Explore Spring on Xishan Island During Qingming Holiday!

Around Qingming Festival, spring rain falls like a curtain, awakening nature's vitality, just like the steaming mist rising from delicious dishes. Among the many spring delicacies, bamboo shoots best represent the taste of Jiangnan's spring wilderness - a must-try to fully experience the season. 🚘Transportation Guide: Only 1 hour from Suzhou, about 2 hours from Shanghai. Drive to the pier and take a ferry to the island. 💫Island Circuit Entry▶️Dudu Farm▶Wufeng Peak▶️Linwu Cave (visit together with Linwu Plum Sea)▶️Baoshan Temple▶️Shigong Mountain▶️Mingyue Bay▶️Biyu Pavilion▶️Piaomiao Peak▶️Huyu▶️Dongcun Ancient Village▶️Hengshan Island▶️Jinze Ridge▶️Exit 🌟Attractions: ✅Dudu Farm: 🎫RMB 20-36💰 Great for photos📷 on sunny days, featuring ponies🦙, alpacas, rabbits🐰, pigs🐷, cats🐈, cat cafe, tent camping⛺️. Recommended in spring (beautiful lawn photos!) ✅Wufeng Peak (Free) Perfect for viewing rapeseed flowers in spring, golden fields near the lake make great photos. Park by the roadside, avoid driving in due to difficult turnaround on gravel road ✅Linwu Cave (same ticket as Plum Sea) 🎫RMB 50💰 "9th Cave Paradise Under Heaven" - cave stays warm in winter and cool in summer, floors can be slippery ⚠️Note: Features light shows, colorful displays, great for summer visits! ✅Baoshan Temple (Free) Parking at entrance (incense RMB 5/bundle), Fortune God brings good luck! New coffee shop (Ruyuan) and vegetarian noodles available! Pagoda up the stairs! Great views, best on clear days! ✅Shigong Mountain 🎫RMB 50💰 Large forest area with unique rocks, very photogenic! Electric vehicles available for island tour! ✅Mingyue Bay 🎫RMB 40💰 Ancient pier perfect for sunset photos, pleasant ancient village walks! Come early on sunny weekends to avoid crowds! ✅Biyu Pavilion (Free) Recommended sunset spot!✅ Unobstructed views, sea meets sky, feels like oceanside sunset watching. Bring chairs, great for photos! Park roadside! ✅Piaomiao Peak 🎫RMB 80💰 Taihu's highest peak, panoramic lake views from summit! Better to park inside scenic area! Nice walking paths along roadside! ✅Huyu 🎫RMB 35💰 Large venue, popular for social media photos! Features lawn and pool, lonely tree outside entrance, very photogenic! ✅Dongcun Ancient Village (Free) Ancient village, public restrooms🚾 available, features Jingxiu Hall (Qianlong's residence), not recommended! Lakeside camping available! Noodle shop on site! ✅Hengshan Island (Free) Roadside parking, photo spots right by road! Restrooms🚾 available! Great for photos, don't drive inside! ✅Jinze Ridge (Free) Photo opportunities on lawn, coffee shop on right peak, expansive views! Recommended. 🍜Local Delicacies: Three Whites of Taihu, Taihu Boat Snacks, Xishan Cured Meat, Wine, White Tea, Braised Pork Ribs. 🏨Accommodation Tips: Boutique homestays or lakeside hotels on Xishan Island offer excellent value. ✨Best Seasons: Spring (March-May) for flowers, Fall (September-October) for grape harvest.