. Not to mention how beautiful the stone is, it must have taken a lot of effort to move such a huge thing into the garden entirely by manpower.

The terrain in the park is open, and although it is not possible to achieve "one scene at every step", there must be a scene every few steps. Sometimes it is the exotic flowers and plants in the corner, sometimes it is the unique scenery in the frame, and sometimes it is the scenery on the shore perfectly reflected in the water.

The Humble Administrator's Garden is worthy of being one of the four major gardens in China. The design of each place has its significance. There is no blind spot in 360 degrees, and it is a painting wherever you look. It is well worth a visit. After walking through it, you will better understand the essence of garden design.

After visiting West Lake and Humble Administrator's Garden, I feel that the saying "There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below" is really true. The pavilions and terraces in Humble Administrator's Garden are not only beautiful in shape and ingenious in layout, but also well named. It is worthy of being one of the four famous gardens in China. If there is no tour guide, you can buy an audio guide for Humble Administrator's Garden through WeChat for 5 yuan, which I personally think is very worthwhile.

Perhaps because this attraction is so famous, there are so many tourists in the park, including many tour groups, so the viewing experience of the park is indeed affected.

I went to the Humble Administrator's Garden during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The garden is very small, but very exquisite. Unfortunately, there were too many people. I guess if the owners of the garden thought of so many tourists, they would not want to build the elegance of the garden. After leaving the garden, drinking tea and listening to music in the ancient alleys was a happy and comfortable place.

The Humble Administrator's Garden is centered on water and surrounded by mountains and trees. The east is open and spacious, the west has exquisite buildings, and the middle is centered on a pool with mountains in the pool, which is the essence of the whole garden.

The Humble Administrator's Garden is one of the four famous gardens. It is surrounded by mountains and waters, with exquisite halls and pavilions, and has a strong Jiangnan water village style.

It is worthy of being a classic! The aesthetics of the literati in the Ming Dynasty are really grand, lofty and broad-minded!

I went to Suzhou specifically to pay homage to the Humble Administrator's Garden. It is famous for its water, scattered courtyards, and flowers and trees. "The willow branches are swaying and reflecting on the pavilions, and the forests and peaks are scattered across the water. I sit for a long time and the flowers are falling. I play the flute late at night and the moon is rising.

You really can't go to the Humble Administrator's Garden during the summer vacation, you can't go to the Humble Administrator's Garden during the summer vacation, you can't go to the Humble Administrator's Garden during the summer vacation! I'll say it three times. I personally think that this kind of scenic spot needs to be less crowded to radiate its brilliance. The poetic and picturesque atmosphere that the ancients paid attention to should not include the bustling crowds. The garden is very large and the scenery is great. There are really scenery everywhere, and it is not an exaggeration to say that there is a scene in every step.

Worth recommending!!

The Humble Administrator's Garden is known as one of the four famous gardens in China, along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou. The Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou is a typical example of Jiangnan garden architecture, with mountains and waters lingering throughout the garden, exquisite halls and pavilions, and lush flowers and trees. The garden is divided into three parts: the east, middle, and west. The east garden is open and spacious, the middle garden is the essence of the whole garden, and the west garden has exquisite buildings, each with its own characteristics.

Humble Administrator's Garden is a must-visit place in Suzhou. There are too many tourists to appreciate the elegance of the garden. After a quick tour, I walked into the plain Pingjiang Road. It's not bad here. Zuo Pang ate the chicken feet that he had been drooling for a long time, and I bought a hand-painted bookmark in ink and color, which made me very satisfied.

The Humble Administrator's Garden in the rain has a special feeling of Jiangnan misty rain. The Humble Administrator's Garden is the largest and most famous garden in Suzhou. The whole garden is centered on water, surrounded by scattered rockery and exquisite courtyard buildings, and luxuriant flowers and trees. This model of Jiangnan garden is known as the "Four Famous Gardens in China" together with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou. The design of the entire garden is very exquisite, and it can be said that "one step, one scene" is a tour, reflecting the charm of the Jiangnan water town everywhere. The paths in the garden are tortuous, from the porches, the stone walls with hollow patterns, to each pavilion and each window are different, and they are matched with trees, flowers and plants just right, forming a picture-like scenery. When visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden, you must listen to the guide's explanation of the origin of the design and historical stories, so that it will be more interesting. You can make an appointment for a free tour guide in the visitor center on the right hand side of the entrance, which runs every hour on the hour. Or you can also hire a private tour guide, about 100 per trip, and you can find a few people to get together. There is also a tour guide machine, which costs 20 yuan per unit and can only be used by one person. The deposit is 200 yuan, which is not very cost-effective. The whole tour takes about 2 hours. Transportation Take bus No. 40 or 313 and get off at Beiyuan Road Station or take bus No. 55, 178, 202, 262, 309, 518, 529, 811, 923, You 1, You 2, You 5 and get off at Suzhou Museum Station, then walk to the destination. Tickets: 90 yuan in peak season/70 yuan in off-season (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)

