The Complete Guide to the 2025 Cherry Blossom Season at Wuxi Taihu Yuantouzhu!

As the spring breeze blows, the cherry blossoms at Wuxi Taihu Yuantouzhu bloom as promised, filling the garden with their fragrance. Even the fresh air is infused with the scent of cherry blossoms. This spring, a trip to Wuxi Taihu Yuantouzhu is definitely worthwhile! So, the question is, how should you plan your visit? Don't worry, follow Uncle Cricket's guide below! First, Information about Cherry Blossoms at Wuxi Taihu Yuantouzhu The full price ticket for Wuxi Taihu Yuantouzhu is 90 yuan (including the ferry within the scenic area). Purchasing online one day in advance costs 85 yuan. Students/seniors/children enjoy half price. Night Cherry Blossom Viewing: Adult tickets are 90 yuan/person (excluding ferry); discounted night cherry blossom tickets are 45 yuan/person (excluding ferry). Open from March 20 to 31, 2025. Opening hours: 5pm–9pm; ticket sales: 4pm–8:30pm. Half-price tickets: Minors aged 6 (not included) to 18 (included), and full-time undergraduate students and below with valid ID can enjoy half-price tickets. Note: Entry with daytime tickets is allowed until 5pm. After 5pm, Wuxi Garden Pass, Yuantouzhu annual pass, etc., are not valid. Second, Transportation to Wuxi Taihu Yuantouzhu for Cherry Blossom Viewing Book your visit to "Yuantouzhu" in advance and enter the park by swiping your ID card! High-speed rail: Arrive at "Wuxi Station" → 30-minute taxi ride directly to the park (approx. 35 yuan). Bus: Take Bus No. 1/Leyou Line No. 1 to "Yuantouzhu Chongshan Gate." Self-driving: Navigate to "Chongshan Gate Parking Lot." Note: There are free shuttle buses within the scenic area to the core area. Third, Recommended Routes for Cherry Blossom Viewing at Wuxi Taihu Yuantouzhu Suggested visiting time: 5–6 hrs; Classic route: Chongshan Gate → Cherry Blossom Viewing Pavilion (best photo spot) → Cherry Blossom Valley → Changchun Bridge → Caowan Autumn Rain → Taihu Fairy Island Ferry. Relaxed route: Take the sightseeing bus from Chongshan Gate → Cherry Blossom Valley → Changchun Bridge → Shan Hui Chuan Mei Archway for night cherry blossom photos. Fourth, Night Cherry Blossom Activities at Wuxi Taihu Yuantouzhu 1. Taihu Lantern Festival: From March 20 to 31, along Chongshan Yinxiu – Yixiu Bridge – Cherry Blossom Valley. Enjoy the combination of cherry blossoms and lanterns, feeling the gentleness of flowers and the warmth of lights with every step! 2. "Encounter Jiangnan" Poetry Show: From March 20 to 31, 6:15pm–7pm; 7:30pm–8:15pm, in front of the Ruyi Stage at the Cherry Blossom Viewing Pavilion. This Jiangnan poetry show will narrate the tenderness and elegance of Jiangnan. Fifth, Important Notes for Visiting Wuxi Taihu Yuantouzhu 1. Drones and pets are not allowed in the scenic area. 2. From 7am on March 8 to 8pm on April 6, 2025, the Ten-Mile Aromatic Embankment (Chongshan Gate to Dushan Gate) and Dushan Embankment (Dushan Gate to Bogong Island) will be temporarily closed to motor vehicles (except buses, shuttle buses, and special vehicles). 3. From 7am to 8pm on April 12–13 and April 19–20, 2025, the Ten-Mile Aromatic Embankment (Chongshan Gate to Dushan Gate) and Dushan Embankment (Dushan Gate to Bogong Island) will be temporarily closed to motor vehicles (except buses, shuttle buses, and special vehicles). 4. Yuantouzhu Scenic Area will provide shuttle bus services from Metro Line 2 Meiyuan Kaiyuan Temple Station, Line 4 Xiajiabian Station, Changqiao Parking Lot, and Shanmenkou Parking Lot for visitors. 5. From March 20 to 31, 2025, "Taihu Cherry Blossom" night cruise tickets (excluding park entry) are 60 yuan/person, and "Taihu Cherry Blossom" night cruise with performance tickets (excluding park entry) are 80 yuan/person. Note: [Purchase one day in advance]. 6. Recommended photo spots: Changchun Bridge [cherry blossoms + ancient arch bridge + Taihu Lake sailboats], Cherry Blossom Valley Post Office [buy limited-edition postcards and get cherry blossom stamps, take photos of the flower sea from the second-floor terrace], Cherry Blossom Viewing Pavilion [wear Hanfu and twirl for dynamic falling petal photos], Caowan Autumn Rain [healing stone path + cherry blossom tunnel], Night Cherry Blossom Light Show [breathtaking reflection of Changchun Bridge]. 7. Light-colored clothing is recommended for photos. Hanfu can be rented on-site (80 yuan/hour). Bring a folding stool! Avoid cluttered backgrounds for portraits. Practical Information about Wuxi Taihu Yuantouzhu: Day/night cherry blossom tickets are 90 yuan. It is recommended to purchase a day ticket. The park is located at No. 1 Yuantouzhu Road, Binhu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province. After arriving at Wuxi Station by high-speed rail, take Line 1 to Sanyang Square Station, transfer to Line 2, and get off at Meiyuan Kaiyuan Temple Station (Exit 3). Walk to the intersection and find the Meiyuan bus stop. Around 8:10am every day, shuttle buses and staff will arrive here. Take the Yuantouzhu Cherry Blossom Viewing shuttle bus for a smooth journey! So, are you interested in the cherry blossoms at Wuxi Taihu Yuantouzhu? Feel free to leave a comment and discuss!