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Changshu Peony Viewing
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Best time to visitApr-May
Introduction Changshu Peony Viewing
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Changshu is famous for its rich history and culture and beautiful natural landscape. Every spring, the peonies in Changshu are in full bloom, attracting a large number of tourists to come and see them. The best viewing period for peonies is usually from mid-April to early May each year. Peonies of various colors and varieties are planted here. Every spring, Changshu City holds a Peony Festival, during which there will be various peony-related cultural activities and performances. Through these activities, you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery of spring, but also experience the history, culture and local characteristics of Changshu.
Trip Moments Changshu Peony Viewing
Changshu Peony Viewing Trip Moments
Witness the radiant sea of rapeseed flowers in Wuyuan and encounter a golden fairy tale here.
🌿Shang Lake Scenic Area🌿 📍Address: No. 1 Taihu Highway, Changshu City, Suzhou City (Direct access by bus No. 116/117) 🎫Tickets: Peak season (March-May, September-November) 80 yuan, off-season 60 yuan, students/seniors enjoy half-price discount. 🌟Must-see attractions: 1️⃣ Water Forest: Take a bamboo raft through the cedar forest (25 yuan/person), watch egrets flutter, just like the "Amazon of Jiangnan". 2️⃣ Hexiangzhou: Stroll through the Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings, check in at the iron chain bridge and Happy Island, and take a boat to enjoy the reflection of Yushan Mountain (speedboat 40 yuan). 3️⃣ Taigong Island: Visit the Jiang Taigong Cultural Center and experience historical legends. 🌸Spring Limited: The Peony Flower Festival opens on March 25th! Thousands of acres of peonies are in full bloom, accompanied by drone colored smoke shows and flower festival performances, super shocking! 🍴Food Recommendations: Shang Lake clear water crab, Taigong fish, Shimei pan-fried cake, and the braised pork and fish soup at "Xiushui Workshop" outside the scenic area are must-tries. 🚗Transportation: Self-driving can take the Hu-Jia/Chang-He Expressway to the Changshu exit; electric cars and cruise ships in the scenic area make it easier to get around. ⏰Opening hours: 08:00-17:00 (entry stops at 16:30), the night garden is open in autumn. 📸Photography Tips: The morning mist on the lake and the "Lake Bridge Stringing the Moon" at dusk are super beautiful, and ancient costumes paired with Fushui Villa are even more stunning! Come to Shang Lake to embrace the double romance of nature and history!🌊✨
Cangshu Zengzhao Garden, a combined Jiangnan garden of two gardens!
Zengzhao Garden, originally named Xukuo Garden, covers an area of more than 20 acres. It was originally part of the relics of the 'Xiaowanchuan' garden of Qian Dai, an imperial inspector during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, and was purchased by the Zeng family during the Qing Dynasty's Tongzhi era. Zeng Garden is adjacent to Zhao Garden, and one can enter both gardens from Zeng Garden. Zengzhao Garden has a history of over a hundred years and is a typical Jiangnan classical garden. At first, Zengzhao Garden seemed to be a small classical garden, but because the two gardens are combined, the place is not so small. We played all morning and didn't want to leave, so beautiful! Every step reveals a new scene, how wonderful!
Turn the corner to find a house full of romance
I'll show you the romance of Changshu through my lens From April to May, Come visit my city, Changshu! The charm of the city this season lies in the fact that, You never know what you'll encounter at the next intersection? The old streets filled with the scent of fireworks, the walls adorned with blooming flowers... It's like this little cottage covered in roses that I stumbled upon on my way to Zeng Zhao Garden Nestled quietly in the old streets of Temple Alley, full of life and quietly blooming, It made me stop, and filled me with joy for a long time! According to the lady of the house, It was planted by her husband more than 20 years ago, And the end of April to the beginning of May is the most beautiful period, It also attracts many photography enthusiasts and flower lovers to admire its beauty! If you happen to come to Changshu in Jiangnan, If you happen to pass by, You're welcome to join us and feel the city's casual romance! Address: No. 43 Hongqiao Xiatang (about 150 meters inside Temple Alley opposite to Shimei Square, you'll see it!)
