Guide to early summer flower viewing in Suzhou

In early summer, Suzhou welcomes a fresh burst of blooms again.

Tiger Hill Wetland Park

Amidst the vast open waters of Tiger Hill Wetland Park, water lilies bloom freely and exuberantly.

The red poppies in the park have also reached their peak blooming period—fiery red, shy pink, cool white, and bright orange... a vibrant tapestry of colors.

Shengze Lake Chinese Rose Garden

The 800-mu (53.3 hectares) sea of flowers in Shengze Lake Chinese Rose Garden is bursting into full glory. Climbing roses, miniature roses, hybrid tea roses... every single bloom is putting on its best show.

Photos: Shengze Lake Chinese Rose Garden

Coupled with the garden's meticulously crafted Mediterranean Garden, English Garden, and Rose Corridor, it feels as if you have stumbled into a fairy-tale wonderland.

Photo: Shengze Lake Chinese Rose Garden

Qingshanqiaobang Metro Station

Outside Exit 4 of Qingshanqiaobang Station on Suzhou Metro Line 6, large patches of rock tickseed are in full bloom, spreading out like a golden carpet that stretches all the way to the horizon.

Photos: Xiaohongshu (RedNote) blogger @Island Travel

Jinji Lake Hydrangea Garden

By late May, hydrangeas come into bloom. The flowers in Jinji Lake Hydrangea Garden have already begun to bloom sporadically. Featuring 13 varieties across an area of over 2,000 square meters, the garden will soon transform into a magnificent sea of flowers.

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Source: Suzhou Tourist Information Center; 情定金鸡湖 ( WeChat ID: sipjjl ); Shengze Lake Chinese Rose Garden; William