[Trip.com 2025 Spring Outing Selection: Tongli Wetland Secret Realm] A Real-Life Emerald City

📍 Live Update: March 4, 2025 First cherry blossoms in the wetlands (peak bloom predicted for March 15–25) ✨ Five Must-Do Experiences ❶ Ecological Wonders - The largest water forest in East China: 200,000 m² green canopy formed by ancient metasequoia trees - Newly discovered species: The critically endangered Baer's pochard was observed in 2024 - *Featured on the cover of *China National Geographic* in 2025* ❷ Transportation Revolution - Suzhou–Xichang Intercity Railway: Direct access from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tongli Wetland Station in 47 mins - Water transit: Painting boat service from Zhouzhuang/Tongli Ancient Town to the wetland park (free early bird experience voucher) - *Driving benefit: Tesla Supercharger station now available in the scenic area parking lot* ❸ Spring-Exclusive Views - Metasequoia and cherry blossoms: Early cherry blossom tunnel (Somei Yoshino variety) x ancient metasequoia boardwalk - The world's first transparent kayak waterway (global launch on April 1) - Wetland Stargazing Camp: An astronomical observation point with a light pollution level of 2 ❹ Cultural Decoding - Live-action show about *zhuàngyuán* (top imperial examination scorer) culture: Immersive performance of *The Golden List* daily at 3pm - Intangible cultural heritage workshops: Kesi tapestry weaving experience + wetland plant cyanotype - Flavors from ancient texts: Wetland seasonal feast replicating recipes from *Suiyuan Shidan* ❺ Scientific Exploration and Study - Chinese Academy of Sciences Wetland Ecological Monitoring Station Open Day (every Saturday) - Children's Nature School: Firefly larvae cultivation and observation course - The first AR birdwatching system in the Yangtze River Delta: Real-time identification of 187 bird species 🗓️ Classic 2-Day, 1-Night Itinerary (can be split or customized) 🏨 Recommended accommodation: “Shanyu” boathouse B&B / “Starfall” glamping tent 🌿 DAY 1: Emerald City Adventure Begins ⏰ 10:00am Easy hike through the metasequoia forest (with commentary on symbiotic ecology by a professional guide) ⏰ 12:30pm *Zhuàngyuán* Feast ⏰ 2:30pm Transparent kayak exploration (equipped with underwater cameras) ⏰ 7:00pm Stargazing dinner 🎋 DAY 2: Cultural Decoding Tour ⏰ 8:00am Birdwatching master class (Leica binoculars provided) ⏰ 10:30am In-depth Tongli Ancient Town tour: Tea ceremony at the Retreat & Reflection Garden + sketching at the Three Bridges ⏰ 3:00pm Kesi workshop: Make your own cherry blossom bookmark (can be taken home) 🍜 Spring Culinary Feast 🔸 Limited-time delicacies: - Sakura mizu shingen mochi - Traditional smoked green bean tea 🔸 Trip.com exclusive privilege: Book now and receive a voucher for *zhuàngyuán* pork knuckle tasting at Tongli Laozhenyuan Restaurant 🚗 2025 Transportation Guide ✔ High-speed rail: Shanghai Hongqiao → Suzhou South Station (23 mins) → Wetland Express ✔ Combined water, land, and air ticket: Includes a helicopter tour over the wetlands (departing from Wujiang General Airport) ✔ New energy vehicle benefit: Free parking and charging for NIO/XPENG drivers 💰 Trip.com Exclusive Offers (book in March) ▪ Luxury package: CNY 1,980/two people (includes boathouse accommodation + breakfast for two + admission tickets) ▪ Study tour package: CNY 1,280/child (includes scientific exploration equipment + insurance) ▪ Free benefit package worth CNY 680: AR birdwatching glasses rental + ancient town boat tour ⚠️ Important Notes ❶ Ecological capacity: Limited to 3,000 visitors per day (reservations recommended 3 days in advance) ❷ Photography notice: Drone flights must be registered in designated areas ❸ Special event: Female visitors on March 8 will receive a gift of wetland plant essential oil