Yuantouzhu Scenic Area Travel Tips

Travel Planning 📅 • Avoid peak times: Late March to early April is cherry blossom season 🌸 and a peak travel period, as are weekends and public holidays. If you are not visiting specifically to see the cherry blossoms, avoid these times to avoid the crowds. • Plan your trip in advance: Check the official website 🌐 or social media 📱 for information on the flowering period, events, and temporary notices. Book your tickets 🎟️ and accommodation 🛌 in advance. Transportation 🚗🚌 • Be cautious about driving: The scenic area and its surroundings are congested during peak seasons such as cherry blossom season. If you drive, leave early 🌞. You can also check the parking lots 🅿️ around the scenic area, such as the Lihu Future City Changqiao Parking Lot, which has a direct bus line 🚌 to the scenic area. • Use public transportation: Take Wuxi Metro 🚇 Line 4 to Xiajia Bian Station, then transfer to a customized bus line 🚌 to the Chongshan Gate. You can also take Bus K1 🚌 from the south square of Wuxi Railway Station 🚉 to the scenic area. • Consider the water line: Drive to Guanshe Villa and take a speedboat ⛵️ to the entrance of Yuantouzhu Cherry Blossom Valley. This avoids road congestion, but the operating hours are limited ⏰. Tickets and Admission 🎟️🚪 • Buy tickets in advance: Tickets 🎟️ can be purchased on the official website 🌐, online travel platforms 📱, etc. During peak season, you may have to queue for a long time 👥 to buy tickets on site. • Pay attention to ticket packages: There are many types of tickets, including packages 🛳️ that include transportation and cruises in the park. Choose according to your needs. The main entrance ticket includes the ferry ⛴️, so there is no need to buy a package that includes the shuttle bus. In the Park 🚶‍♂️🌳 • Plan your route: Refer to the official map 🗺️ to plan your route. For example, during cherry blossom season, you can follow the route from Chongshan Gate to Chongshan Yinxiu, Yixiu Bridge, Cherry Blossom Forest, Shangying Pavilion, Renjie Garden, and Cherry Blossom Valley 🌸. • Plan your time: If you want to see the cherry blossoms at night but don't want to buy a second ticket, you need to arrive at Changchun Bridge 🌉 by 4:00 pm with a day ticket. • Be cautious about paid attractions: Some paid attractions in the park, such as "Flying Over Yuantouzhu," may not be worth it. Check online reviews 💬 before deciding whether to visit. Food and Drink 🍽️🍜 • Be cautious about park restaurants: The food quality and taste at Cherry Blossom Villa 🏨 may not be good. The set meals at Hengyun Restaurant 🍽️ are not good value for money. The snacks at the snack plaza are expensive and taste average. • Try local snacks: Try the xiaolongbao 🥟 and whitebait wontons 🐟 at Taihu Renjia 🏠, or the cherry blossom season limited edition double matcha cone 🍦 at Wuxie.