The Fangta Garden of Changshu, A Timeless Monument Amidst Serene Gardens
Fangtayuan Scenic Area, Huancheng East Road, Changshu, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province
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Introduction
Fangta Garden, located in the eastern part of the ancient city of Changshu, is a famous tourist attraction centered around the Chongjiao Xingfu Temple Tower. The tower was originally built in the fourth year of Jianyan in the Southern Song Dynasty (1130 AD) by the monk Wenyong, with the approval of county magistrate Li Zhishan, and construction began. After several renovations, the tower has undergone changes throughout the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, becoming an ancient building with a long history. On weekends and holidays, tourists can take a tourist shuttle bus from Shanghai's Yangpu Sports Center, Hongkou Football Stadium, or Shanghai Stadium for 100 yuan. At other times, visitors can take a regular bus from the Hutai Road Bus Long-distance Station to Changshu, which takes about 2 hours. In Changshu city, visitors can take bus routes 126, 121, 113, 122, or 117 to reach Fangta Garden. Address Fangtayuan Scenic Area, Huancheng East Road, Changshu, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province
Opening hours 08:00-16:30 (all day)
Last entry: 16:00 (May 1st - October 31st, Monday-Sunday)
08:00-16:00 (all day)
Last entry: 15:30 (November 1st- April 30th of the following year, Monday-Sunday)
