景点苏州

退思园｜苏州旅游攻略

简介

如果在同里古镇只能选一个园林，那基本就是退思园。相比其他园林，这里最特别的是“水”和空间的结合方式，整体会更精巧也更耐看。

💦 贴水园林

退思园最大的特点是围绕水来展开。内园以水池为中心，建筑几乎都贴着水面布置，走在里面会有一种园子“浮在水上”的感觉，这种贴水的布局在江南园林里很少见。

🏯 空间布局

园子面积不算大，但通过横向展开和长廊、漏窗的串联，把空间层层延伸开。像“闹红一舸”这种船形建筑，本身就是一个很有设计感的点，也很容易成为记忆点。

🍃 园林气质

相比拙政园的开阔和气势，退思园会更安静一些。整体氛围偏内敛，走在里面会有一种晚清文人退居之后的生活感，节奏很慢，也更容易沉下来。

🎫 门票与时间

退思园可以单独购票，也包含在同里古镇联票内（联票约80元，包含多个景点，整体更划算）。单独门票约30元。

日场开放时间为 08:00–17:15，17:15 后停止入园。

夜场为季节性开放（一般4月到10月），时间约 17:30–21:00，20:30 停止售票，20:45 停止检票，需要单独购票（约50元）。

🏛️ 背景

退思园建于清末，是官员任兰生回乡后所建。园名取自“进思尽忠，退思补过”，整体设计也更偏“隐退后的生活空间”。

✨ 整体感觉

退思园不是那种第一眼就很震撼的园林，但属于越走越有味道的类型。如果你想在同里认真看一个园林，这一站基本不会选错 👍

🏮 Tuisi Garden Tongli｜A Refined Waterside Garden

If you can only visit one garden in Tongli, Tuisi Garden is the top choice. It stands out for its compact yet highly refined design centered around water.

💦 Waterside Design

The garden is built around a central pond, with structures placed very close to the water. This creates a unique “floating” visual effect that is rare among Jiangnan gardens.

🏯 Layout

Although not large, the horizontal layout and connected corridors create a layered space. The boat-shaped pavilion is one of the most memorable features.

🍃 Atmosphere

Compared to larger gardens like the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Tuisi Garden feels quieter and more introspective, reflecting the mindset of a retired scholar.

🎫 Tickets and Hours

Entry can be purchased separately or included in the Tongli combined ticket (around RMB 80, covering multiple attractions). A single ticket is about RMB 30.

Daytime hours are 08:00–17:15.

Seasonal night opening (usually April to October) runs from 17:30–21:00, with separate tickets required (around RMB 50).

🏛️ Background

Built in the late Qing Dynasty by Ren Lansheng, the name reflects the idea of reflection and retreat.

✨ Overall

Not overwhelming at first glance, but the more you explore, the more rewarding it becomes 👍