Humble Administrator's Garden
Suzhou, China UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Humble Administrator's Garden is a Chinese garden in Suzhou and is part of the Classical Gardens of Suzhou. It is also recognized as one of China's Four Great Gardens and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The garden is open from Monday to Sunday, between 07:30 and 17:30. Admission is ¥80, though the price is ¥70 during the off-season. Visitors can reach the site via Sunan Shuofang International Airport in Wuxi, which is 26 km away. The garden is located about 1,027 km from Beijing.
Weather varies throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of about 32 °C and 31 °C. The wettest period occurs in June, which has about 17 rainy days and 202 mm of rain. October and November offer milder temperatures, with highs between 16 °C and 22 °C and lower rainfall. While visiting, you can see the nearby Classical Gardens of Suzhou, which are 0.1 km away, or the Lion Grove Garden, located 0.3 km from the site. The Lingering Garden is 3.6 km away, and Lake Tai is 48.5 km from the garden.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is June, with about 202 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 63 | 63 | 94 | 86 | 107 | 202 | 180 | 171 | 97 | 60 | 54 | 36 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
