[2025 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Mingyuewan Ancient Village (Updated Mar)

Full of exquisite mansions and ancestral temples, stone slab streets, a pier, a wharf, and other public buildings, Bright Moon Bay flourished during the Qianlong period. Bright Moon Bay has a long history. With its wonderful scenery, it has served as a literati meeting point since ancient times. Poets like Bai Juyi, Jia Dao, Huang Tingjian and Gao Qi all wrote verses praising its beauty.

Mingyue Bay Ancient Village, where King Wu and Xi Shi admired the moon. A thousand-year-old camphor tree greets you at the entrance, next to the filming location of the popular TV series, "All is Well." Follow the alley on the left to explore Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture: the Huang Family Ancestral Hall, the Fan Li Wealth-Seeking House, and the Ritual and Music Hall. The best scenery is at the Mingyue Bay Ancient Wharf, offering stunning views of Taihu Lake. The sunset is said to be beautiful, but unfortunately, the weather wasn't cooperating on my visit.

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📍XiShanDao 🎉Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a different life 🎉Be captivated by the beautiful scenery. Today is all about happiness - Attractions • 🏕️Mingyue Bay Ancient Village: With a thousand years of history, it gets its name from its moon-like shape. At the Mingyue Bay ancient wharf, you can see the stunning sunset over the orange sea. It's truly breathtaking! It's as if you've traveled back in time, experiencing the tranquility and beauty. This is also a filming location for the TV series "All Is Well," making it a great spot for photos📷. • 🗻Shigong Mountain: A peninsula extending into Taihu Lake, surrounded by water on three sides and backed by lush forests. Here, you can stroll around the island, experience the waves crashing against the shore up close, and relax and unwind. The scenery on the mountain is also beautiful, with green trees and fresh air, making you feel refreshed😃. • ⛰️Piaomiao Peak: Known as the highest of the seventy-two peaks of Taihu Lake, although not high in altitude, it's very family-friendly. Climb to the top together and overlook the misty Taihu Lake scenery, letting the spring greenery fill your eyes. It's a fantastic feeling! Along the way, you can also admire various beautiful flowers, plants, and trees, as if you're in a fairyland🌸. • 🏔️Linwu Cave: Warm in winter and cool in summer, with a year-round temperature of around 20°C. Inside, there's a dazzling light show, and caves within caves, creating a unique world! It's the perfect summer escape, and you can also admire the wonders of nature. It's truly magical✨. - Photo Spots • 🏝️Hengshan Island Kamakura Road: A lakeside road with a Japanese drama atmosphere. With the lake, sky, road, and mountains as the backdrop, every shot is like a scene from Kamakura. It's a fantastic place to take photos and create lasting memories🤳. • 🏜️Jingshan Sunset Viewing Platform: Here, you can see the same lighthouse from the Korean drama "Goblin." It's an excellent spot for watching the sunset. Tall trees, soft grass, and open water make you feel like you're at the seaside. The photos taken during sunset are incredibly beautiful, perfect for sharing on social media🌅. - Accommodation 🏡 Accommodation Experience 🏡 🏨Homestay | Fengqi 📍Address | No. 6, Cai Alley, Shigong Road, Shigong Village, Jinting Town 💰Average cost per person | 100+ 🛌Flowers bloom every month, fruits ripen every season. The homestay is built by the mountains and the water, with a blend of Suzhou and modern architectural styles. The white walls, black tiles, and glass floor-to-ceiling windows create a stylish atmosphere.

Just came back from Xishan Island! My mind is still full of the Orange Sea sunset over Taihu Lake, which is so beautiful that it makes me cry😭 The sun sets and the whole sky is orange-red, It is very much like the beautiful picture described by the poet "The setting sun and the solitary wild goose fly together, and the autumn water and the sky are the same color" The whole world is quiet🌊 · 🚕Transportation: 1⃣️ Self-driving, there is Taihu Bridge🌉 You can drive directly to the island 2⃣️ Bus🚌, Express Line 11, get off at the first and last stop of Shigong Mountain⛰️ · 🌇Sunset check-in place: We chose the old Internet celebrity📍【Mingyue Bay Ancient Pier】, island🏝️, tree shadows, lake water, sunset🌇... The afterglow of the sunset, sprinkled on the sparkling water, is very photogenic📸. Now it is the off-season and there are not many people. I took pictures for an afternoon! · 🍳Food & Coffee☕: We found this 📍【Yangmei Restaurant·Taihu Cuisine】near Mingyue Bay Pier. We ordered two cups of coffee and drank coffee while watching the sunset🌇. It was very comfortable! The outdoor courtyard is very comfortable, the coffee art is very beautiful, and they also have farm dishes that I can try next time! · If you have enough time, you can set off early and drive around the island. The scenery along the way is also very beautiful. Xishan Island is very beautiful! ! ! Come again next time~