The Humble Administrator's Garden, built in the early years of the Ming Dynasty (early 16th century), is a representative work of Jiangnan classical gardens. Together with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou, the Humble Administrator's Garden is known as one of the four famous gardens in China. It is the largest classical garden in Suzhou, covering an area of ​​78 mu (about 5.2 hectares). The whole garden is centered on water, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with exquisite halls and pavilions, lush flowers and trees, and has a strong Jiangnan water town feature. The garden is divided into three parts: east, middle, and west. The east garden is open and spacious, the middle garden is the essence of the whole garden, and the west garden has exquisite buildings, each with its own characteristics.

[Highlights] The Humble Administrator's Garden is a representative work of Jiangnan classical gardens. It is known as one of the four famous gardens in China along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou.

[Transportation] Take Metro Line 1 and get off at Lindun Road. It is a 10-minute walk to the destination, or you can take the bus for 2 stops after exiting the subway.

[Surroundings] Suzhou Museum, Lion Grove, Guanqian Street, Taijian Lane, etc. are nearby.

[Tickets] 70 in the off-season, 90 in the peak season (senior citizens with annual passes, active military personnel, and children are free of charge).

[Note] The garden has limited capacity, so reservations must be made in advance during holidays to avoid affecting your trip. Reservation WeChat account: Suyuan Tourism

[Food] There are many restaurants outside the garden, and you can buy snacks and fruits from the stalls. It is recommended to try the ones you can. Generally, the appearance is good, but the taste is...

[Recommended playing time] More than 2 hours.

[Travel Route] Since there is Suzhou Museum nearby, you can include Suzhou Museum, Lion Grove, and Humble Administrator's Garden in a day's itinerary, and Guanqian Street can be visited at night.

The Humble Administrator's Garden is the largest of the existing classical gardens in Suzhou, a Chinese garden masterpiece. It takes about two hours to tour it. There are many people during holidays. There is no manual ticket sales now, and an online reservation system is implemented in advance. Tickets can be booked through the WeChat public account "Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden".

On September 25 and 26, 2016, I went to Suzhou with my friends by car. I wanted to visit Suzhou University, but we were not allowed to enter even after registering our ID cards, so we went to Pingjiang Historic District near Suzhou University. It is a group of ancient buildings along the river. Walking around, it has a strong modern atmosphere and many people. In the evening, we had Suzhou-style squirrel mandarin fish, which was delicious and not greasy. I highly recommend it. The next day, I signed up for a one-day tour (from a travel agency next to the Humble Administrator's Garden), which was a classic tour of the park and the canal. I visited the Humble Administrator's Garden and took a boat tour of the Suzhou Grand Canal.

This garden is the largest of the existing classical gardens in Suzhou. Note that there is no "one of" here. The essence of the Humble Administrator's Garden is in the middle. It covers an area of ​​more than ten acres, and the area of ​​the pond is more than half. Various buildings are facing the water, and the shape is very simple.



The rockery is surrounded by a pool of water, with some hills high and some low, scattered like small islands in the lake. The whole space makes you feel like you are in nature, very quiet, only in the first half an hour after entering the park (7:30-8:00), after an hour (8:30) it is full of people, there is no quiet, only noise.

The weather was cold, but I couldn't stop my pregnant mother from visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lingering Garden. The Suzhou gardens in the winter rain have a unique flavor. The courtyards, strange rocks, plants, and paths are all full of the delicacy and romance of the south of the Yangtze River, which is amazing! (Proud Bee)

When I left home this morning, I was still thinking that today would be a very "Misty and Rainy Jiangnan" scene, but I didn't expect that it would turn into a rainstorm after I arrived at the Humble Administrator's Garden. 😭



It was my first time visiting the gardens, and I didn't do much research beforehand, so I rented a mobile phone guide. In fact, I would recommend the free manual guides at the entrance, which are more interesting with the soft Wu dialect and the personal opinions of the guides. However, the number of manual guides is limited, and the waiting time is uncertain, so I had to choose the mobile phone guide as a second choice. Without the guides, outsiders may not be able to appreciate the beauty of the gardens.



