Suzhou Xishan Island | A healing self-driving day trip

| A one-day self-driving tour that heals the soul. I recently went on a one-day self-driving tour to Suzhou Xishan Island. It was so beautiful! I must share this beautiful travel guide with you all🎉. 🚗Travel method: Highly recommend self-driving! This way you can stop at beautiful scenic spots along the way at any time and enjoy the journey freely. Starting from downtown Suzhou and driving all the way to Xishan Island, the scenery along the way gradually changed from the bustling city to the tranquility of the countryside, and my mood became particularly comfortable😃. 📍Travel route: Morning: Mingyuewan Ancient Village→Shigongshan Scenic Area We set off early in the morning and our first stop was Mingyuewan Ancient Village. Stepping into the ancient village, it feels like traveling back to ancient times. The mottled stone roads and ancient houses🏠, each one reveals the traces of time. Here, you can stroll through the alleys and feel the simplicity and tranquility; you can also enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains by the lake and watch the fishermen rowing leisurely🚣‍♀️. There are many specialty shops in the village where you can find some interesting little items🎁. Then we headed to Shigong Mountain Scenic Area, which is surrounded by water on three sides and has rugged rocks. Slowly going up the hiking trail, the scenery along the way is breathtaking. Climbing to the top of the mountain, you can see the magnificent panoramic view of Taihu Lake. The vastness and shock are really indescribable in words🤩. There is also a beach at the foot of the mountain. It is very comfortable to step on the soft sand and feel the lake breeze. Noon: Taste local food at a farmhouse near the scenic spot🍱 After playing for a long time, of course you have to reward your stomach! There are so many delicious foods at the farmhouses on Xishan Island. You must try the Taihu Three Whites, the meat is tender and the taste is extremely delicious. There are also free-range chickens raised on the farm, which make a rich and sweet chicken soup that leaves you with an endless aftertaste😍. Afternoon: Linwu Cave → Piaomiao Peak After a short rest, head to Linwudong. This is a magical place, known as the "Ninth Cave Heaven in the World". Entering the cave, it feels like entering a mysterious underground world. All kinds of strange stones and stalactites look particularly dreamy under the light. After exiting the cave, the plum garden next to it is also a highlight (if it is the season when plum blossoms are in full bloom). The plum blossoms all over the mountains 🌸, the fragrance is fragrant, and the photos are super photogenic 📷. The last stop is Piaomiao Peak, the first of the 72 peaks of Taihu Lake⛰️. You can choose to drive up the mountain or hike up. Standing on the observation deck of Piaomiao Peak, overlooking the entire Xishan Island and Taihu Lake, the continuous mountains and vast lakes form a beautiful landscape painting🖼️. At this time, the sun gradually sets, and the golden afterglow sprinkles on the earth, covering everything with a layer of romantic veil, which is so beautiful that it is breathtaking 😭. 🌆Evening: Return With full of beautiful memories, we embarked on the return journey 🚗. On this day, we not only enjoyed the beautiful natural scenery on Xishan Island, but also felt the rich historical and cultural atmosphere. If you also want a trip to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, then a one-day self-driving tour to Suzhou Xishan Island is definitely worth arranging!