Wuxi Plum Garden
Plum Garden has a long history of plum cultivation and boasts a large number of trees, including many rare varieties that will amaze visitors. Timing is the key to plum viewing, however.…
Wuxi Plum Garden, Wuxi
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥80
- Opening hours
- 7：00—17：00
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Getting there
- Near Plum Garden bus stop (梅园); Meiyuan Kaiyuan Temple subway station (梅园开原寺)
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1084. Open in Google Maps
About Wuxi Plum Garden
Plum Garden has a long history of plum cultivation and boasts a large number of trees, including many rare varieties that will amaze visitors. Timing is the key to plum viewing, however. In early spring, this garden becomes one of the Jiangnan region’s premier destinations for admiring plum blossoms.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wuxi Plum Garden cost?
Admission to Wuxi Plum Garden is ¥80, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Wuxi Plum Garden?
Wuxi Plum Garden is open 7：00—17：00.
How do I get to Wuxi Plum Garden?
Near Plum Garden bus stop (梅园); Meiyuan Kaiyuan Temple subway station (梅园开原寺)
How long should I spend at Wuxi Plum Garden?
Plan on 2–4 hours for Wuxi Plum Garden.
Where is Wuxi Plum Garden?
Wuxi Plum Garden is in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, in the East China of China.
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