What impressed me most was that the Humble Administrator's Garden was designed by Wen Zhengming, one of the four great talents in Jiangnan. The first generation owner was surnamed Wang. Later, it changed many owners. Among them, Cao Xueqin, the author of Dream of Red Mansions, who we are more familiar with, once lived here. It is said that the Grand View Garden in Dream of Red Mansions may be based on the Humble Administrator's Garden. The ancients really knew how to enjoy it. A private garden covers a large area, has many pavilions, and is winding. You can't get around by following the map. Enjoy flowers in spring, lotus in summer, chrysanthemum in autumn, and snow in winter. Each pavilion has a poetic name. It is much more beautiful to listen to the rain hitting the banana leaves in Tingyu Pavilion when you have nothing to do than holding a mobile phone today.



It's a pity that because we were with our children, the heavy rain prevented us from moving forward, and we only appreciated part of the beauty of the Humble Administrator's Garden. We will come again next time if we have the chance.

Suzhou gardens are the best in the world. The beginning of summer has passed. The round lotus leaves are shedding their dew, and the osmanthus branches are blowing gently on the hills. The wind is gentle and the waves are rippling. Mandarin ducks are embracing each other, and the lotus leaves are lifted by the wind. I feel that Dongpo's words, "Three parts of spring, two parts of dust, and one part of flowing water", should be true.

Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden is suitable for a slow tour. You can spend most of the day walking quietly and appreciating the great masterpiece of art. It is so beautiful. The scenery is beautiful and beautiful. I will come to Suzhou again in the future.

Tickets: 90 yuan in peak season, 70 yuan in off-season



The Humble Administrator's Garden, along with the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Lingering Garden in Suzhou, are known as one of the four famous gardens in China.

If you come to Suzhou and don’t visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden, you’ll feel like something is missing.

Humble administration, humble administration, humble people govern, humbleness creates century-old famous gardens, humbleness creates garden classics.

When you enter this garden, you will feel relaxed and happy. It is full of elegance and beauty.

Because of clumsiness, one becomes specialized; because of specializedness, one becomes refined; because of refinement, one becomes skillful; because of skill, one becomes wonderful.

This is my humble wisdom.

In the face of this clumsy and wonderful wisdom, our superficial cleverness seems insignificant.



Meanwhile, the small world,

With the world in mind, you can return to one garden, escape from the mundane world and enjoy the elegance alone.

The scenery of the garden combines the beauty of symmetry and asymmetry.

Each of them is fully utilized and cleverly integrated together.

The color of great elegance, the shape of great ingenuity,

Not by the profusion of flowers, nor by the flourishing of strange and unique plants,

Strolling in the garden, the scenery changes,

It seems to know your heart and always makes you feel refreshed.

Stop and enjoy.

As you walk further, new wonders await you.



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On a cloudy weekday afternoon, there aren't many people in the Humble Administrator's Garden, so you can take your time to stroll around, especially when the garden is about to close. Any corner can make you dream back to ancient Jiangnan. The Suzhou gardens in ordinary alleys are indeed the most poetic existence in the imagination of the Chinese people.

The ancient gardens are well-deserved of their reputations. Every step brings a new scene, which makes people sigh how tasteful and happy the people who lived here in the past were.

The most beautiful garden in Suzhou, it is recommended to arrive at 7:30 in the morning when the scenic spot opens, so that you can take pictures of the beautiful scenery with few people.

A must-visit place in Suzhou. It is recommended to purchase the guided tour package for your first visit, which will give you a deeper understanding of Suzhou gardens.

Overall it's OK. It's best to visit in spring or autumn, as it's too cold in winter.

The first of Suzhou's gardens, it is particularly large and three in one.

It's pretty good, the rockery inside is beautiful. One of the four famous gardens

A model of Suzhou gardens. It is recommended to ask the tour guide to explain all the way when entering the garden, otherwise you can only walk around to feast your eyes and don't know the allusions.

The overall feeling inside is great, the park has a strong sense of design, and I took a lot of photos of the exhibits at that time

It has a long history and the scenery is average, but it is a must-see if you are visiting Suzhou for the first time.

Suzhou gardens are ancient, beautiful, and solemn.

I have been here several times, with different people, and this time I was still very surprised. There was an old man quietly painting, and I suddenly had a new understanding.

The elegance of the Humble Administrator's Garden and its flowing water and small bridges have always been a place I longed to visit, and in 2018 this dream finally came true.

Like a classical dance, it is beautiful no matter from which angle you look at it.

The iconic Suzhou gardens are worth visiting, they are great.

The scenery is beautiful, but there are too many tourists and no time to appreciate it carefully.

The most famous scenic spot in Suzhou, but I don't think it's good except for its size. I think the Lion Grove is more unique. The gardens in Suzhou are really beautiful.

The Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, Jiangsu - one of the four famous gardens in China.

There are crowds of people, ancient charm, and it is worth a visit...

Oh my god, here it comes again. Didn’t I upload it once today?

A must-see in Suzhou, the first of the four major gardens, you need to buy a ticket