Scenic spot introduction:
Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park, with its unique wetland environment, natural and simple geography and culture, outlines the pastoral dream of "Impression of Taihu Lake and Painting of Jiangnan" in the minds of countless people. It is one of the most complete ecological wetlands in the western suburbs of Suzhou. Taihu Lake Wetland is home to many rare or endangered wild animals. It integrates original ecological humanities and nature protection, leisure and sightseeing tourism, popular science education and Wu culture display. It is not only the largest in scale, the richest in cultural heritage, but also the most complete in original ecological protection, bringing it closer It increases the distance between tourists and nature and provides opportunities to understand and appreciate wetlands. At the same time, historical sites such as Dayu and folk customs such as catching up with the Four "Shangs" allow tourists to appreciate the different beauty of Suzhou.Attractions distribution:
Taihu National Wetland Park is located on the shore of Taihu Lake in the west of Suzhou City, with a total area of 4.6 square kilometers. The park is divided into seven functional areas including ecological display, fishery experience, ecological cultivation, and science education. The main attractions include Lake Tour Square, Fish Sacrifice Pavilion, Central Lake, Panda Square, Lakeside Bathing Beach, Observation Pavilion, Ecological Habitat Island, and World Expo Suzhou New Museum, Swan Lake, Giant Panda Science Museum, Yinghe Pavilion, Wetland Observation Station, Yuji Terrace, Seven-masted Ancient Ship, LOHAS Forest, etc. In addition to visiting the ecological landscape, tourists can also go to the cruise pier to take a boat trip on the lake, or experience speedboating and other projects at the water sports center; after that, they can also go to the Farmer Orchard, Tianqu Commune, XD Cinema, Eco Fresh Supermarket, Taoyuan Family, etc. Buy specialties everywhere, taste delicious food, and experience the fun of farming.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 5A scenic spot, national wetland parkScenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, science education, eco-tourism, museums, art streets, wetlands, flora and faunaScenic spot map:
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel guide: The 100 most beautiful scenic spots in China!
travelling guideline:
Park activities: A series of theme activities such as Scarecrow Art Festival, Health Festival, Summer Insect Festival, Windmill Show, and Family Festival are held every year.
Customs in Wudi: offering sacrifices to Yu during the Qingming Festival, "spring hunting" on the first day of spring, silkworm ceremonies on the twelfth day of the twelfth lunar month, and embroiderers bowing to the ancestors of the embroidery industry.
Tour route:
Fun trip: Tianqu Commune lawn, water sports center, Yuji Terrace.
A tip-of-the-tongue tour: Youhu Farm, Taoyuan Family, Lohas Forest Camping and BBQ, Peninsula Tea, Qingyun Painted Boat, Ecological Fresh Supermarket.
Visual journey: Yanbo Zhishuang, Wanghu Pavilion, Peninsula Famous Tea, Cherry Blossom Embankment, Plant Knowledge Corridor, Taoyuan Family, Sika Deer Garden, Peacock Garden.
Parent-child route: Enter the park→Take a boat/bike to Swan Lake to watch black swans, mandarin ducks, shelducks, etc.→Take a boat/bike to Lohas Forest to eat barbecue and play on the lawn of Tianqu Commune Scarecrow→Walk to the water sports center to play with bumper boats, water bikes, etc.→Take a cruise/bike to Zhenze Pavilion to watch sika deer and peacocks, and Taoyuan people to see peach blossoms→Take a cruise/bike back to the lake dock to get ashore and leave the park.
Route for relatives and friends: Enter the park → Take a cruise to the Tianqu Commune lawn to watch the scarecrow theme exhibition → Take a cruise to Taoyuan people to eat vegetables and rice, see peach blossoms, sika deer, peacocks, etc. → Take a cruise to Peninsula Mingcha or Qingyun Enjoy tea on the boat → Walk to the water sports center to play with bumper boats, water bikes, etc. → Take the boat back to the Lake Square and leave the park.
Route for the elderly: Enter the park → Watch black swans, mandarin ducks, up-nosed shelducks, etc. at Swan Lake → Take a cruise to Taoyuan people to eat vegetables and rice, see peach blossoms, sika deer, peacocks, etc. → Take a cruise to Tianqu Commune Watch the scarecrow theme exhibition on the lawn→→Take a boat ride back to the Lake Square and leave the park.
Best time to visit:
April-October
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Suzhou embroidery, Guangfu jade carvings, Taohuawu New Year paintings, Taihu pearls, nuclear carvings, Gongshan tea, "Taihu three whites" (whitebait, white fish, white shrimp), "Eight Water Immortals" (water rice, water shield, water chestnut, Lotus root, gorgon fruit, chestnut, mushroom, cress).
(Gourmet food) Earthen stove-cooked meals, chrysanthemum wine, Taihu water immortals, secret braised pig's feet, wild turtle, soy-flavored old tofu, and refreshing farmhouse stir-fry.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Jiangsu Province>Suzhou City>Huqiu District>Zhenhu Street
How to get there:
Bus route: Take No. 43, No. 441, and Express No. 3 from Suzhou Railway Station and the core area to get directly to Taihu Wetland Park; there are also No. 320 inner and outer ring roads, No. 351, and No. 352 No. 352 for direct access.
Self-driving route: From downtown Suzhou, take Taihu Avenue in the High-tech Zone to the west to Xiupin Street, and end at Xiupin Street to Taihu National Wetland Park. Take the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway in the direction of Shanghai and Nanjing, exit at the Suzhou New District exit, and turn onto Hanshan Bridge → Changjiang Road → Taihu Avenue; take the Sujiahang Expressway in the direction of Hangzhou, exit at the Suzhou City Exit, and turn onto the South Ring Elevated → West Ring Elevated → Taihu Avenue.
Scenic area map:
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Taihu Wetland Park ticket price:
Full ticket: 60 yuan/person
Half ticket: 30 yuan/person (children between 1.2 meters and 1.5 meters tall; local seniors aged 60-69, non-local seniors aged 60 and above are valid with the "Senior Citizen Preferential Treatment Card" or ID card, etc. Ticket purchase with ID card)
Free admission: Children under 1.2 meters tall accompanied by an adult enter the park free of charge (except for groups); local senior citizens over 70 years old can enter the park free of charge with a "Senior Citizen Card" or resident ID card (groups Except); disabled revolutionary servicemen with a disabled military certificate issued by the State Council can enter the park free of charge.
Tour boat: 10 yuan/person on weekdays, 20 yuan/person on weekends and statutory holidays.
Oar boat: 100 yuan/boat/30 minutes, each boat is limited to 6 people.
XD Cinema: 20 yuan/person
Bicycle rental: 30 yuan/car/120 minutes for two people, 40 yuan/full day; 40 yuan/car/120 minutes for three people, 50 yuan/ All day.
Water activities: Zodiac boat 20 yuan/person/lap, bumper boat 20 yuan/boat/10 minutes; kayak (single) 30 yuan/boat/20 minutes, (double) 50 yuan/boat /20 minutes.
Scenic area opening hours:
Park: 09:00-16:30
Camping area: 09:00-16:00
