Lingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden) Map / Location

A UNESCO World Heritage Site - unfolds like a classical Chinese painting. Built during the Ming Dynasty, this meticulously landscaped retreat reveals pavilions, rockeries, and lotus ponds connected by winding corridors and moon gates. It's celebrated Taihu stone, the Crown Cloud Peak, rises dramatically in the east garden, symbolizing the harmony between nature and design. Unlike the more crowded Humble Administrator's Garden, Liuyuan offers serene moments beside its Clear Ripples Pond or beneath the Five-Peak Celestial Hall. Seasonal plum blossoms and koi-filled waterways enhance its poetic rhythm, making it a living testament to Jiangnan elegance. Accessible within Suzhou's historic district, it pairs perfectly with a walk along the nearby Canal or a quiet tea break in Shantang Street.