[2025 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for West Mountain (Updated May)

——🌊 Part 1: My 24 Hours at Lake Taihu, Suzhou—— 🚴♀️ Who says happiness costs money! Renting a bike at dawn to chase the wind around the lake while listening to "Want to Go to the Beach" on my headphones is 100 times more joyful than sweating on a treadmill~ 🛶 Paddling a transparent boat into the heart of the lotus fields! Picking two dewy buds to post on social media: "The fragrance of Lake Taihu's lotuses is more heart-fluttering than any idol drama~" 🐟 Unlocking new ways to enjoy Lake Taihu's "Three Whites"! Devouring three bowls of rustic fish head soup with rice, then patting my full belly to ask my bestie: "We’ll start dieting tomorrow, right?" 🍓 Strawberry freedom at the farm! Berries plucked straight from the vine, still warm from the sun, are N times sweeter than those from supermarket chillers~ ——🏰 Part 2: Forest Castle Stay Diary—— 📖 I was stunned when the butler handed me a "Quest Passport"! Who knew a Suzhou resort could be this fun: ✂️ Making Suzhou-style kites with kids, feeding fluffy bunny balls—even the intangible cultural heritage teacher praised my little one’s talent (proud mom face)~ 🌌 Soaking in a starry hot spring with a face mask! Bubbling thermal waters and having a bamboo forest all to myself—pure magic✨ 🚣♀️ Unlimited kayaking and biking! The same activities cost ¥198 at nearby attractions, but here they’re free until checkout~ 💡 The selling point hits home: A Suzhou trip with multiple perks! By day, claim Lake Taihu’s sunset at naked Stables; by night, just a 20-minute taxi ride to Pingjiang Road for "Dumb" pan-fried buns. This dream combo is a must-do twice a year for Shanghai/Suzhou girls! Missing Lake Taihu on a Suzhou trip is like osmanthus syrup rice porridge without the osmanthus~ ——📝 Part 3: Copy My Itinerary—— Click below ——🗺️ Part 4: Locals-Only Easter Eggs—— 📸 Photo hotspot: Navigate to "Yuyangshan Viewing Platform"! May’s white roses framed by lake views will fill your phone’s memory~ 🎋 Weekend market at the foot of Misty Peak! Learn silk fan-making and pet corgis—100x more fun than 798 Art Zone! 🥘 Hidden food hack: Buy stuffed gluten balls at the market and ask your homestay auntie to cook them—so fragrant, neighbors will knock for the recipe😂 ⛰️ Hiking secret: Summit Misty Peak in 1 hour, where golden loquats cover the hills (aunties say picking a few doesn’t count as stealing). —— Lake Taihu in May is filter-level gorgeous! Weekend plans: bike, feast on fish, and live like royalty—your social media feed will need collage mode💫

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Suzhou Taihu Xishan National Forest Park is located on Xishan Island of Taihu Lake and covers a vast area. There are 41 peaks including Piaomiao Peak, rich forest resources and numerous historical sites. You can take a car or walk to the top of Piaomiao Peak to enjoy the panoramic view of the lake and mountains. More than 20 scenic spots, including Shuiyue Zen Temple and the birthplace of Biluochun, each have their own characteristics. In addition, animal resources are also quite rich, including the three white species of Taihu Lake. Coming here, you can enjoy the joy of nature and feel the historical and cultural heritage. It is indeed a great place for leisure.

Scenery Rating: ★★★ Difficulty Level: ★★ Recommendation Rating: ★★★ 🕒Hiking Time: 4 hours 📍Location: Xishan Donghui Bus Station This is a family-friendly hiking trail. There is ample parking near the starting point. It's not recommended to drive to Tengzhang Intersection as parking is limited there. Plus, you'd miss out on a beautiful countryside path, orange groves, and fragrant ancient trees. The trail is relatively easy, with the only challenge being a long uphill section near Tengzhang Intersection. Once you reach the top and enter the pine forest, the path becomes flat and perfect for a leisurely stroll while enjoying the scenery. Although the scenery mainly consists of tea plantations and pine forests, which may seem a bit monotonous, the moderate difficulty level makes it still worth exploring.