The Humble Administrator's Garden, known locally as Zhuozheng Yuan, is one of the most famous classical gardens in Suzzhou and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here are detailed instructions on how to reach this picturesque destination:
If you are traveling by air, the nearest airport is the Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX), which is approximately 40 km away from Suzhou. From there, you can opt for a taxi or shuttle bus to reach the garden.
Shuttle Bus: The shuttle bus will take you to Suzhou Railway Station or Suzhou North Bus Station from where you can get a taxi or local bus to the garden.
Suzhou is well-connected by train to many cities in China.
From Shanghai: The fastest trains can take you to Suzhou in about 30 minutes. Once at the Suzhou Railway Station, you can catch the number 949 or 529 bus directly to the garden.
From Beijing: A high-speed train can take approximately 4.5 to 5 hours to reach Suzhou.
Suzhou has a comprehensive public bus system. You could take one of several bus lines that stop near the Humble Administrator's Garden, including lines 202, 529, 40, 313, and tourist line 1 and 2.
If driving, Suzhou is connected via the G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway. When in the city, you can navigate to Dongbei Street, where the Garden's entrance is located.
Taxi: Taxis are readily available throughout Suzhou and provide a comfortable option directly to the garden.