Wuxi｜The romance of a lakeside city

Ever since Wuxi became a venue for the Spring Festival Gala, all major tourist attractions have become extremely popular. I have always wanted to go see the red-billed gulls, but don’t want to go to the crowded Taotouzhu. What should I do? The following is a guide to watching red-billed gulls in Lihu Lake: 💕Viewing time Best viewing season: From December to the end of February of the following year, red-billed gulls come to Wuxi to spend the winter. This period is the best time to watch red-billed gulls1. Specific viewing time: It is recommended to go in the morning and try to arrive before 9 o'clock. At this time, the red-billed gulls are hungrier and more active, and it is easier to see them fighting for food and soaring with their wings spread. After noon, the red-headed gulls may become less active because they are full. 💕Viewing Locations 1️⃣The Light of Lihu Lake - Shuijingfang: This is a good place to watch red-billed gulls for free. Take Metro Line 4 to Lihu Bridge and you can reach Shuijingfang on foot. If you drive, you can directly navigate to "Shuijingfang". The parking lot charge is about 5 yuan per 4 hours. 2️⃣Lihu Bridge Park: After entering the park, walk towards the Ferris wheel all the way to the lakeside, which is the gathering point for red-billed gulls. The red-billed gulls flying across the lake contrast beautifully with the blue sky, white clouds and the Ferris wheel, creating a very photogenic scene. The transportation is also very convenient. Metro Line 4 goes directly to "Lihu Bridge Station", which is a five-minute walk away. You can park your car at the Taihu Star Water Ferris Wheel parking lot. 3️⃣ Bogong Island Ecological Park: Compared with Taotouzhu, the red-billed gulls in Bogong Island are more casual and leisurely. They are mostly concentrated in the Yaoyuexuan area, and you can watch their various interesting postures up close. 💕Transportation Guide ▶️Public transportation: In addition to the above-mentioned Metro Line 4 that can reach the Light of Lihu Lake and Lihu Bridge Park, you can also check local bus routes to see if there are other bus routes that can go directly to or are close to the viewing locations. ▶️Self-driving: Use navigation software to directly enter the name of the destination, such as "Lihu Light Waterscape Square", "Lihu Bridge Park", "Bogong Island Ecological Park", etc., and then follow the navigation instructions. Pay attention to traffic signs and road conditions along the way, and when parking in the parking lot, park your vehicle in accordance with regulations. ⚠️Notes Keep your distance: Red-billed gulls are wild animals. Please keep a viewing distance of more than 10 meters when watching them. Do not stand among the gulls to take pictures, and do not touch, stroke, or scare them to avoid affecting their normal life. ⚠️Pay attention to hygiene: Red-billed gulls may carry various pathogens in the natural environment. Do not touch the gull's feces and feathers, including do not step on the gull's feces. Please wash your hands immediately after watching the gulls. ⚠️Avoid eating: Do not eat while watching, so as not to provoke the red-headed gulls to snatch food, causing harm to yourself and the red-headed gulls. ⚠️Civilized feeding: If you want to feed the red-headed gulls, you can bring some bread, steamed buns and other food, but do not feed them food that is too hard or not suitable for them to eat. Pay attention to the method when feeding, and do not overfeed