Still, looking for places to visit during the holiday? A number of Suzhou classical gardens have recently rolled out fascinating programs. Let’s take a look!
Tiger Hill
Huqiu Quyi Performance is a large-scale Kunqu Opera gathering organized spontaneously by the people. This year, the scenic area not only showcases such intangible cultural heritages as clay figurine, woodcut new year print, Suzhou embroidery, etc. but also joins hands with Luzhi Ancient Town to introduce special intangible cultural heritage projects.
Time: September 25 to October 24
Ticket: RMB70 yuan
Address: No. 8, Shanmennei, Huqiu District, Suzhou
Master-of-Nets Garden
The Master-of-Nets Garden is holding an event named “Flowing Light and Color” to exhibit the lacquerware created by Li Yi. You can expect to go through the long history and explore the true beauty.
Time: September 25 to October 30
Ticket: RMB40 yuan
Address: No. 11, kuojiatou lane, Gusu District, Suzhou
Lingering Garden
“Melodious Flourishing Age” Fall Version
Suzhou Opera and Kunqu Opera performance: Five shows each day
Traditional stringed and woodwind instruments performance: Six shows each day
Three Gods of Fortune, Prosperity and Longevity performance: Five shows each day
Time: October 1 to 7
Ticket: RMB55 yuan
Address：338 Liuyuan Road, Gusu District, Suzhou
Lion Grove Garden
The 2nd Lion Grove Garden Cultural Festival is made up of a rockery exhibition and a painting exhibition to fully show the garden’s artistic features.
Time: Till November
Ticket: RMB40 yuan
Address：23 Yuanyuan Road, Gusu District, Suzhou
Couple’s Garden
East Garden Chipmunk Carnival
New amusement facilities such as mini-train and merry-go-round have been put into use. Besides, there is an internet-famous food street and clown parades.
Traditional Chinese Wedding
Wedding is one of the grandest ceremonies in Chinese culture. Currently, there is an opportunity for you to enjoy a traditional Chinese wedding in the Couple’s Garden.
Time: October 1 to 7
Ticket: RMB25 yuan
Address: No. 6, xiaoxinqiao lane, Cang Street, Gusu District, Suzhou
Canglang Pavilion
Canglang Pavilion is hosting a series of events revolving around intangible cultural heritage. You are able to feel and enjoy the vitality and charm of various intangible cultural heritages.
Time: September 28 to October 8
Ticket: RMB20 yuan
Address: No. 3, canglangting street, Renmin Road, Gusu District, Suzhou
Quyuan Garden
A total of 11 works created by 14 exhibitors are spread in the garden. Their themes and contents have all kinds of connections with their surroundings.
Time: September 28 to October 31
Ticket: Free
Address: No. 43, Mayi lane, Suzhou
Tianping Mountain
Tianping Mountain is one of the four traditional red leaves appreciation places in China. The 28th Tianping Mountain Red Maple Festival has already kicked off, and you are welcomed to participate in the photography competition while appreciating the scenery.
Time: October 1 to December 12
Ticket: RMB30 yuan
Address: Lingtian Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou
Fengqiao Bridge
Get on the boat, listen to pingtan, and have an immersive nighttime tour themed on “Mooring by Maple Bridge At Night”.
Time: October 1 to 7
Ticket: RMB30 yuan
Address: Bottom of Fengqiao Road, Gusu District, Suzhou