Suzhou rolls out special bus route for viewing wintersweet flowers

With wintersweet flowers in full bloom, Suzhou Public Transport Group has launched the customized Tourist Bus Line 83, which connects four prime wintersweet viewing spots (the Humble Administrator's Garden拙政园, Lion Grove Garden狮子林, Lingering Garden留园, and Xiyuan Temple西园寺), providing seamless "high-speed rail + metro + bus" transit services for locals and visitors to enjoy the seasonal floral charm.

Positioning itself as a fragrance-seeking special line, the customized bus line covers core classical gardens in Suzhou's ancient district. Passengers can transfer directly from Suzhou Railway Station or board immediately after exiting Humble Administrator's Garden Suzhou Museum Station on Metro Line 6. They can conveniently reach major wintersweet-viewing spots after getting off the bus.
Bus Stops

• Humble Administrator's Garden Suzhou Museum Stop

In the Humble Administrator's Garden, the wintersweet flowers near the 36 Pairs of Mandarin Ducks Hall bloom in golden yellow and pink. In Lion Grove Garden, wintersweet flowers bloom in harmony with rockeries and latticed windows. The two gardens are just a 300-meter walk apart, allowing seamless transitions between visits.

• Lingering Garden Stop

The stop is located at the entrance. The garden's east and west sections feature wintersweet, gray walls, and traditional latticed windows, evoking the artistry of an ink-wash painting.

• Xiyuan Temple East Stop

The stop is adjacent to Xiyuan Temple. The wintersweet flowers behind the Mahavira Hall are set against yellow temple walls. The pale yellow blossoms and ancient architecture exude a serene charm.
In addition to the four core stops, Tourist Bus Line 83 also connects other popular cultural landmarks in the ancient district, such as Hanshan Temple, Shantang Street, and Suzhou Museum, creating a "one route, multiple attractions" winter travel network.

Guide to Wintersweet Viewing Bus Routes Across Districts

To meet wintersweet viewing demands in other districts, the public transport authority has released travel plans for five key areas.
Xiangcheng District:
At Suzhou China Flower Botanical Garden苏州中国花卉植物园, wintersweet blooms compete in vibrancy. Transfer to Bus 822 at Metro Line 4's Longdaobang Station for direct access.
Suzhou New District:
Baimajian Ecological Park白马涧生态园 offers serene wintersweet views amid mountain scenery. Take Bus 357 and get off at the Dragon Pond Scenic Area Stop.
Wuzhong District:
In Mudu Ancient Town, Yan's Garden严家花园 and Bangyan's Residential House榜眼府第 are renowned for their fragrant wintersweet flowers. Over 10 bus lines serve the Mudu Ancient Town Yan's Garden Stop.
Wujiang District:
Zhaoling Taoist Temple昭灵观 in Lili Ancient Town boasts wintersweet against red walls. Multiple bus routes, such as Bus 796, reach there. Travelers from Suzhou South Station can take Bus 793 to get there directly.
Suzhou Industrial Park:
Baitang Park白塘生态植物园 features wintersweet flowers, bald cypress, and wilderness charm. Bus 126 and other community micro-circulation buses stop at Baitang Park Stop.

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