Changshu Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

A hidden wetland

OK, when you first arrive , this places really feels like a touristy spot, and if thats not your vibe it may be off puttibg. BUT please carry on walking and you will find a lot of tea houses with no one arround, peaceful canals and little walk ways with bot a soul in sight. There are also many activities for kids and families as well as numerous resturants. This place is both ideal for a short trip or for a full day out with family or friends. You can also find a section for history, and go on s boat ride with their wonderful team. If you go to this place please let me know below how you found it! its an amazing little place go see #loveflowers#museumquest#culturalattraction#lakes

# There are some people in the depths of Ludang #Open the "barbecue" mode, and the official Weibo in the Shajiatun Scenic Area hidden in the 10,000 mu of wetlands, reeds and lotus ponds is cool. Take a boat ride and walk on the wetland channel. The boat is breezy and the wilderness outside the window is so comfortable and dreamy. You will find a secret environment - the reeds, the 35,000 square meters of aromatherapy island in full bloom. Under the vision of the drone, there is a purple flower sea, like a foreign country, but it can be taken by tourists, looking at the Yiren Pavilion, the Yiyi Pavilion, the distant, strolling the fields, the stone path, the ups and downs, the is a different antique. Do you know which two plants are on the island, and do you know the flower language? May-November can only be boarded by boat

Su-style summer, I "hey" you meet! In the hot summer days, only the pool of green lotus flowers can be refreshed and refreshed! After the postponed Jiangnan Huangmei rain season, let the lotus fairy who are out of the mud, not smeared, and smashed, and demon, bloom. In the vicinity of Shuanglianxuan Tea Room and Luhuawan Homestay in Shajiabang Scenic Area, it is the best place for visitors to get close to each other. Going deep into the Jiuqu Bridge in Hetang, you can't get it at your fingertips. People can't help but think of Zhou Dunyi's "Love Lotus". "If you can't play it, you can't play it." If you are excited, come to Shajiabang. From morning till night, the beauty of the lotus pond is not overwhelming. Put on a plain coat, bring a parasol, stroll through it, and let it come, it is a beautiful picture of the ancient style.

Shajiabang's egrets are covered with white feathers, unfolding a pair of light wings, flying under the blue sky, inhabiting the woods, playing in the grass, quiet and elegant, comfortable and contented.

If you don't visit Shanghu Lake soon, it will be too late!

Changshu has two 5A-level tourist attractions, one is Yushan and the other is Shanghu Lake! If you check the popularity on several larger platforms, Shanghu Lake is more popular than Yushan, unless you are a mountain climbing enthusiast. Otherwise, Shanghu Lake really has more playability than Yushan and is more suitable for strolling and enjoying the spring! Shanghu Lake has ten thousand peony plants, with a flowering period from March to May, cherry blossoms, with a flowering period from March to April, and tulips, with a flowering period from March to May. So, if you want to go to Shanghu Lake for flower viewing, please hurry up! ✅ The bamboo raft in the water forest of Shanghu Lake is recommended for a ride, the scenery is very beautiful and photogenic, but there will be long queues on weekends! If you want to experience the bamboo raft of the water forest, it is advised not to take the electric boat directly to the Peony Garden, as it is far away and not cost-effective. ✅ In the Shanghu Lake scenic area, there are small electric cars for private rental, or unmanned cars, which are more interesting than the scenic area's electric cars and offer a better experience. By the way, the management of the scenic area's electric cars in Shanghu Lake is somewhat chaotic. Since the Shanghu scenic area is quite large, if you don't want to walk too much, you should either rent a private small electric car or still take the scenic area's electric car. ✅ Opposite the stage of the intangible cultural heritage performance in Shanghu Lake, there is a tea room where you can enjoy the lake view, and the peony tea is very distinctive and fragrant, it is recommended to try it. It is very convenient to call a ride-hailing service in Changshu, so travelers do not need to drive their own cars to the attractions. Not to mention the traffic jams, there may also be no parking spaces.

