[2025 Zhangjiagang Attraction] Travel Guide for Shuangshandao Wetland Park (Updated Aug)

Today I'm sharing my travel guide for Xinbowan Hot Spring Resort in Zhangjiagang's Shuangshan Island - truly an amazing vacation experience! Perfect for family trips, romantic getaways, or whole-family relaxation~ 🏝️ Island Access: Ferry: Recommended to take your car via ferry for more convenience! Vehicle + driver round trip ¥44 (includes return), adult ticket ¥8/person, children under 1.2m free. 🏨 Accommodation Experience: The ¥150 million Xinbowan Hot Spring Resort features 72 boutique rooms in a modern Chinese courtyard style, with welcoming pine trees creating great ambiance at the entrance. The outdoor pool, neo-Chinese tea tables, and lakeside pavilion make every corner photogenic. Rooms come with private balconies, bathroom aromatherapy, and ultra-soft bedding. Some room types even have private 53℃ natural underground hot spring baths with medically certified water quality - soaking is incredibly relaxing. 🍱 Food Recommendations: • Shuangshan Island specialties: Must-try! Fresh river delicacies, rustic wild vegetables, and the famous hairy crab tofu that's unbelievably delicious - every dish captures the island's unique flavors. 🎯 Activities: • Golf experience: The resort's partner golf course spans 1,370 acres with stunning Yangtze River views. Beginners needn't worry - coaches provide hands-on instruction for swing fun. • Mudflat crab catching: Super fun outdoor activity! Bring small shovels and buckets to hunt for crabs in the tidal flats, reliving childhood joys. • Island cycling: Rent an e-bike to ride along the river, enjoying the breeze and views of reeds and waterways. The resort provides e-bikes. 🍃 Nearby Attractions: • Pearl Lighthouse: Short walk from the resort, perfect for photos especially at sunset. • Ferry Port Slow Street: Great for exploring local snacks and experiencing island life. 💡 Tips: 1. Book rooms early through official channels or travel platforms for better rates - essential during peak season! 2. Remember swimsuits and caps for hot spring bathing. 3. Bring sun protection and mosquito repellent for outdoor activities. 4. Check ferry schedules if driving across to avoid delays. 🏖️ Recommendation: My stay at Xinbowan Hot Spring Resort was incredibly relaxing - from accommodations to dining and activities, I highly recommend it!

Every summer, groups of tourists come to the island with big shovels—not for tomb raiding (that's illegal!), but for crab digging. The reed marshes are full of big holes from all the digging. 📍Navigation: Shuangshan Island Wetland Park 🎫Admission: Free 🚉Getting to the Island: Ferries and speedboats are the only ways to reach the island. How to buy tickets: Follow the official WeChat account "Zhangjiagang Shuangshan Island" to purchase ferry tickets in advance. Queues form quickly near the port, with fuel vehicles on the left and new energy vehicles on the right. Boarding is first-come, first-served, and if full, you'll wait for the next ferry. More ferries run on weekends. 1. Passenger ferry: 8 RMB/person (half-price for children), paper tickets must be bought at the counter. 2. Vehicle ferry: 44 RMB/car (includes the driver's ticket). 🚉Transportation on the Island: The island loop is 18 km. 1. Drive your own car (recommended for families with elderly or infants). 2. Bring your own bicycle (great for cycling enthusiasts). 3. Rent a bicycle on the island (good for active parents—kids can sit in the middle while you pedal). 4. Rent an electric cart: Standard pricing, but rates increase on holidays. Normally 15 RMB for unlimited use; electric 4-wheelers (fits 6 people) are 50 RMB for unlimited use. 🏨Accommodation: Yuanshe Yuguang Hot Spring Family Resort (Zhangjiagang Shuangshan Island Branch). 🍽Dining: The island has an old street with various snacks and small supermarkets, all reasonably priced. 🗓Island Activities: After arriving, drive clockwise around the island. Key stops include: 1. Jingbo Bay Starry Sky Camp 2. Shuangshan Golf Course 3. Dabodun Wetland Park 4. Crossing the Yangtze Victory Park 5. Haitang Bay 6. Pearl Lighthouse 7. Ferry Port Slow Street ✅Crab Digging Bring tools: bucket, gloves, tongs, and a sturdy shovel (small shovels won’t work). If you forget, they’re sold on the island. ✅Loquat Picking: The island’s loquats are ripe—perfect for picking right now. ✅Buy Free-Range Chicken & Duck: There’s a chicken farm by the road with signs—great for buying free-range chicken, eggs, and duck eggs. ✅Camping: Green grass, shady trees, and cool river breezes—set up a tent, hang a hammock, and relax all day. ✅Photography: The riverside is dubbed "Little Kamakura" for its stunning sunset shots. Check tide times—the Yangtze waters are clear now, perfect for wading! 📝Tips: Crab-digging spots are easy to find—just follow the crowds to the reed marshes or mudflats near the golf hotel and wetland park. Watch for signs. The reeds are like a maze, and the mud is slippery, so be careful. A full day circling the island gives kids plenty of exercise and sights. If staying overnight, the best crab-catching time is around 6:00 PM when crabs are most active—sometimes you can just pick them up off the path!

