Lion Grove Garden Travel Guide: Appreciate the Beauty of Suzhou Gardens

　　The Lion Grove Garden, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Canglang Pavilion are collectively known as the "Four Famous Gardens of Suzhou". Although the Lion Grove is small, the rockery group in the garden is very famous. These strange rocks resemble dancing lions, and the rockery is connected like a maze. You can count the stone lions and diamond head maze to experience the fun of hide-and-seek.

　　1. Opening hours

　　The opening hours of the Lion Grove Garden vary with the season. From March 1 to October 15, the opening hours are 07:30-17:30; from October 16 to the end of February of the following year, the opening hours are 07:30-17:00.

　　2. Ticket price

　　The ticket price of the Lion Grove Garden also varies with the season. In the peak season (April, May, July, August, September, October), the ticket price is 40 yuan/person; in the off-season (January, February, March, June, November, December), the ticket price is 30 yuan/person.

　　3. Preferential policies

　　Lion Grove Garden offers preferential policies for specific groups of people. Active military personnel, retired cadres and retired military cadres, and disabled people can enter the park free of charge with valid certificates. Children under 1.2 meters (inclusive) in height and children under 6 years old (inclusive) can enter the park free of charge if accompanied by an adult. Children between 1.2 and 1.5 meters (inclusive) in height, minors between 6 and 18 years old (inclusive), and full-time university undergraduates and below can enjoy a half-price discount. Elderly people aged 60 to 69 can enjoy a half-price discount with their resident ID card or "Elderly Discount Card".

　　4. Tour suggestions

　　The rockery maze of Lion Grove Garden is one of its features. It is recommended that tourists prepare a strategy in advance to avoid missing out on the wonderful scenery. The main buildings in the park include Yanyu Hall, Jianshan Tower, Feipu Pavilion, Wenmei Pavilion, etc., all of which are worth a careful look. In addition, the magnolia flowers at the visitor center outside Lion Grove Garden are in full bloom in early March, which is a must-see spot.

　　5. Transportation Information

　　The Lion Grove Garden has convenient transportation. It is only 3 kilometers from the railway station and the North Bus Station to the Lion Grove Garden. It is very convenient to take a taxi. You can also take a bus, such as No. 5 (East Line) and No. 2 bus to get off at the Lion Grove Garden Station. If you drive to Suzhou, there is a free parking lot on the south side of the Lion Grove Garden.