Spring Outing Memoir | I declare! The Shanghu Lake in April has already reached the next level of beauty

I declare! The Shanghu Lake in April has already reached the next level of beauty. Who else doesn't know about the "Shanghu Peony Festival"? "To see peonies in the south of the Yangtze River, come to Shanghu in Changshu" is surely known to everyone in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai tourism circle by now! And now it's the best time of the year to appreciate the peonies again Visiting Shanghu in Changshu is one of the best choices for the Qingming holiday 📍Address: Navigate to 🔍Shanghu Scenic Area Shanghu in Changshu, along with Luoyang in Henan, Heze in Shandong, and Pengzhou in Sichuan, is known as one of the "Four Great Peony Viewing Bases in China". The park has 9 color series, 300 varieties, and more than 50,000 premium peony plants, including the "nine-color peony" and the "century-old peony"! Tourist check-in: ① Romantic appointment: The "nine-color peony petal rain" performance, where the majestic volcano and beautiful petals combine, is definitely worth checking in ② Other performances: There are also the welcoming group dance of "Yu Jian Shanghu", the flower dance show of "Jin Jin Zi Jin", the dance under the flowers of "Guose Tianxiang", and the special song and dance show of "Impression of Shanghu" and other wonderful national style dance performances ③ Shanghu Water Forest: Known as the "Jiangnan Amazon", it is the largest ecological wetland forest in East China ④ You can also let yourself go on Happy Island, experiencing various interesting projects such as the merry-go-round and forest adventure ⑤ Flying Bear Paradise: Pink beach, happy farm, cute pet park ⑥ "Wanguo Shengping" ancient style market: Many treasure stalls, both ancient style and trendy ⏰Peony Festival Time: From now until May 5th 🚢Electric boat in the scenic area: 20 yuan, after entering from gate 1 of the visitor center, you can take it directly to the peony garden 🚌Electric cart: 25 yuan one way, get on and off three times along the way, Flying Bear Paradise is at gate 2, and there is also a scenic area shuttle bus to Shanghu. 👉Recommended visit: Half a day to a full day, it's really too big! 🌟Gourmet: Xianlai Tea Garden (mainly wontons, rice bowls, noodles), and Chuan Shuo Shi Guang Li (Hong Kong style). Shanghu Scenic Area

Night Tour of Shang Lake | Enchanting and dreamy like a fairyland~ (with night tour guide)

| Enchanting and dreamy like a fairyland~ (with night tour guide). Grand parade performances, face-to-face with mythological characters Grand water and land drama, witness the legends of deification right before your eyes. Watch people, watch the scenery, watch the drama... Immerse yourself in the charm of the fairyland night at Shang Lake! 'Conferment of Gods' Processional Performance Parade route: Tai Gong Island Moon Embankment → Fu Shui Villa Mini-performance times: 18:30-19:00/20:00-20:30 (Monday to Thursday, Sunday) 18:30-19:00 (Friday, Saturday) 'Conferment of Gods' Fairyland Performance Venue: Inside Fu Shui Villa Performance times: 19:00-19:15/20:30-20:45 (Monday to Thursday, Sunday) 19:00-19:30 (Friday, Saturday) Water Show Musical Fountain Performance venue: Tai Gong Island Stage Performance times: 19:45-19:55/20:30-20:40 (Monday to Sunday) 'Jiang Ziya' Grand Mythological Live Show Performance Venue: No. 2 Gate Xian Ge Stage Theater Performance times: 20:30-21:15 (Friday, Saturday) Note: In case of severe weather such as storms, performances will be temporarily suspended. We apologize for any inconvenience caused!

Changshu Travel | A great place for flower appreciation and family trips, Shanghu, you really know how to enjoy the flowers

| A great place for flower appreciation and family trips, Shanghu, you really know how to enjoy the flowers. Shanghu, you really know how to enjoy the flowers 🌴 For a spring outing to appreciate flowers, if you're looking for a place with a beautiful environment to relax and suitable for a family trip, consider visiting Shanghu. 🌸 Shanghu Scenic Area is located in Changshu, about 20 kilometers from the high-speed train station, with convenient transportation. In spring, the garden is full of various colorful flowers in bloom, a feast for the eyes. Especially the peonies, including 9 color systems, more than 300 varieties, and over 50,000 plants - the Peony Flower Festival runs from March 25 to May 5, don't miss it. 🍃 You can also take a bamboo raft to travel through the water forest, watch fish, and admire birds, experiencing the charm of nature up close. 🎊 Adjacent to Shanghu is the Shanghu Flying Bear Park, a paradise for children. Embarking on an adventure in the Wild Tree or interacting with small animals in the Pet Fun Park are both good choices. The Micro Science Museum is both educational and fun, where you can learn a lot of scientific knowledge. 🪁 From March 8 to April 6, the Camping Kite Festival begins, featuring kites with Weifang characteristics that showcase intangible cultural heritage, as well as DIY art workshop activities, don't miss out～

