# Dongshan (东山)

Suzhou, Jiangsu Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/dongshan
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** 1. Combined ticket ¥150, covering five sights: Qi Garden, Carved Flower Building, Zijin Hermitage, Luxiang Ancient Village and Sanshan Island 2. Individual sight tickets: Qi Garden ¥45, Carved Flower Building ¥60, Zijin Hermitage ¥30, Luxiang Ancient Village ¥65, Sanshan Island ¥78, Yuhua Shengjing ¥30, Xuanyuan Palace ¥10; Dongshan West Street and Yushan Island are free
- **Time needed:** 1 day
- **Address:** 33 Qiyuan Road, Dongshan Town, Wuzhong District
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Photography, Waterfront, Nature

## About Dongshan

Dongshan is a culturally rich ancient water town on the shore of Lake Tai, also known as 'Dongting Dongshan'. It preserves many Ming and Qing architectural landmarks, with weathered flagstone streets and quiet, winding lanes that exude timeless charm.
It is home to the world-renowned Carved Flower Building, Qi Garden, the ancient Zijin Hermitage cultural site and Luxiang Ancient Village, among others. Dongshan is famous for its Dongshan bayberries, Dongting tangerines, Baisha loquats and dark purple bayberries.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1046. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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