Couple's Retreat Garden 耦园
A quieter UNESCO garden with charming canal-side setting and romantic paired layout.
Approach via the small canal lanes for a more atmospheric arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Couple's Retreat Garden in advance?
Advance real-name booking is recommended via the official '苏州园林旅游' WeChat account (also '君到苏州' WeChat account); tickets can also be bought on site at self-service machines or the staffed ticket window (cash, card, WeChat, Alipay). Entry by swiping the ID card used for booking. Foreign visitors: one reseller (GetYourGuide) requires the full legal name and passport number exactly as on the passport when booking, so a passport is needed; domestic pages only mention the Chinese ID card.
What are the opening hours of Couple's Retreat Garden?
Peak
How much is a ticket to Couple's Retreat Garden?
About ¥25. Peak season (1 Mar–31 Oct) 25 CNY per adult; off-season (1 Nov–end Feb) 20 CNY. Suzhou Garden Card holders enter free. Student (full-time, with ID) and 60–69 seniors half price; under 1.4 m children, over 70s, military and disabled (with certificate) free. Separate optional extras inside: tea house from 30 CNY, hand-rowed boat 120 CNY per boat (4–6 people).
How long do I need at Couple's Retreat Garden?
Plan about 1 hours.
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