Dongyuan Park （North Gate） — Attraction in Suzhou City

Perhaps one of the most understated gem in Suzhou, at least for tourist, as the park is not mentioned in most guide books. It may be quite popular to local people as we see some young girls dressed up in traditional costume, taken photo by professionals.

we learnt that the park is a modern remake but is very nicely design nonetheless. The park is also free of charge and is less commercial. There is a large body of water with waterlily. Very impressive. We had a very good stroll to the 耦园 (a historical traditional garden) from the park. The walk path is along the canal, very well paved and is an...

At the heart of Dong Yuan and Gusu Gardens, both are located in Suzhou. The former is given a UNESCO Heritage status for its elaborate Taoism inspired gardens and Kunqu Opera (China’s oldest drama form). Suzhou City is 25 minutes away by bullet train ride...

東園就在藕園旁邊，是一個免費開放的園林綠地，不像其他收費園那樣知名，但其實地非常大，綠化做得不錯，整體空間寬敞，走起來舒服又不擁擠。

雖然不是古跡級別的名園，但園內也有一些假山、小水池、涼亭等佈局，有淡淡的江南園林味道，只是沒那麼講究。環境維護得還不錯，乾淨整潔，樹蔭多，是個適合散步、坐著發呆的地方。

遊客很少，大多是本地人來運動、聊天、溜小孩，氣氛輕鬆。對於走過一堆商業化景點的旅客來說，這裡反而是一個喘口氣的空間。

如果你逛完藕園或附近景點，想找個地方坐坐，不想人擠人、也不想再花門票錢，東園會是一個很棒的「過渡區」。不需要刻意安排，但走到會覺...