Travel Guide to Humble Administrator's Garden: Appreciate the Beauty of Humanity

　　Humble Administrator's Garden, located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, is one of the four famous gardens in China and the largest existing classical garden in Suzhou. Humble Administrator's Garden was first built in the fourth year of Zhengde in the Ming Dynasty (1509). It was built by Wang Xianchen, the censor, after he resigned from his post and returned to his hometown. It was built on the site of Lu Guimeng's residence in the Tang Dynasty and the site of Dahong Temple in the Yuan Dynasty. The name of the garden comes from the sentence "This is also the governance of the clumsy" in Pan Yue's "Idleness Fu" in the Western Jin Dynasty. The garden wins with waterscape and maintains the sparse and elegant ancient style of Ming Dynasty gardens.

　　1. Opening hours

　　The opening hours of Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden vary with the season. From March 1 to November 15, the opening hours are 07:30-17:30. From November 16 to February 28 of the following year, the opening hours are 07:30-17:00.

　　2. Ticket price

　　The ticket price of Humble Administrator's Garden is also affected by the season. In the off-season (January, February, March, June, November, and December), the ticket price is 70 yuan. In the peak season (April, May, July, August, September, and October), the ticket price rises to 80 yuan.

　　3. Make an appointment to enter the park

　　Tourists need to make an appointment to buy tickets online in advance, and can make an appointment through platforms such as "Jundao Suzhou" and Suzhou Tourism General Entrance. When entering the park, you need to bring your ID card and other valid documents to verify entry.

　　4. Tour route

　　The recommended tour route is to enter from the main gate, first visit the South District, then the Central District and the West District. The main attractions in the South District include Hanqing Pavilion, Tingyu Pavilion, Linglong Pavilion and Yuanxiang Hall. The Central District is the essence of the whole park, including Xuexiang Yunwei Pavilion, Daishuang Pavilion, Eighteen Mandala Flower Pavilion, Thirty-six Yuanyang Pavilion, etc. The West District has exquisite buildings, including Yushui Tongzuo Pavilion, Water Corridor, Yiliang Pavilion and other attractions. The whole tour process takes about 1-3 hours.

　　5. Special Events

　　The Humble Administrator's Garden holds various special events in different seasons, such as the azalea exhibition in spring, the lotus festival in summer, and the chrysanthemum exhibition in autumn. In addition, there is a flower and fruit bonsai exhibition during the Spring Festival.

　　6. Transportation Guide

　　The Humble Administrator's Garden is located at No. 178, Northeast Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City. Visitors can take a bus from Suzhou Railway Station or other garden scenic spots. Specific bus transfer plans can be found on the Humble Administrator's Garden official website or related travel websites.