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Changshu Yushan Ancient City Wall | Stroll along the city wall and encounter a stunning sunset! My secret autumn photo spot!

I've discovered a hidden gem near Hangzhou! What's it like to chase a stunning sunset on an ancient city wall in Jiangnan this autumn? 🌅 My secret photo spots are all revealed 👇 📍Attraction: Yushan Ancient City Wall ✨Reasons to visit: ✔️Remains of a Ming Dynasty ancient city wall, rich in history ✔️Just a ten-minute walk to the highest point! Overlook the panoramic view of Changshu ✔️Autumn-exclusive caramel-colored sweetgum forest trail 🏮Detailed Guide: 📌Address: Beimen Street, Yushan Town, Changshu City, Suzhou ⏰Opening Hours: December 7 - December 31, 8:00-16:00 (Recommended to enter before 14:00) 🎫Ticket: 27 RMB/person 🚗Transportation Guide: 🚘Self-driving recommendation: Navigate to "Yushan Park North Gate" (Parking 5 RMB/hour) 🚄From Shanghai: 30 min by high-speed rail + 20 min by taxi directly 🚍Bus guide: Changshu Bus No. 117 to Yushan Park Station 👣Best Route: 15:00 North Gate Entrance → City Wall Ascent Trail → Fucheng Gate Section of City Wall → Zhenhai Terrace ✨Must-take Photo Spots: 🍁North Gate Trail: Autumn exclusive! The sweetgum forest has turned caramel-colored, every casual shot is a masterpiece. 🏰Fucheng Gate Section: 📸Spot 1: Shoot silhouettes at the city wall battlements (16:30 is the best light) Unbeatable view! A telephoto lens can capture the Fangta Pagoda historical site. 🌇Zhenhai Terrace: 📸Spot 2: Overlook the entire city of Changshu from the three-story observation deck Wait for an orange sunset to dye the city wall a honey color, a sweet attack! ⚠️Travel Tips: ✔️The city wall steps are quite steep, so it's recommended to wear non-slip shoes 👟 ✔️The area will be cleared after 16:00, please plan your time accordingly. ✔️Drones require prior approval. 🍜Recommended Nearby Food: There's a [Forest Noodle Restaurant] opposite the hotel. Must-order: 🍜Mushroom Oil Noodles + Osmanthus Taro Paste - an autumn-exclusive combination! 🍲Changshu steamed dishes are superb, average 50 RMB per person for a full meal. 🏨Accommodation Recommendation: Changshu Forest Hotel (No. 79 Yushan North Road) ✔️10 min walk to the scenic area ✔️Autumn-exclusive osmanthus tea included ✔️Enjoy the beautiful maple leaves from your window 📆Best Viewing Period: October-December, autumn colors fill the city, century-old ginkgo trees turn golden. Now is the perfect time to go~ Catch the last autumn of 2025!
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