Spring Outing Memoir | Hidden Gem Destination | Changshu Shanghu Lake One-Day Tour Guide

| Hidden Gem Destination | Changshu Shanghu Lake One-Day Tour Guide. When it comes to Suzhou, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the picturesque garden scenery, the gentle and moving Wu dialect, and the stories of literati and poets that have been passed down through the ages. Suzhou, a city full of charm and stories, always inspires longing. However, beyond these well-known attractions, there is a hidden gem in Suzhou — Changshu Shanghu Lake. The Qingming Festival is coming up, why not take a trip to Changshu, take a trip to Shanghu Lake! It's perfect for a spring outing, especially for those around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! 📍Address: Navigate to 🔍Shanghu Scenic Area 🚗Transportation: There is Changshu Station, or you can take a taxi from Suzhou North Station, about 35 minutes and 60 yuan. 👀Recommended spots: 1️⃣ Water Forest: It's like sitting on a bamboo raft, gliding through the metasequoia forest, instantly feeling like entering the 'Amazon'. You must try it (25 yuan/person, highly recommended!). 2️⃣ Fushui Villa: A typical Suzhou-style garden and a gem of private garden architecture in the Jiangnan area. It was the residence of the late Ming and early Qing literati Qian Qianyi and the talented lady Liu Rushi. Walking here, you can feel their legendary love story. 3️⃣🌸 Visit the Flower Sea: April is the peony blooming season. The peony garden here has a wide variety and large quantity, known as 'the largest peony garden in Jiangnan'. The peony flower festival is from March 25 to May 5, don't miss it. Additionally, there are many tulips 🌷 in the scenic area. 4️⃣ Cherry Blossom Avenue: 🌸🌈It's really super beautiful, with cherry blossoms in full bloom and petals fluttering down, like a dream. Strolling through it, you feel as if you are in a fairy tale world, and there's no need to squeeze through crowds in Wuxi. 5️⃣🚶‍♀️ Lakeside Walk: Enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. The entire lakeside path is shaded by greenery, quiet and comfortable, making it the first choice for cycling enthusiasts, runners, campers, and photography lovers. 6️⃣ Shanghu Flying Bear Park: This is a paradise for children and an excellent place for parents to take their kids. As soon as you enter the park, you can see countless children and their parents. You can play on swings, enjoy the pink sand beach, interact with the cute animals in the pet park, go mountain karting, and more. Kids are guaranteed to have fun all day! 7️⃣ Camping ⛺️: This was unexpected, but you can actually bring your own camping tents. Recommended camping spots: lakeside, under cherry trees, near Fushui Villa, and around the Flying Bear Park... 📢Notice: The scenic area has complete facilities and many places to rest. Many people bring their own food for picnics~ You can also dine at the restaurants within the scenic area. If you don't know where to go for the Qingming holiday, I really, really recommend a trip to Shanghu Lake. Few people, beautiful scenery, and lots of fun!