Around Shanghai 🚗 The treasure walking place of 1.5h by car - Suzhou Xishan Island! The whole circumference of Taihu Lake is no less romantic than Erhai Lake. B&B around the island must be experienced, 👍 recommend this - Sui Gu Su Yi Jiang Nan B&B (Xishan 2nd Branch) ✅ Before I checked in, the butler told me the location of the bed and breakfast, check-in notes and precautions, and asked me if I had allergies, too courteous 👏. When I arrived at the B&B, the housekeeper actually waited in advance to help me carry my luggage, and I didn't have to move my hands the whole time. This service must be given a big 👍! ✅ Push the window to see Lake Taihu, the sunrise is super beautiful! In the early morning, the sun shines on Taihu Lake, and the lake is sparkling. Sitting in front of the window and watching the sunrise is so comfortable! ✅ Quality rooms, full of details! The room has central air conditioning, all-season comfort ❄ also has HD projection, open private theater at any time 🎦 smart toilet, custom hair dryer, glow mirror in the bathroom, live super peace of mind! ✅ Fun slide and sand pool, children love it, and you can also fish by the lake 🎣 Adults can enjoy their own exclusive time! Click the Journey Merchant Card below to start your experience ------- The surrounding attractions have been organized for you, take note of it now👇 🎠Happy Farm: Super fun with large pink beaches to feed small animals and landscaped little trains 🕳️ Forest House Cave: It is a limestone cave with a light show. If you are physically strong enough, you can climb the mountain from the exit to drive the float, and you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Lake Taihu 🏮 Ming Yue Wan Ancient Village: Named because it looks like the moon, it has a history of more than 2,500 years. There are pier, ancient trees, stone slab street, super rhyme 🙏Suzhou Great Ruyi Holy Land: There is an 88-meter-high Ruyi Great Guanyin gold and bronze statue. If you have enough time, it is recommended to visit ⛰️Missing Peak: 336 meters above sea level, it is a good place to climb high and look far. The climb is not difficult, suitable for children. There are minibuses at the entrance that take you up the mountain 📌Playing tips Choose a sunny day to go, the blue sky and white clouds match Taihu Lake, the view is so beautiful! Recommend Sui Gu Su Yi Jiang Nan B&B (Xishan Branch 2) Don't miss it! Take advantage of the Spring Festival holiday, relax and rush...

Don’t miss the sunset and sunset on Taihu Lake🌄 Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, wake up on Taihu Lake🌊 The mountains, rivers, lakes and the setting sun intersect with each other. Find your own peace 🏠How to stay❓ The B&B has a total of 10 rooms, facing Suzhou Taihu Lake. The rooms have unobstructed first-line lake views, and are equipped with large terraces and lake-view bathtubs🛁The rooms are equipped with Bluetooth speakers, projectors and five-star bedding. Overall comfort is very high 〰 🍚How to eat❓ Breakfast is included in the stay, and the B&B restaurant also has unparalleled views of the lake. You can stay all day sitting on the balcony with a cup of coffee. The B&B is equipped with a kitchen and restaurant. You can order Chinese food, barbecue🍖 and roasted whole lamb with the manager in advance. The boss can arrange it. 〰️ 🏝️How to play❓ ❗️Many attractions in the Xishan Scenic Area require tickets, and visiting large and small attractions is not a small expense💰. (Shigong Mountain 50 yuan/person, Linwu Cave 35 yuan/person...) So just pick two or three scenic spots to visit. 📌PS: The Millennium Pier of Mingyue Bay Ancient Village is filming outside for more pictures❗️After filming outside, we go into the ancient village and sit on the pier to watch the sunset. 👉Piaomiao Peak: Ticket + scenery transfer 65 yuan/person. If you don’t take the scenic bus, you can also go up on foot. As the first of the 72 peaks in Taihu Lake, ⛰Piaomiao Peak is actually not too high. The top of the tower overlooks Taihu Lake 👉Taihu Bridge: the only way to enter and exit Xishan Island. The scenery along the lake is very nice 📸The photo yield is high

