Suzhou | The fragrance of plum blossoms in Xiaxia Bay Plum Garden is overwhelming

Xiaxia Bay Plum Garden is located within the territory of Jinting Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City √ Here, plum trees form forests → Under the swathes of plum blossoms, there are also ponds! The water surface reflects the vast plum groves / The stone bridges and channels, under the reflection, create a picturesque scene + The atmosphere is incredibly beautiful ❃ It's like accidentally entering a pink world ♣ Attracting countless tourists to come and play ♣ It's really worth coming to see for yourself! 【Attraction Tips】❤ √ About the admission fee ☞ 50 yuan/adult (Free for Suzhou Leisure Year Card holders) ❤ √ About the scenic spot's features ¶ ▶ Scenic spot ☞ The most characteristic part is that → there are channels under the plum blossoms / there are stone bridges over the channels Small bridges / The reflection of plum blossoms in the water is super beautiful → Standing on the bridge, you are surrounded by a sea of plum blossoms, which is especially atmospheric ♣ The plum groves here are low and dense → Walking through the plum forest requires bending over ❤ ▶ Plum blossoms ☞ The most beautiful aspect here is → the sight of plum petals falling into the channels → It's a delightful view ❤ ▶ Food ☞ Highly recommend the nearby Dao Yin → a Chinese garden restaurant / There are also snack stalls next to the plum grove ❤ √ About recommended nearby check-in spots ☞ Linwu Cave, Mingyue Bay, Piaomiao Peak, etc. / Very worthwhile attractions to visit ❤ √ About the photography guide ¶ ▶ Outfits ☞ Wear light-colored clothes such as Hanfu, Qipao, dresses, etc. → You'll take great photos ❤ ▶ Camera positions ☞ Highly recommend the stone bridge in the plum tree grove and the last row of plum trees on the west side → They are very photogenic ❤ ▶ Timing ☞ Wait until around 5 pm when the light is softer / there will be fewer people → The photos will look better ❤ ▶ Tips ☞ You can take photos on both sides of the channel → You can capture the reflection in the water / You can also bring a picnic mat and lay it under the plum grove → This way the photos will look more natural ❤ √ About opening hours ☞ 8:00—17:00 (Entry stops at 16:30) ✈ About transportation ¶ √ Address: Xiaxia Bay Fruit Tree Seedling Base, Jinting Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province √ Transportation route ☞ Take Metro Line 5 → Get off at Taihu Xiangshan Station → Transfer to bus 691 at Taihu Tourist Center Station → Get off at CCB Xishan Branch Processing Station to Jinting Town Government Station and transfer to bus 695 → Get off at Dongcai South Station → You will arrive ❤ √ Self-driving navigation → Xiaxia Bay Road, Xishan, Suzhou 【Travel Tips】 √ Equipment ☞ It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothing / bring hats, sunglasses, and other sun protection gear ❤ √ Playtime ☞ Suitable for all seasons → The best time to enjoy plum blossoms is from late February to mid-March every year, it is suggested to visit on weekday mornings to avoid crowds, and after viewing the flowers, you can also go to Mingyue Bay Pier to watch the sunset ❤ √ Transportation ☞ It is recommended to drive there / there is a free parking lot ❤