The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying Spring and Viewing Flowers at Wuxi's Turtle Head Isle

Turtle Head Isle is renowned as 'the premier scenic spot of Tai Lake and a top cherry blossom viewing destination in China.' The scenery here is enchantingly natural, and in springtime, aside from enjoying the landscape, the cherry blossoms are a major highlight. With over 30,000 cherry trees of 100 varieties, Turtle Head Isle Cherry Blossom Valley is the largest and most diverse cherry blossom planting base in China. During the Cherry Blossom Festival, the falling blossoms create a dance of petals, making it one of the 'top three cherry blossom viewing spots in the world'! 📍Location: No. 1 Yuanzhu Road, Binhu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province 🎫Ticket: 90 RMB/person ⌚Opening Hours: 08:00—17:00 🚗Travel Tips 1️⃣Take the subway to Meiyuan (first train at 6:24), then ride a shared bike, about 15-20 minutes. 2️⃣Take the subway to Meiyuan, then take the shuttle bus from Meiyuan to Turtle Head Isle Dushan Gate (5 RMB). 3️⃣Take a yacht from Guanshe Mountain Villa, 45 RMB directly to Changchun Bridge, where you can see seagulls. 4️⃣Drive or take a taxi to Dushan Gate, which opens at 6:30, but traffic control starts at 7:00 on Bogong Island. 5️⃣Take bus route 1 or Leyou 1 to Chongshan Gate, about 1 hour from the starting station on weekdays. 📌Cherry Blossom Viewing Route From Cherry Blossom Valley to the pier to Changchun Bridge to Turtle Head Isle to the Cherry Blossom Pavilion, the whole journey took 6 hours. 🔥Three Must-Visit Check-in Spots 1️⃣Cao Bay Here you can capture huge cherry trees and their beautiful reflections in the calm lake waters. The light and shadows are more attractive in the afternoon, and it's not too crowded, making it a great spot for photography. 2️⃣Changchun Bridge This is a classic spot in Turtle Head Isle. To find an empty Changchun Bridge, you must go early in the morning. The nearby Jiangxue Pavilion is also beautiful, and the yellow building is the Gu's Songfen Hall, surrounded by cherry blossoms. 3️⃣Cherry Blossom Pavilion The cherry blossoms nearby are particularly lush, and of course, it's usually crowded. Climbing up the pavilion to overlook the cherry blossoms covering the hills is stunning. 📷Recommended Photo Spots 1️⃣Stand on Changchun Bridge and shoot the courtyard in front. 2️⃣Take a photo of Changchun Bridge from the left side of the archway amid the cherry blossoms. 3️⃣On the second floor of the Cherry Blossom Pavilion on the left side, where the cherry blossoms are lush, you can be among the flowers without needing a ladder. 4️⃣The panoramic view of the Cherry Blossom Pavilion and Changchun Bridge; if it's too crowded, consider taking night photos. 5️⃣The cherry blossoms at the Cherry Blossom Pavilion are super beautiful. 6️⃣Shoot the pavilions and terraces next to Changchun Bridge. 7️⃣Take photos of Changchun Bridge from the courtyard on the left side of the tea room. 🌟Travel Tips 1️⃣Be sure to go early, otherwise it gets too crowded. 2️⃣If you can arrive before 7:30, you can drive to the Dushan Gate parking lot, where parking costs 15 RMB, so you won't have to walk far when leaving. 3️⃣The visitor center is outside Chongshan Gate, where you can store luggage. 4️⃣Remember to get a map from the visitor center, or take a photo of the large map at the entrance. 5️⃣There are 5 stamping points in total, 3 in Cherry Blossom Valley, 1 at Changchun Bridge, and 1 at the ferry terminal. 6️⃣Bring extra water, as it can get very hot and thirsty. Also, bring some snacks like biscuits, as food inside is expensive. 7️⃣Consider bringing a picnic mat for resting anywhere when tired, picnicking or resting under cherry trees is super refreshing. 8️⃣If you like night cherry blossoms, it's recommended to come after 3 pm to avoid peak times. 9️⃣Behind the Cherry Blossom Pavilion is Luding Mountain, where there are vast areas of cherry and rapeseed blossoms. If you walk up the mountain, you can always find a quiet spot, and when the wind blows, it's like a rain of cherry blossoms.