Changshu Hongdou Villa - A Great Place for Family and Team Building
Guli Hongdou Villa was built in the late Song and early Yuan dynasties, with a history of more than 700 years. The original buildings have disappeared, leaving only the red bean tree planted by Qian Qianyi and Liu Rushi in the Ming dynasty. Today, the villa has become a park full of history and culture, suitable for family trips, camping, and team building. Travel tips: Tickets are CNY 60 per person, and the heartbeat package is CNY 150 per person (including admission and 9 activities). We recommend buying the package, so you can enjoy the best activities at a lower price. Must-try activities: 1. Little Red Tower If you're not afraid of heights, this is a great place to take photos. The transparent glass walkway offers a panoramic view of the villa and the distant scenery. The heart-shaped island is very romantic. 2. You can also try the "high-altitude rafting", "high-altitude swing", and "bungee jumping" on the 1,314-meter-long glass slide. The package includes a raincoat. If you bring your own raincoat, make sure it's a two-piece set that covers you from head to toe. 3. Canyon Train Riding the train is like going back to childhood. It's like traveling through a mini Jurassic Park, with lush greenery and roaring dinosaurs. The colorful slide, go-kart adventure park, and butterfly-themed playground will keep you entertained. 4. Qian Liu Memorial Hall A memorial hall dedicated to the love story of Qian Qianyi and Liu Rushi. Don't miss the nearly 500-year-old red bean tree. 5. Romantic Boat House The villa has 22 boat houses, where you can enjoy the lake view and the moonlight over the lotus pond. The romantic night view of the villa is perfect for couples and families.
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Changshu | Zhao Garden Zeng Garden, lake and mountain scenery share a garden
✨Zhao Garden and Zeng Garden in Changshu, Suzhou are two adjacent gardens that are interconnected and are one of the must-visit free attractions in Changshu. They are both classical garden buildings built in the late Qing Dynasty and were once the old site of Qian Dai's 'Xiao Wan Chuan' during the Ming Dynasty. It was not until the Qianjia period of the Qing Dynasty that they were divided into two gardens. 📖Zhao Garden is also known as 'Shui Wu Garden', and Zeng Garden is also known as 'Xu Kuo Garden'. The two gardens borrow the scenery of Yu Mountain, have similar layouts, and both have clear pools, rockeries, and winding corridors. Walking in them is leisurely and the scenery is poetic and picturesque. 🏮I went during the National Day holiday, and there were not many tourists overall. The garden is not big, but there are many highlights. There are only remnants of lotus leaves in the pool in the garden. If you want to see a garden full of lotus flowers, it is recommended to come and watch from June to August each year. 🔹I particularly like the Wind Greeting Bridge in the west side pool. The bridge body is very narrow, with railings on only one side, and they are also very low, so you have to be extra careful when walking. There is a pavilion in the middle of the bridge. Some people sit in it and daydream, while others set up cameras to shoot the cheerful fish in the pool. A row of tables and chairs are placed in the Dianchun Corridor on one side, and tourists are sipping tea from the teahouse in the garden, accompanied by snacks, and talking and laughing. Perhaps this is the comfortable life of a slow-paced small town. 📍Address: No. 26, Jiwanxi, Huancheng West Road, Changshu City, Jiangsu Province 🚇Transportation: Bus Tour 5, 106, etc. 💰Cost: Free ⏱️Opening hours: 8:00-16:30
Shanghu Lake, Changshu: A Fall Fairy Tale, a Colorful Water Forest
Shanghu Lake Water Forest is located in the Shanghu Lake Scenic Area on Huanhu South Road, Changshu City, and is known as the "Amazon of Jiangnan." It is a paradise for thousands of egrets, and remains beautiful throughout the seasons. At this time of year, the pond cypress forest in Shanghu Lake has already changed into its red autumn attire, like a natural oil painting. Take a bamboo raft and weave through the pond cypress forest, feel the unique charm of the season's colors, and drift through the water forest as if entering a fairy tale world.
![[Changshu] Xingfu Temple, Fangta Park, and Confucian Temple.](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/1mi5h12000h0mz5ee8D18_W_640_0_Q70.webp?proc=source/trip)
[Changshu] Xingfu Temple, Fangta Park, and Confucian Temple.