The Yu Shan Eagle Trail is truly top-notch for photography in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai region!

Finally checked off the Yu Shan Eagle Trail that I've heard so much about, which is said to have been popularized by Shanghai license plate holders. It's really great! It's challenging but not too difficult, with a variety of road types, high in fun, with food, drinks, and toilets available, free of charge, and when it comes to photography, it's truly top among the mountains we've climbed in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area! Every popular photo spot is very photogenic, and there are beautiful scenes everywhere along the way, making it very worthwhile to visit👍 (⚠️Not beginner-friendly) 🦅Yu Shan Eagle Trail (search for the trail in two steps) 🎫Free admission throughout 🌟Medium to high difficulty, not suitable for beginners 🚗About 1.5-2h drive from Shanghai without traffic 🅿️Qingya Tea Garden reportedly offers free parking, other farm stays around the starting point of the trail charge 10r/day, parking lot 7r/day 📷Some photo spots on the Eagle Trail (in order): 📍Heart-shaped Reservoir 📍Qu Ye Qu Shan Wild Window 📍Roadside reflective mirror on the main road (suitable for selfies and group photos) 📍Internet-famous Rock 📍Canghai Temple 📍Cable Car 📍Lianzhu Cave 📍Tea Garden & Bamboo Forest (many photo opportunities) 📝See the detailed guide in the following article👉

Climbing the spring mountain is not as good as coming to 'Shanghu'!

|||The 33rd Jiangsu (Changshu) Shanghu Peony Flower Festival grandly opens on March 30, 2024🎉 On March 30th, the opening of the 2024 Changshu Yushan Cultural and Shajiabang Tourism Festival The 33rd Jiangsu (Changshu) Shanghu Peony Flower Festival also has the honor to open simultaneously as a sub-venue of this year's World Peony Conference 33 years of brilliance, this flower festival is themed 'Viewing peonies in the south of the Yangtze River, come to Changshu Shanghu' Design introduces a brand-new planning concept to create a theme carnival with highlights every week and surprises every day Check out the exciting activities here ↓↓↓↓ ❣️Highlight 1: Nine-color peony petal rain What kind of ultimate beauty will it be when a volcano meets petal rain The majestic volcano combined with the beautiful petals Creates the most 'in' check-in scene for tourists this spring 📍Shanghu Chinese Peony Garden 🕐March 25th - May 5th (every weekend and holiday) 11:30—11:33 am, 3:00—3:03 pm ❣️Highlight 2: Peonies of the south of the Yangtze River, the national beauty and heavenly fragrance During the peony flower festival, there will also be the 'Yu Jian Shanghu' welcome group dance, 'Jin Jin Zi Jin' flower dance show, 'National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance' dance under the flowers, 'Shanghu Impression' special song and dance show ⬇️Click the performance schedule below to check it out~ ❣️Highlight 3: Flower and bird painting exhibition During the peony flower festival, Mr. Yang Changxi, a tutor of the Chinese People's University School of Art calligraphy and painting training class, is specially invited To paint peonies of ancient charm in the south of the Yangtze River with modern brushwork, appreciate contemporary works, and listen to peony culture 📍Jiangnan Peony Culture Museum, Hushan Hall 🕐March 25th - May 5th all day ❣️Highlight 4: Oil painting landscape sketching The peony is not just a flower It is also a heritage of Shanghu's traditional culture and an important symbol of Chinese traditional culture Famous oil painter, muralist, professor of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, current advisor to the Academic Committee of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, honorary chairman of the China Mural Painting Society, honorary president of the Beijing Contemporary Chinese Freehand Oil Painting Research Institute, tutor Dai Shihe Will lead the team and jointly organize with the Shanghu Scenic Area A 15-day 'Chinese and Western Expression Painting Subject Group' public welfare sketching activity 📍Changshu Shanghu Scenic Area Sketching Base 🕐April 30th - May 14th, 2024 (15 days in total) ❣️Highlight 5: Riding a flower boat to admire peonies Take a different angle to tour Shanghu The Yangliuyu Wharf cruise ship transforms into a flower boat The boat is full of flowers, feeling the romance Embark on a visual feast of peonies in spring 📍Yangliuyu Wharf ➡️ Fushui Mountain Villa Wharf ➡️ Chinese Peony Garden Wharf 🕐March 25th - May 5th all day 🍀In spring, everything revives by the Shanghu lakeside Shanghu Water Forest is the largest ecological wetland forest in East China, known as the 'Amazon of the south of the Yangtze River' Spring is the breeding season for egrets, tens of thousands of egret babies hatch Take a bamboo raft to observe the living habits of egrets up close Dress in ancient costume, stroll around Shanghu, admire peonies Take photos with the beautiful peonies to leave wonderful memories If that's not enough, the Flying Bear Amusement Park next to Shanghu is also a great choice 🔥This Shanghu Peony Flower Festival will last from March 25th to May 5th

