Humble Administrator's Garden, Suzhou: SKIP IT! ✋🏻

[Lula Turner]

Alright, let me give you an honest rundown of my visit to the Humble Administrator Garden. I'll make sure that even foreign friends will understand it!

• Report on the Real Situation at the Humble Administrator Garden in Suzhou on August 11th:

  • Oh my! There were so many people that it felt like everyone was pushing you along!
  • As far as the eye could see, it was just a sea of people. ...
  • A small info for foreign friends: The "Humble Administrator Garden" (Chinese: Zhuōzhèng Yuán) is one of the most famous ancient Chinese gardens in Suzhou. They were basically extravagant residences with beautiful gardens built by wealthy ancient Chinese families, which is why they always attract a lot of tourists, especially during holidays and the summer.

• ️ Pay Attention! Caution on Waiting Lines and Intense Heat:

  • The entry line outside the main gate? It's so long, you can hardly see its end!
  • It's incredibly hot out there! 🥵
  • A time-saving tip: It is highly recommended that you hire a guide who lures visitors right at the entrance gate. They might be able to get you inside directly, saving you some terrible waiting time under the scorching sun.

• ️ Notes on Avoiding Overheating in the Garden:

  • Many shops within the garden, such as those selling drinks and souvenirs (including creative cultural products), do not provide air conditioning at all.
  • At best, maybe you can find... a single chunk of ice block somewhere. Its effects, well, you know.
  • I really felt like melting from the heat. Therefore:
    • Take adequate heatstroke prevention measures! For example, bring enough water, wear a hat, and apply sunscreen.
    • Try to avoid the hottest period around midday.

[Reginald Ziemann]

The night tour is cool, and they limit each group to just 30 people.

[Faye O'Conner]

Looks great!

[Zachary Hayes]

Oh no, I have a bad feeling about my visit tomorrow.

[Ms. Cecilia Lowe]

Make sure to stay cool and avoid heatstroke!

[Mr. Jody Bednar]

Let me show you the Hanfu photos I took at the Humble Administrator's Garden! I was completely drenched.

[Dana Sanford]

So pretty! And your little one is such a trooper, haha!! The heat really got to me.

[Misty Anderson DDS]

There's hardly anyone at Keyuan Garden.

[Cathy Gulgowski]

So full of life!!

[Sadie Ortiz-Waelchi]

You can't imagine what it felt like to have the entire garden to myself... a pity that was over twenty years ago.

[Jermaine Satterfield]

Hahahaha, times have changed.

[Karen Bruen]

Go early; every step reveals a new beautiful scene.

[Lena Oberbrunner]

Beautiful!

[Lorena Runolfsson]

Panmen Gate yesterday, only 19.9 yuan.

[Pat Pagac]

Oh my goodness! So beautiful!!

[Andrea Hand]

I'm in Suzhou too, and I retreated to my hotel a while ago.

[Dr. Wade Boyer]

Hahahaha, yep! Headed back in the afternoon to just chill at the hotel.

[Karen Bruen]

Is it this crowded even on weekdays? Seeing this makes me not want to go anymore.

[Lula Schmidt]

It is! And it's even more crowded on weekends.

[Orville Conroy]

I was the first one in this morning, so it was fine.