"Meet Xishan Island, Taihu Lake, and Enjoy the Beauty of Early Winter" In early winter, why not visit Xishan Island, Taihu Lake, a place like a ginkgo secret place, and go to a romantic date in late autumn. Here, there is a beautiful picture drawn by mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas. Ride along the island route and feel the breeze blowing across your cheeks, or find a favorite place to camp by the lake and have close contact with nature. When the sun sets, the afterglow falls on the lake, sparkling, like a dream, and the seasonal delicacies can satisfy the taste buds. Transportation Guide: If you choose to drive, navigate directly to the island of Xishan Island. Along the way, the scenery of the Taihu Lake Bridge will slowly unfold like a picture scroll, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of Taihu Lake in advance. If you take public transportation, you can take Express Line 11 directly, which is very convenient. Attraction Recommendations: ① Mingyue Bay Ancient Village: This ancient village with a long history of 2,500 years is the filming location of the popular TV series "All Is Well". Walking in it, as if traveling through time, when you come to the ancient pier, you can also enjoy the beautiful sunset. The orange-red afterglow dyes the entire lake into a gorgeous oil painting, which is intoxicating. ② Great Ruyi Wonderland: Here, you can climb step by step until you reach the 88-meter-high Guanyin statue, piously praying to the Buddha, and in a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere, let your soul rest and purify for a moment. ③ Biyu Pavilion: Stroll leisurely along the lake, with the vast lake view on one side and the tall metasequoia forest on the other. The unique atmosphere surrounds you, and this is also an excellent camping spot. Set up a tent and listen to the whispers of the lake. It's so comfortable. ④ Jingshan Sunset Viewing Place: Every evening, this place becomes a popular check-in place to enjoy the sunset scenery of Taihu Lake. The rocks of various shapes by the lake and the standing lighthouse form beautiful pictures under the reflection of the sunset, and you can take a picture with a sense of sight. ⑤ Cowboy Style Resort: A variety of entertainment facilities are available, especially suitable for family trips with children. Children can play here, and adults can relax and enjoy happy parent-child time. ⑥ Hengshan Island: Hengshan Island at sunset exudes charming charm, and the scenery has the charm of "Little Kamakura", making people feel like they are in a romantic seaside town, with a unique style. ⑦ Linwu Cave: The cave is warm in winter and cool in summer. When you walk into it, the colorful light show will come into view. With the peculiar cave landscape, it is like entering a mysterious underground world, full of surprises everywhere. ⑧ Baoshan Zen Temple: As one of the best among the many temples on Xishan Island, it is full of incense, and many people come here to seek wealth and wish for a smooth life and good fortune. ⑨ Dongcun Ancient Village: This is an ancient immigrant village. After years of baptism, it still retains more than 20 Ming and Qing buildings. Every brick and tile tells the story of the past, full of historical weight. Homestay Recommendation: 📍The address is located at No. 44, Wuxiang, Shigong Village, Jinting Town, Wuzhong District, with an average price of only 100+, which is very cost-effective. Its location is excellent, just in Shigong Village on Xishan Island, surrounded by scenic spots. In the evening, walk to the ancient pier to watch the sunset, and the beautiful scenery can be beautiful to the heart. And it is very convenient to go to attractions such as Great Ruyi Wonderland and Mingyue Bay. The architectural style of the homestay is a super beautiful modern simple European-style single-family villa. As soon as you step in, the spacious and atmospheric two halls will attract your attention. The public area is full of style, showing elegance and taste everywhere. The eleven guest rooms have their unique charm, and each room is equipped with an independent bathroom, which is comfortable and free to live in. The interior layout of the room is simple but warm, and the details are handled just right, giving people a feeling of being at home. Here, whether it is enjoying the scenery, tasting food, or staying comfortably for a night, Xishan Island, Taihu Lake, can bring you an unforgettable travel experience. Come and start your wonderful journey.

