Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park | Encounter the Limited Romance of Spring
| Encounter the limited romance of spring. The Taihu National Wetland Park in spring is so beautiful that it leaves you speechless! It is suitable for both family outings and outings with friends. Here is a detailed tour guide for you. It is recommended to save it🌟
📍Location: Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park
🕙Opening hours: 09:00 - 17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
🎫Tickets: You can buy tickets in advance on major platforms, or you can buy tickets on site. Remember to bring your ID card.
🚗Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. The parking lot is large and parking is convenient. You can also take the bus. There are multiple direct routes.
🎯Tour order:
1. Enter the park from the North Gate (9:00 - 9:30): Enter from the North Gate and pass through the Wisteria Tunnel to reach Youhu Square. There are flocks of pigeons here. Children can feed the pigeons here and enjoy the fun🕊️. There is also the Youhu Farm Restaurant on the square. You can replenish your energy here after playing.
2. Cherry Blossom Causeway (9:30 - 10:30): Walk along Youhu Square to see the beautiful Cherry Blossom Causeway. March to April is the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Large swaths of cherry blossoms are as bright as clouds. The breeze blows and the petals fall, which is super romantic🌸. Take photos here, and every photo is a spring blockbuster.
3. Chinese Flowering Crabapple Avenue (10:30 - 11:30): Next to the Cherry Blossom Causeway is the Chinese Flowering Crabapple Avenue. The Chinese flowering crabapple flowers are not to be outdone. They are in groups and clusters, red like fire, pink like rosy clouds, and white like snow. They are extremely beautiful! Walking on the Chinese Flowering Crabapple Avenue is like being in a sea of flowers🌷
4. Tropical Plant Museum (11:30 - 12:30): After visiting the Chinese Flowering Crabapple Avenue, come to the Tropical Plant Museum. There are all kinds of tropical plants here, as if you have traveled to the tropical rainforest in a second🌴. You can take your children to learn about different plants and increase their knowledge.
5. Peach Blossom Island (12:30 - 13:30): Take a boat to Peach Blossom Island (you can also walk, but the journey is far). The peach blossoms on the island are in full bloom, and there are many small props for taking photos, such as ancient-style oiled paper umbrellas and swings. Taking photos in Hanfu directly enhances the atmosphere🍑. You can also have a picnic on the island and enjoy the leisurely time of spring.
6. Great Lawn (13:30 - 14:30): Return to the shore from Peach Blossom Island and come to the Great Lawn. This is a paradise for children. They can fly kites, set up tents, and play frisbee🥏. Adults can also lie on the lawn, bask in the sun, chat, and relax.
7. Giant Panda Science Museum (14:30 - 15:30): This is the park's star attraction, home to Suzhou's only two giant pandas, "Xinyue" and "Zhuyun"🐼. Their adorable appearance is so cute. Eating bamboo, playing, and sleeping, every move can melt your heart. Pay attention to the viewing time. They are more active from 8:00 - 11:00 in the morning and 14:00 - 17:00 in the afternoon.
8. Panda Square (15:30 - 16:00): Panda Square is outside the Science Museum. There is a panda shop here where you can buy all kinds of cute panda souvenirs🐼, including dolls, stationery, snacks, etc., which are very suitable as gifts. There is also a panda restaurant. You can eat some simple meals here when you are tired from shopping.
9. Wetland Pond Boardwalk (16:00 - 16:30): Stroll along the boardwalk and enjoy the natural scenery of the wetland. There are various aquatic plants on both sides of the boardwalk, and you can also see small fish and shrimps swimming in the water, which is full of wild fun🦐. If you are lucky, you can also see egrets and other birds.
10. Expo Suzhou New Hall (16:30 - 17:00): It was relocated from the Suzhou Pavilion of the Shanghai World Expo. The pink walls and black tiles are full of the charm of the Jiangnan water town. Here, you can learn about Suzhou's history and culture and feel Suzhou's unique charm.
❗Small tips:
1. It is recommended to spend 4 - 5 hours playing. If you want to have an in-depth tour, you can arrange a whole day.
2. Bring sunscreen, drinking water, and snacks. There are also some small shops in the park, but the prices are relatively high.
3. You can rent a bicycle, which makes it easier to play and enjoy the scenery along the way🚲. A double bicycle is CNY 50/hour, and a four-person bicycle is CNY 80/hour.
4. There are more people on weekends and holidays, so try to enter the park early to avoid the peak of people.
Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park is really a treasure place. Take advantage of the good spring weather and come check in💕