Scenic spot introduction:
Taihu Lake is a national key scenic spot. Yuantouzhu is a peninsula on the northwest shore of Taihu Lake. It is named after the huge rocks protruding into the lake, which look like a floating turtle with its head raised. Yuantouzhu, with beautiful mountains and clear waters and natural scenery, is the essence of Taihu Lake scenery, so it is known as the "No. 1 scenic spot in Taihu Lake". The scenic area is dominated by natural mountains and waters, supplemented by artificial embellishments, forming a vivid, beautiful, colorful, comprehensive and multi-functional scenic tourist destination.Attractions distribution:
Yuantouzhu Scenic Area has Hidden beauty of Chongshan , Luding Yinghui , Yuanzhu Chuntao , Hengyun Villa , Snow and waves , The true meaning of lake and mountain , Ten Miles of Path , Fairy Island of Taihu Lake , Jiangnan Orchid Garden , Sakura Valley , Wuxi Renjieyuan and Morning fog in Zhongdu , Guangfu Ancient Temple and more than 10 other scenic spots.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 5A scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, sightseeing, historical tours, leisure, vacation, religious tours, sketching, monuments, temples, lakes, islandsTravel Notes of Travellers:
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travelling guideline:
Yuantouzhu Resort Island (Wuxi Taigong Sanatorium) has more than 200 guest rooms of different styles, and is equipped with complete service facilities such as restaurants, tea bars, conference rooms, dance halls, recreation rooms, business centers, and conference reception centers. It is a great place for vacation that combines tourism, leisure, and health care.
Tour route:
Xu Xiake's first trip to Taihu Lake: Yuantouzhu → Lighthouse → Fairy Island of Taihu Lake → Wanlang Bridge
Highlights tour routes:
Chongshan Gate→ Tourist Center→ Fairy Island of Taihu Lake → The best place in Taihu Lake → Hengyun Villa → Yuanzhu Chuntao → Guangfu Ancient Temple → Luding Mountain → Chongshan Gate
Leisure Tour Route:
Chongshan Gate→ Ten Miles of Path → Luding Mountain→ China-Japan Cherry Blossom Friendship Forest→ Sakura Valley → Jiangnan Orchid Garden → Tour Center → Fairy Island of Taihu Lake → The best place in Taihu Lake → Hengyun Villa → Yuanzhu Chuntao → Guangfu Ancient Temple→ Seventy-two Peaks Mountain Pavilion→ Wanlang Bridge→ Cangyingzhu→ The true meaning of lake and mountain → Chongshan Gate
Water tour itinerary:
Take a luxury cruise at Yuantouzhu Pier → Take a boat ride on the waves to see the 72 peaks of Taihu Lake → Overlook the Three Kingdoms City Wu Jun Water Fort → Climb to the Fairy Island to enjoy the three mountains → Rong Family Villa → Morning fog in Zhongdu See the scenery of the lonely island → Yuantouzhu
Best time to visit:
April → October
Scenic spot location:
China > Jiangsu Province > Wuxi City > Binhu District
How to get there:
Self-driving tour:
1. Take the Wuxi East Exit of Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway → Taihu Avenue → Turn left at Lixi Road → Huanhu Road → Turn right after Baojie Bridge → Yuanzhu Road → Chongshan Gate of Yuantouzhu Scenic Area
2. Take the Wuxi West Exit of Xiyi Expressway → Turn left at Sheng'an West Road → Turn right at Qianrong Elevated Road → Cross Lianghu Bridge → Turn left to Bogong Island → Dushan Gate of Yuantouzhu Scenic Area
3. Wuxi Airport → Airport Road → Turn right at Gaolang Road → Turn right at the end of Gaolang Road to Shanshui East Road → Yuanzhu Road → Chongshan Gate of Yuantouzhu Scenic Area
Public transportation: Take the sightseeing bus from Wuxi Railway Station South Square
1. K1 (2 yuan for the whole journey, 13 kilometers, 30-40 minutes), passing through Liyuan, and the final stop is the Chongshan Gate of Yuantouzhu Scenic Area.
★2. K87 passes through Xihui Park and ends at the Dushan Gate of Yuantouzhu Scenic Area.
Scenic area map:
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Yuantouzhu Ticket Price:
Ticket: 105 gardens/person
Discount: 1. Children 1.1-1.4 meters tall, ticket price 50 yuan/person
2. Disabled persons can pay RMB 50 per person with a disability certificate.
Scenic area opening hours:
Opening hours: 8:00 – 17:30
Winter hours: 8:30 – 17:00