❶ In the early morning, the sun shines on the ancient temple. The bamboo path leads to a secluded place, where the Zen room is surrounded by flowers and trees. The mountain light delights the birds, and the pool shadow empties the human heart. All sounds are silent, except for the sound of bells and chimes. What kind of scenery could inspire Tang Dynasty poet Chang Jian to write such a famous poem? I think it must be the "Poshan Temple" in late autumn and early winter, where the two red maples by the lotus pond are as passionate as fire, and the yellow walls and round arches are particularly striking. Walking in the footsteps of the great poet, looking down at Xingfu Temple from the ground to the sky, isn't it beautiful? ❷ Fangta Park has three treasures: the square pagoda, ancient ginkgo, and ancient well. In this season, the ancient ginkgo is the star of the entire garden. ❸ In the cold autumn, the ginkgo leaves of the Changshu Confucian Temple are reflected by the red walls, carrying the expectations of many people. [Changshu] Xingfu Temple, Fangta Park, and Confucian Temple, year after year, we are fortunate to meet again, looking forward to the next time! Ticket information: Xingfu Temple CNY 10, Fangta Park free, Confucian Temple CNY 10 Parking information: CNY 7/time, every 5 hours is 1 time
Jinjiang Inn | Magnolia Changshu Yushan Scenic Area!!
| Magnolia Changshu Yushan Scenic Area!! This was my first time visiting Changshu, and I wanted to stay somewhere close to Yushan Park, Fangta Park, and Fangta Street, so I chose the Magnolia Hotel at the foot of Yushan Mountain. Location and Surroundings Location: The hotel is 9–10 km from Changshu Railway Station, about a 30-minute taxi ride. The hotel is right at the entrance of Yushan Park, and you can see the park's fountain (open at night) across the street. The hotel is 2–3 km from Fangta Pedestrian Street by taxi, or you can walk through the alleys of the ancient town to Fangta Park. Surroundings: There is a slightly deserted shopping street nearby, with a Starbucks that doesn't seem to have many customers. There are no convenience stores nearby, so it's not very convenient to buy food. Yushan Park is just across the street, with beautiful scenery during the day and a lively atmosphere at night. To the east of the hotel is an ancient town area, which is nice to walk around during the day. Hotel Price: I stayed during the National Day holiday, and the price was CNY 292.5 per night for a 16–18 m² Elegant Double Room with a 1.65 m bed and a window. Public Areas: The hotel is a standalone building with guest rooms on floors 1–3. There is a free tea bar on the first floor, one elevator, a laundry room with one washing machine and one dryer, and parking is mainly at the entrance, which may be inconvenient for pedestrians. Room Amenities: Two bottles of Nongfu Spring water, a small TV with cable, a desk, a chair, a small sofa, and a wall lamp.
![[Changshu Shanghu Water Forest: A Feast of Red Leaves in Autumn]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/1mi6j12000gntb8gp17FC_W_640_0_Q70.webp?proc=source/trip)
[Changshu Shanghu Water Forest: A Feast of Red Leaves in Autumn]
[Changshu Shanghu Water Forest: A Feast of Red Leaves in Autumn 🍁] With the arrival of autumn, Shanghu Water Forest has transformed into a colorful world. This is not the distant Kanas, but a beautiful scenery in Changshu, Jiangsu, where you can fully enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature during the weekend. [Location and Transportation] 📍 Shanghu Water Forest is located at No. 3 Taigong Road, Changshu City, with convenient transportation. 🚌 Public transportation: Take bus No. 116, 117, 217, or You 3 to Shanghu Scenic Area Station. 🚗 Self-driving parking: There are two parking lots in the scenic area, with a fee of CNY 7 per time. It is recommended to park near Parking Lot 1, which is close to the visitor center. [Opening Hours and Tickets] ⏰ Off-season opening hours: 08:10–16:10, peak season opening hours: 08:10–16:40. 🎫 Ticket price: CNY 60 in the off-season (January–February, June–August, December), CNY 80 in the peak season (March–May, September–November). Visitors with the Water Charm Jiangsu Annual Card, Suzhou Garden Annual Card, or Changshu Tourism Annual Card can enter for free. [Experience] 🛶 Boat experience: CNY 40 for a large boat on the outer lake, CNY 20 for an electric boat on the inner lake. 🚣♂️ Bamboo raft experience: CNY 25 per person. ⚠️ Speedboat: CNY 40 per person. [Travel Tips] ⏰ Recommended travel time: 4–6 hours. The Shanghu Scenic Area is large, and you can fully experience the water forest, Fushui Villa, Shanghu Ten Sceneries, and other special attractions. [Shanghu Feixiong Park] 🎪 Located about 500 meters from Shanghu Scenic Area, Feixiong Park has a variety of non-powered facilities, a cute pet area, a micro science and technology museum, and real-life CS and other entertainment projects, suitable for family travel. In Shanghu Water Forest, you can sit on a bamboo raft, quietly admire the red leaves around you, and feel the tranquility and beauty of autumn. The beautiful scenery here is like an oil painting, shimmering in the sunlight, making people linger. Why not take advantage of the weekend to check in here and enjoy an unforgettable autumn trip? 🍂🖼️
Experience the beauty of yellow walls and red leaves
In Xingfu Zen Temple, red leaves blend with yellow ones, antiquity reflects vibrancy, the past merges with the present, the temple is embedded in the scenery, presenting the most beautiful autumn and winter. The green water gently waves, reflecting red, green, yellow, and orange, evoking several rounds of ancient charm and deep thoughts. Golden yellow, light yellow, yellow with a hint of green, and the dry and indistinct earthy yellow, along with the strikingly bright red, suddenly create a sense of beauty in the 'forest all dyed'.