Xingfu Zen Temple

Xingfu Zen Temple, located at the northern foot of Yushan in Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, is a national key Buddhist temple in Han Chinese areas designated by the State Council, a cultural relic protection unit, originally named 'Daci Temple' during the Yanxing to Zhongxing years of the Southern Qi dynasty. In the fifth year of the Datong era of the Liang dynasty (539 AD), it was greatly renovated and expanded, renamed 'Fushou Temple', and also known as 'Poshan Temple' because it was next to Polongjian. In the ninth year of the Xiantong era of the Tang dynasty (868 AD), Emperor Yizong bestowed the name 'Xingfu Zen Temple', making Xingfu Temple one of the famous temples in the south of the Yangtze River. In the thirty-seventh year of the Qianlong era (1772 AD), a pavilion was built and a stele was erected inside Xingfu Temple, which remains intact. The vegetarian noodles from the neighboring Xingfu Old Noodle Shop are very famous.

Yu Mountain Ancient City Wall

Changshu ancient city has a history of more than 1700 years. The Yu Mountain city wall is a section of the Changshu city wall that runs along Yu Mountain. It is the only city wall in the southern Jiangsu region that is built upon a mountain, and is known as the 'Little Great Wall of Jiangnan'. It covers an area of 27,000 square meters, with a majestic presence and a total length of more than 1,200 meters. It features the 'Yu Mountain Gate Tower', 'Zhenhai Platform', and 'Fucheng Gate', and is equipped with battlements, horse paths, and more. From atop the wall, one can take in the panoramic view of green mountains and waters, ancient city alleys, and the harmonious blend of mountains, water, and city, showcasing the unique scenery of 'ten miles of green mountains half-encroaching into the city'.

Xingfu Zen Temple (Poshan Temple)

Xingfu Zen Temple, located at the northern foot of Yushan in Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, is a national key Buddhist temple in Han Chinese areas designated by the State Council, a cultural relic protection unit, and was originally named 'Daci Temple' during the extension from the Yanxing to the Zhongxing period of the Southern Qi Dynasty. In the fifth year of the Datong era of the Liang Dynasty (539 AD), it was extensively repaired and expanded, renamed 'Fushou Temple', and since the temple is next to Polongjian, it is also known as 'Poshan Temple'. Xingfu Temple was listed as a national key Buddhist temple in 1983, and on April 19, 1995, it was announced as a Jiangsu provincial-level cultural relic protection unit. Behind Poshan Temple's Zen Monastery Tang Dynasty · Chang Jian Entering the ancient temple in the early morning, the first sun shines on the tall woods. The winding path leads to a secluded spot, where the Zen rooms are deep in flowers and trees. The mountain light pleases the birds, the pond reflection empties the mind. All sounds are utterly silent here, only the bell and chime resonate. Changshu City

