Scenic spot introduction:

Suzhou Huanxiu Villa is unique in every mountain and river. The lake rockery is the best in China and is a representative work of the mountain landscape garden. Although the landscape in the villa was created by humans, it is like the opening of the sky, capturing the wonders of nature and can be called the treasure of the rockery. The research institute that showcases the exquisite skills of Suzhou embroidery is also located here. Ge Yuliang, the master of Dieshan, Jiang Ji, a member of the Ministry of Justice, Bi Yuanzhai, a scholar, Sun Shiyi, a bachelor, and Wang Weiren who later bought the house. Huanxiu Villa has gone through various celebrities and ups and downs, and finally became the famous historic site it is today. At the end of 1997, it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO Heritage Committee. Watch the snow falling from the cold spring, the clouds covered by the high pavilion, and appreciate the exquisite Suzhou embroidery, all surrounded by the beautiful peaks.

Attractions distribution:

Huanxiu Villa is located on Jingde Road, close to popular attractions in Suzhou such as Chenghuang Temple, Shantang Street and Guanqian Street. In the villa, rockery is the most important landscape, and there are side buildings, stele corridors, Buqiu Shanfang, Wenquan Pavilion, Feixuequan, four-sided hall, Yougu Hall, Fangshan Pavilion, etc. Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute is nestled in the garden. You can watch the workers doing embroidery live in the workshop and buy embroidery products.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, ancient visits, cultural tours, architectural tours, garden tours, gardens, architecture, celebrities and historic sites
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

April-October

Shopping recommendations:

(Souvenir) Su embroidery

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Jiangsu Province>Suzhou City>Pingjiang District-

How to get there:

Bus route: From Suzhou Station, take Line 33, You 1, and 602 for direct access. In the city, take Line 33, 88, 204 Air Conditioning, 262, 301 Long Line and Short Line, 313, 933, and You Take Route 1, North Line and South Line and get off at Children's Hospital.

Self-driving route: Exit from Suzhou City Exit of Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway and drive along Jingde Road.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket prices for Huanxiu Villa:

15 yuan/person;

National senior citizens aged 60-69 are half-priced, and those aged 70 and above are free;

Those with a bachelor’s degree or below present valid certificates and are half-priced;

Disabled military personnel, Free for active military personnel with ID.

Scenic area opening hours:

08:30-16:00, ticket sales stop half an hour before closing time.

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