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Changshu Confucius Temple| The collision of red walls and ginkgo, such a winter color will be outdated if you don't rush
💁🏻♀️ It's already winter, But it's the color of autumn. If, You come to Changshu at this stage, Most likely to exclaim, How can Changshu be so beautiful? Changshu is really beautiful, This small southern town is not big, But it's so beautiful that it's intoxicating, If you come here to play, The travel experience is doubly good. Really, I'm not bragging, Don't believe it, Follow my words and lens, Let's go into the Changshu Confucius Temple, Let's see the colors of autumn and winter. ✍️ This year's colorful autumn in Changshu, It was a little later than in previous years, But this brilliant autumn light in winter, Because of the late arrival, there is an extra special romance. The autumn in the Confucius Temple, Because of that ancient ginkgo, I say her autumn belongs to gold, Bright and brilliant. When the red wall collides with the golden yellow, The color is impactful. The Confucius Temple has an ancient ginkgo, It has stood here for more than 400 years, Witnessed the magnificent after the passage of time in Changshu. 🍂 Autumn wind has blown all over Changshu city, Yu Mountain begins to be colorful, It's a good time to enjoy the mountains and waters. When the autumn wind of the south of the Yangtze River, Blows gently to the old city area, The ancient ginkgo in the Confucius Temple, It seems to be dyed yellow overnight, Under the sun, it's golden, Unusually dazzling. When the red wall meets the golden yellow, It is the most colorful early winter scenery of the Confucius Temple this year. There are always many people coming to check in this limited beauty, The Confucius Temple has also become lively, Photographers and models also started to get busy, All willing to keep this limited beauty in their own frame of the lens. 📷 The Confucius Temple is suitable for taking pictures, There are many positions, The red wall is particularly out of the picture, Take a casual shot and add a little color, It's very beautiful. Especially the red wall yellow now, Under the sun, It's really beautiful, Especially when the wind blows, A rain of yellow leaves starts, Press the shutter under the tree, Every frame is romantic. Sitting on the carpet of golden apricot leaves, Soft, Take a picture of the artistic conception, It's really beautiful. The Confucius Temple has a few beautiful stray cats, If you like cats, Interact and take pictures with them, It's also a very interesting beauty shot. 🪭 The autumn color of the south of the Yangtze River is beautiful, Come to Changshu to enjoy the autumn, The autumn of the Confucius Temple must be your favorite, Leave a touch of autumn color, Collect it, Share it with you! 📇Address: No. 25 Xueqian Street, Changshu 🚎Bus route: 11, 108, 137 to Qinchuan Jiayuan Station
Xingfu Zen Temple (Poshan Temple)
Xingfu Zen Temple, located at the northern foot of Yushan in Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, is a national key Buddhist temple in Han Chinese areas designated by the State Council, a cultural relic protection unit, and was originally named 'Daci Temple' during the extension from the Yanxing to the Zhongxing period of the Southern Qi Dynasty. In the fifth year of the Datong era of the Liang Dynasty (539 AD), it was extensively repaired and expanded, renamed 'Fushou Temple', and since the temple is next to Polongjian, it is also known as 'Poshan Temple'. Xingfu Temple was listed as a national key Buddhist temple in 1983, and on April 19, 1995, it was announced as a Jiangsu provincial-level cultural relic protection unit. Behind Poshan Temple's Zen Monastery Tang Dynasty · Chang Jian Entering the ancient temple in the early morning, the first sun shines on the tall woods. The winding path leads to a secluded spot, where the Zen rooms are deep in flowers and trees. The mountain light pleases the birds, the pond reflection empties the mind. All sounds are utterly silent here, only the bell and chime resonate. Changshu City
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