How to enjoy Shuangshan Island during the National Day holiday😎 🐢Two days and one night fun guide is here! ⛺️Day 1: ✔️Morning: Take the ferry to the island and start a wonderful journey. When setting foot on Shuangshan Island, first go to Dukou Slow Street, browse the specialty shops on the quaint streets, taste delicious crab wontons, and buy some interesting souvenirs. ✔️Noon: Find a restaurant near Slow Street, enjoy Jiangsu delicacies, and let your taste buds bloom in the gifts of the Yangtze River. ✔️Afternoon: Go to the Pearl Lighthouse and look up at this tall building, as if you are talking to a giant. Climb the lighthouse, overlook the magnificent scenery of the island and the Yangtze River, and feel the majesty and magnificence of nature. ✔️Evening: Set up camp at Jingbowan Star Camp, enjoy the romantic atmosphere in the bubble house, and enjoy barbecue and afternoon tea. At night, look up at the stars and feel the vastness and mystery of the universe. ⛺️Day 2: ✔️Morning: Wake up in the fresh air of Starry Sky Camp and welcome a beautiful day. Then go to Manyu Manor, set up a tent on the open green space, and enjoy the embrace of coffee and sunshine. You can play games with your friends and have a lot of fun. ✔️Noon: Have a barbecue feast in the manor, taste delicious barbecue and enjoy a leisurely time. ✔️Afternoon: Stroll along the paths of Shuangshan Island, enjoy the natural scenery, and feel the tranquility and beauty of the island. You can go to the riverside to enjoy the breeze, listen to the sound of the river, and relax your body and mind. ✔️Evening: Take the ferry back with full of memories, ending this unforgettable two-day and one-night trip. Come to Shuangshan Island and become islanders together🥰

Autumn on Shuangshan Island is truly like a painting. Driving around the island feels like entering a fairy tale world~ Ginkgo, red maple, metasequoia, and the Yangtze River make this small island's autumn day brilliant and glorious~ Attractions: 1⃣️ Daberdun Ecological Wetland Park A forest of metasequoia, reeds under the light and shadow, plus flying egrets and migratory birds, this is the fairy tale of Shuangshan Island in autumn 2⃣️ Scenic Avenue After arriving on the island, the car drove here and saw this year's most prosperous ginkgo. You can drive on this road for three days and three nights~ Taking pictures is also unique 3⃣️ Star Island·Wild Enjoy Space Campground There is a very open campground on the island, with luxury tent camping area, self-camping area, leisure activity area... The facilities are very complete, and there are outdoor movies at night, full of atmosphere! - Attractions: Shuangshan Island Location: Shuangshan Island, Zhangjiagang City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🚗Transportation: Self-driving or high-speed rail, about 1.5h from Suzhou city center 💰Tickets: 🚶Walking on the island Ticket price: 8 yuan/person 🚗Driving on the island Ticket price: 44 yuan/car (including driver's ferry ticket) 🧒Children under 1.2m are free 🚢The first ferry is at 05:15, and the last one is at 21:15