With the weather getting hotter and hotter, lotus flowers across the city are about to be in full bloom. So, what are the best places to appreciate them? Take this guide and pay these attractions a visit during the holiday!

Lotus-pond Wetland

Park

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It is the largest urban wetland park themed on lotus flowers in the country and boasts over 200 varieties from both home and abroad.

Tickets:30 yuan

Opening Hours:8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (No entry after 8:30 p.m.)

For the convenience of visitors,a special bus linebound for the park has opened. People can take Suzhou Rail Transit Line 4 to Longdaobang Station龍道浜[地鐵站]and transfer to the bus.

Route:Longdaobang (north side)→Jinzhuan Road→Huangli Road→Yuyao Road→Taiyang Road→Lotus-pond Wetland Park

Stops:Longdaobang (north side), Suzhou China Botanical Garden, Lotus-pond Wetland Park

Opening Date:June 22, 23 and 24, July 1, 2, 8 and 9

Service Hours:

From Longdaobang: 8:40 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.

From Lotus-pond Wetland Park: 9 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., 1:35 p.m. to 5:20

Humble Administrator"s Garden

Lotuses are one of the main flowers in the Humble Administrator"s Garden. Numerous in variety, these flowers are complemented by the scenery inside the garden. An exhibition on lotus flowers is currently being held.

Best Spots:Hall of Distance Fragrance遠香堂, Pavilion in Lotus Breezes荷風四面亭, Mountain-in-view Tower見山樓, Hall of 36 Pairs of Mandarin Ducks卅六鴛鴦館

Tickets:70 yuan

Opening Hours:7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tiger Hill

Compared to other lotus ponds, the one in the Yixie Garden is more natural.

Best Spots:Yixie Garden一榭園, Flower Goddess Garden花神苑, White Lotus Pond白蓮池

Tickets:60 yuan

Opening Hours:7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Lingering Garden

Visitors are able to enjoy the full view of the 600-square-meter pond in the middle of the garden at Hanbi Mountain Villa, and admire different kinds of lotuses and water lilies.

Best Spots:Hanbi Mountain Villa涵碧山房, Bonsai Garden盆景園

Tickets:45 yuan

Opening Hours:7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Shihu Scenic Area

The scenic area is perfect for appreciating lotus flowers. Moreover, it"s free to the public.

Best Spots:Yuzhuang Park漁莊, Xingchun Bridge行春橋

Tickets:Free

Opening Hours:All day

Jinji Lake

There are several lotus ponds by the fitness trail around Jinji Lake. You can enjoy the beautiful view while strolling.

Tickets:Free

Opening Hours:All day

Shanghu Lake

Shanghu Lake is situated near a mountain and a river, making the lotus flowers there more graceful.

Best Spots:Taigong Island太公島, Moon Causeway月堤, Fushui Mountain Villa拂水山莊, Lotus-fragrance Islet荷香洲(Four-season Park, Wisteria Corridor)

Tickets:60 yuan

Opening Hours:8:10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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