Changshu Yushan Shanghu Scenic Area Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Yushan Shang Lake The scenic area has both rich historical relics of Wu culture and natural landscapes of mountains and rivers, which blend with the thousand-year-old city of Changshu to form the unique style of a Jiangnan water town and mountain city. Yushan It is not only a scenic spot, but also a national forest park. The whole mountain is covered with dense trees, lush and verdant, with hundreds of birds singing, which is fascinating. There is also a historical allusion that Zhongyong (Yu Zhong), the second son of King Tai of Zhou in the late Shang Dynasty, and his brother Taibo moved the country south and were buried here after their death. Shang Lake It is an urban wetland park, and is also famous for Jiang Shang (Jiang Ziya) who lived and fished here in seclusion at the end of the Shang Dynasty. There is a lake in the island, an island in the lake, gulls and herons flying, and the scenery is pleasant. The scenic area has rich activities in all seasons, especially the peony flower show in spring, which has become one of the most influential tourism festivals in the Jiangnan region. Every year, tens of thousands of tourists visit it, which is very lively.Attractions distribution:
Yushan Shang Lake The scenic area is located in the center of Changshu City. Yushan , Shang Lake It consists of two parts. Among them, Yushan Divided into Baoyan Scenic Area , Jianmen Scenic Area , Yushan City Wall Scenic Area There are several major parts, including " Fushuiqingyan "," Jianmen Stone "、Wei Mo Villa、 Jiange , Zanghai Temple , Institute of Patriotic Affairs , Baoyan Temple, Laoshidong and other scenic spots and many celebrity tombs; Shang Lake The water area is more than 800 hectares. Hexiangzhou , Fishing , Songbird Island, Taohua Island and other seven islands, as well as "Lake Bridge String Moon", Shang Lake There are scenic spots such as "Yanyu" and "Yanyu" Taigong Island , Fushui Villa , Ship Model Hall, Jiangnan Peony Hall, etc., where you can engage in water golf, outdoor development sports, lakeside picnics and other entertainment activities.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 5A scenic spotScenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, flower viewing, entertainment, history and culture, religion, historical sites, ruins, famous mountains, lake ,islandsScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Jiangsu Province > Suzhou > Changshu
How to get there:
1. Bus route:
Shang Lake Scenic area: Bus No. 116 and Bus No. 117 go directly to the scenic area
Baoyan Scenic Area : Bus No. 125 goes directly to the scenic spot
Jianmen Scenic Area : Route 118
Stops: Yanzi Tomb Parking Lot, Yushan City Wall Scenic Area （ Yushan Gate ), cemetery, Weimo Villa, Osmanthus Garden , Jianmen Scenic Area
Yushan City Wall Scenic Area :
1. Bus No. 125, No. 117 and Yu No. 2 Special Line Yushan City Wall Scenic Area West City Pavilion Entrance
2. Direct access to the 1st and 2nd special lines Yushan City Wall Scenic Area Yushan Gate Entrance
3, 116, 114, 110, 9, (7, 8 round trip), (112, 113 round trip) direct Yushan City Wall Scenic Area Zhenhaitai Entrance
4. The second tour line, 116, 114, 110, 9, (7, 8 round trip), (112, 113 round trip) directly to the ruins of the ancient sages in Wu, Yushan Park
2. Self-driving route:
Shanghai - Changshu:
Route A: Take the S5 Shanghai-Jiaxing Expressway (Shanghai-Jiaxing-Liuzhou Expressway) to the Taicang section and then take the S38 Changhe Expressway (Yanjiang Expressway) to the Changshu exit.
Route B: Take the G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway (Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway) to the Suzhou section and then take the G15W Changtai Expressway (Sujiahang Expressway) to the Changshu South Exit.
Route C: Take National Highway 204 directly to Changshu.
Nanjing - Changshu:
Take G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway (Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway) to Changzhou section, then turn to S38 Changhe Expressway (Yanjiang Expressway) to Changshu North Exit
mouth.
Wuxi - Changshu:
Take Xitai Road or Xihu Road to Changshu.
Hangzhou - Changshu:
Take G60 Shanghai-Kunming Expressway (Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway) to Jiaxing section, then turn to G15W Changtai Expressway (Sujiahang Expressway) to Changshu South Exit.
Scenic area map:
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Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
gourmet food: Shang Lake The specialties include Shang Lake Freshwater crab, Taigong fish, dried tofu from Shanqian, Shimei pan-fried cakes, Yushan Osmanthus chestnut, etc.
Play: There are several leisure and entertainment sports such as bamboo rafting, speedboat, water golf, etc.
Every year from mid-March to mid-May, the spring breeze blows and the flowers bloom. It is a good time for people to go outing, view the scenery, appreciate the flowers and embrace nature. The main activities of the Kite Festival held at the right time include the city's primary and secondary school students' kite competition, West City Pavilion Kite exhibition, azalea exhibition, bird-loving week activities, etc., have won unanimous praise from the general public and tourists; from late September to late November, thousands of red maple trees in the park are dyed red. Yushan City Wall Garden Lantern Festival, West City Pavilion Golden Autumn Chrysanthemum Exhibition, etc. Yushan The city wall lantern festival is a traditional activity of the scenic area. It has been held since 2007. The lantern festival is mainly based on traditional Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns such as "Chang'e Flying to the Moon, Fu Drum Auspiciousness, Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Good Luck", and different types and varieties of craft lanterns, revolving lanterns, flower and bird lanterns and character lanterns are exhibited in between to beautify the area. Yushan The ancient city wall has become a unique landscape in Changshu’s moonlight activities.
Best time to visit:
April → October
Shopping recommendations:
Specialties include: mahogany carved ornaments, Changshu lace, green-haired turtle, Wangsi osmanthus wine, Xiangsu Zhai meat floss, Baoyan bayberry, Yushan Green tea, etc.
Scenic spot map:
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