Life advice: Make sure to visit Suzhou this autumn

After a long wait through three seasons, autumn has finally arrived. The upcoming Suzhou is undoubtedly the ultimate place to enjoy autumn in China🍁. The maple leaves are as fiery as flames, reflecting on the clear water, with ancient trees casting sparse shadows and ginkgo leaves covering the paths. Pavilions and towers are hidden in the autumn scenery, fully showcasing the unique charm of Jiangnan gardens. If you plan to visit Suzhou to enjoy the autumn, remember this route recommended by locals, which will allow you to fully appreciate the autumn scenery of Jiangnan🛶. 🗺️ Two-day autumn tour route in Suzhou: Day 1: Beisi Pagoda ➠ Humble Administrator's Garden ➠ Dinghui Temple ➠ Wu Zuoren Art Museum ➠ Master of the Nets Garden. Day 2: Yiyuan Garden ➠ Huanxiu Villa ➠ Yi Garden ➠ Lingering Garden ➠ Tiger Hill. 📸️ Suzhou autumn photo spots: ✅ Beisi Pagoda (Bao'en Temple): Just one subway stop from the high-speed rail station. The intertwining ginkgo and red maple form a picturesque scene, beautiful and easy to photograph with fewer people around. The persimmon tree at the Beisi Pagoda subway entrance is also fully ripe, allowing you to capture the picturesque scene of "everything goes well". ✅ Humble Administrator's Garden: It is recommended to enter the garden early in the morning when there are fewer people. The red maple at "Jianshan Tower" is breathtakingly beautiful, making anyone look good in photos, with a fairy-like mist lingering over the pond. ✅ Dinghui Temple + Wu Zuoren Art Museum: Two tall ancient ginkgo trees stand on either side of the temple, and the nearby Wu Zuoren Art Museum offers a magical reflection of the twin towers. ✅ Tiger Hill: The ultimate aesthetic of the ancestors' circular framing is perfectly embodied here, showcasing the romance of Chinese aesthetics. "Third Spring" and "Yixie Garden" are must-visit spots. ✅ Yi Garden: As a filming location for "Dream of the Red Chamber", the red chicken-claw maple is stunning, and the circular door is unforgettable at first glance. ✅ Huanxiu Villa: A lesser-known garden, the stone tables and chairs under the red maple trees make for great photos. ✅ Master of the Nets Garden: A treasure garden with beautiful scenery in all seasons, featuring bamboo framing, half-walls in the picture, and golden light reflections. ✅ Yiyuan Garden: Tall ginkgo trees, orange-red chicken-claw maples standing by the water, and internet-famous cats roaming around. ✅ Lingering Garden: The back mountain of Lingering Garden is like a natural palette, with gradient colors covering the pavilion, making people feel refreshed. 📝 Suzhou autumn tips: ❶ The red maple starts to change color in early November, turns fully red by the end of November, and early December is the best viewing period. The viewing period for ginkgo is relatively short, usually concentrated at the end of November to early December. The timing may vary slightly each year due to weather conditions. Friends planning to visit Suzhou are advised to arrange their itinerary in advance~ ❷ In Suzhou gardens, the Humble Administrator's Garden and Lion Grove Garden require advance reservations, while other gardens can be entered on-site.