Xingfu Zen Temple

Xingfu Zen Temple is located at the northern foot of Yushan in Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, and was announced by the State Council as a national key temple in 1983. The temple was founded during the Southern Qi dynasty and has a history of over 1,500 years. It was originally named 'Daci Temple', and in the third year of the Datong era of the Liang dynasty (537), it was renamed Xingfu Temple. According to legend, during the Tang dynasty's Zhenguan period, two dragons, one black and one white, fought fiercely, causing a stream to burst forth, thus creating a broken ravine, hence the temple was also known as 'Poshan Temple'. In the ninth year of the Xiantong era of Tang Emperor Yizong (868), the temple was granted an imperial plaque with the name Poshan Xingfu Temple, and since then it has been referred to as Xingfu Temple, Poshan Temple, or Poshan Xingfu Temple.

Checked in at Xingfu Zen Temple

Xingfu Zen Temple | A collection of autumn's tranquility and beauty A world of Zen stillness, Incense curls, silence is profound In the clear Buddha light, Enjoy the peace, entrust the worries. Xingfu Zen Temple, located at the northern foot of Yushan in Changshu, was founded during the Southern Qi dynasty and has a history of over 1500 years. It is about 50 kilometers away from Suzhou, and it takes about an hour's drive to get there. Although it's not far, this is my first visit to this famous ancient temple that has stood for a thousand years.

Go to Xingfu Zen Temple in Changshu to take a set of Zen wax plum portraits, the winter life in the small city is plain and romantic

❤Recommended reason: The winter rain came gently with a touch of sadness, the wax plum blossoms in Xingfu Zen Temple in Changshu are more bright and attractive in the winter rain, this winter, go to Xingfu Zen Temple to take a few photos with the wax plum blossoms, it can be considered the most romantic thing in my December. 🌟Highlights: I always say that the city I live in is a small treasure city in the south of the Yangtze River, there are too many treasures left in the world from ancient times to the present, and Xingfu Zen Temple is one of them. I have seen the four seasons of Changshu, and also written about the four seasons of Changshu, but I can never see enough of her, and I can never write enough about her, just like the small Xingfu Zen Temple, I can't write enough about it in all four seasons, and I can't appreciate it enough. I love Changshu, I love it to the bone, I like Xingfu Zen Temple and I like it in my heart. The scenery of the four seasons, each season makes me so infatuated, just like the winter wax plum blossoms, the faint fragrance comes, with the Zen fragrance, I am fascinated and dreamlike. 👍Most recommended: The wax plum blossoms of Xingfu Zen Temple are so suitable for taking story-like portraits, a book, a flower, a pavilion, a small courtyard, a long corridor, in the curved bridge, in the black tiles, all permeated with endless stories. The light rain brushed past, people walked in the faint fragrance, have you seen the Zen wax plum blossoms in Xingfu Zen Temple? 📍Detailed address: No. 148, Temple Road, North Yushan Road, Changshu

The quaint and grand Confucian Temple of Changshu

Born in Changshu, Yan Yan was Confucius's only disciple from the south and one of the ten great disciples of Confucius. He is considered the progenitor of culture in the southern regions of China, revered as the 'Southern Master'. Inside the Confucian Temple at No. 25 Xueqian Street in Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, there is a Ming Dynasty building—Yan Zi Ci. Its presence elevates the Changshu Confucian Temple to the top tier among county-level Confucian temples. Visiting the Confucian Temple of Changshu, one is amazed by its grand scale and the beauty of its red walls. The temple's quaint and grand atmosphere, enveloped by red walls, exudes a solemn and majestic aura!

Jiangsu Tourism | The Only Southerner among Confucius' Disciples - Yanzici Temple in Changshu

Yanzici Temple Yanzi, styled Ziyu, was the only southerner among Confucius' three thousand disciples and was listed as one of the 'Seventy-two Sages'. He used his knowledge of literature and music to enlighten the culture of the southeast, and later generations called him the 'Southern Master'. In the Confucian temple, he is enshrined among the Ten Philosophers, with Yanzi being the ninth. The Yanzici Temple was originally built during the Song Dynasty, rebuilt in the Yuan Dynasty, and the main hall that is preserved within the temple still maintains the structural style of the Yuan period. The hall has a single-eave hip-and-gable roof, a square plan, and is three bays wide and three bays deep, each measuring 10 meters in length. The columns of the hall are all made of Phoebe zhennan wood. The Changshu Confucian temple was once converted into a school, and now it is gradually being restored to its original appearance. The overall architectural style is modeled after Suzhou, with the main gate being a Lattice Star Gate, following the Song Dynasty 'Yingzao Fashi' in the form of a 'Wutou Gate', where two towering stone pillars are flanked by two wooden doors, and three gates stand side by side, connected by a red palace wall. On the east and west sides, the plaques are inscribed with 'Virtue Matches Heaven and Earth' and 'The Way Runs Through Ancient and Modern Times' respectively. The Confucian temple is very quiet inside, and there are places for people to rest and umbrellas for shade. I saw parents tutoring their children's homework, people taking a break; in short, everyone is very civilized! No noise. The Confucian temple is not too big or too small, and I highly recommend this leisurely journey to friends. 🎫Ticket Price: 10 RMB/person Locals seem to have a discount 🕰️Opening Hours: 08:00-16:00

Changshu Off-the-Beaten-Path Tourist Attractions|Wen Temple

|Wen Temple. Changshu Wen Temple (Yan Zi Memorial Hall), Confucius Temple, the First Teacher Temple Wen Temple is a shrine set up separately for Confucius's disciple Yan Zi I personally think it's a place worth leisurely appreciation The 'Forbidden City Red' red wall is the most attractive and also its main color tone. Every season's flowers paired with the red wall always have a unique charm. Spring's sweet-scented osmanthus, ball sky's ginkgo tree, winter's wintersweet... The Wen Temple has cultivated cultural people throughout the ages. If you want to succeed in your studies, you can go inside and burn incense and hang a plaque (sincerely pray and hang a plaque outside for 30￥, hang inside for 100￥ The staff of the Wen Temple are also very loving and have adopted several cats And these cats are well-read and very 'educated' There is also a place for people to rest in the innermost part of the Wen Temple, and there are sun umbrellas. I saw parents tutoring their children's homework, and everyone is very civilized! Not noisy The Wen Temple is not big or small overall, you can refer to the last Wen Temple navigation map Finally, I highly recommend this trip to you who are leisurely Picture ticket price: 10 yuan/person Opening hours: 08:00-16:00

Changshu Confucius Temple | A careless thought I walked into the Forbidden City

✍️ I went to Changshu Confucius Temple to admire the osmanthus, Admired a loneliness. The osmanthus of Changshu city, In the few days I left Changshu, Secretly bloomed perfectly. 😓 Yes, I went back to my hometown for the double festival, Passed by the osmanthus of Changshu city, A little lost, A friend gave me a sentence, There are better expectations for next year. 💁🏻‍♀️ After the double festival, The temple is closed today, But I was fortunate enough to win the trust of the beautiful woman on duty at the temple, Let me in to take some pictures of the remaining on the branches, The withered osmanthus, That's why I have today's beautiful scenery of the red wall of the temple. 🍃 Changshu Confucius Temple, A rare red wall building in Suzhou area, Some people say this is the small Forbidden City version of Changshu. The red wall is very photogenic, Four seasons as long as you want to take pictures, The temple is definitely a beautiful place where photographers love to check in. After the osmanthus thanked, The golden ginkgo is about to debut, The perfect combination of red wall and ginkgo, Is the most brilliant color of this autumn. In another month, Come to the temple to admire the ginkgo, You will be amazed at the gorgeous beauty. 💃 To put it nicely, I am a person who loves to share beautiful scenery, To put it bluntly, I am a person who loves to show off, Always afraid that others do not know how beautiful Changshu is, Always love to show off under my lens, The beauty of Changshu in four seasons. Today I showed off the autumn of the temple, Do you think it's beautiful? If you think it's beautiful, Then tomorrow, I will continue to show off more autumn beauty of Changshu, Of course, I will warmly invite you to Changshu to witness the beauty, More charming than under my lens! 🎫Ticket: 10 yuan (free for leisure card) 📍Detailed address: No. 25, Xueqian Street, Changshu City Changshu Confucius Temple