Mingyuewan Ancient Village, an ancient village in Suzhou that has not yet been commercialized, is located at the southern end of Xishan Island in Taihu Lake. It was named because King Fuchai of Wu and the beautiful Xi Shi admired the bright moon here more than 2,500 years ago. Mingyue Bay is nestled in the mountains and beside the lake, surrounded by mountains on three sides. It is lush and green all year round. The village basically maintains a simple and peaceful life without any feeling of over-commercialization. The TV series "All Is Well" and "Fall in Love with You" were both filmed here. Address: West Hill, Shigong Road, Shigong Village, Wuzhong District Self-driving: Navigate to Mingyuewan Ancient Village Parking: Free Ticket: 40 yuan Open: All day Recommended check-in points: 1. Millennium Camphor The ancient camphor tree has a history of more than 1,200 years. The trunk on one side became a dead tree due to fire and thunder, but it relied on the new branches that grew later to maintain its life. The branches and leaves are lush and the overall shape is unique, just like a natural bonsai. 2. Stone Street The main road in the village is the stone street, which crisscrosses and forms a unique chessboard pattern. There are drainage ditches under the stone streets, reflecting the wisdom of ancient buildings. As the saying goes, "Mingwan Stone Street is like wearing embroidered shoes after rain", which describes the cleanliness and tidiness of the stone street. 3. Ancient Wharf The ancient wharf is the main channel for Xishan Island to communicate with the outside world. The construction period cannot be verified, but in the 21st year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1756), villagers raised funds for reconstruction. The pier is 58 meters long, 4.6 meters wide and paved with 256 granite strips. It used to be a busy place and the best place to watch the sunset over Taihu Lake. Tips for Ming and Qing Dynasty Architecture: 1. The ancient village is free after 19:00 2. It is best to arrive in the afternoon. After strolling around the ancient village for a while, you can go directly to the ancient pier to watch the sunset

🚔 Self-drive ✅️ Shanghai 👉 Suzhou Xishan Island, 1.5 hours, 40 km around the island ✅️ Electric cars are available for rent on the island, charged by the hour ✅️ Dongcun Ancient Village: Free entry ✅️ Mingyuewan Ancient Village: CNY 80/person, half price (CNY 40) after 16:30, free entry after 19:00 ✅️ Don't miss the sunset, watching the sun slowly set into the lake is so healing 👍

I've been to Suzhou many times, and it's really hard to find a unique and interesting route to walk again. A weekend day trip, the route is Dinghui Temple - Twin Pagodas - Jiachen Lane Brick Pagoda - Huan Dai Temple - Baoshan Temple - Mingyue Zen Temple - Mingyue Bay Village. Can't say it's particularly good, but it's still recommended. Suzhou Station take the subway to Lindun Road Station, Dinghui Temple is in the alley next door. Before touring, you can have a Chinese Bruch at the neighboring Wanfuxing, which is said to have been founded in 1911. The alley is named after the temple, called Dinghui Temple Alley. The temple is said to have been founded during the Tang Dynasty, and the existing buildings were rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty. In front of the temple, there are two huge ginkgo trees. When the autumn wind blows and the leaves turn yellow, it must be extremely beautiful. Of course, now they stand in front of the door like two braids, making the temple lively and playful. To the east of Dinghui Temple are the Twin Pagodas. The Twin Pagodas are yellow all over, and to be honest, they don't look high-end, but fortunately, they are surrounded by trees, and the ruins of the damaged grand hall next to them immediately present a sense of historical vicissitudes. Continue east along Dinghui Temple Alley, pass through the popular Twin Pagodas Market, and walk for ten minutes to find the Jiachen Lane Brick Pagoda. The brick pagoda is very low in height, but it is tightly structured, exquisite and delicate, with a modern aesthetic. Next to the Jiachen Lane Brick Pagoda is the Xiangmen Subway Station, so you can also walk in reverse, first to Xiangmen and then towards Lindun Road Subway Station.

Located on Xishan Island, the largest island in Tai Lake, there is an ancient village called Mingyuewan Ancient Village. This place is also a filming location for the TV series 'All Is Well' and 'Silent Separation'. The ancient camphor tree, which is 1200 years old, is one of the landmarks here. Beside the tree, the Mingyue Bridge spans the small river in the village, and the streets and alleys are paved with stone slabs. The village is circular, allowing visitors to tour in a clockwise direction. There are ancestral halls such as the Huang Family Ancestral Hall and the royal ancestral halls of the Deng and Qin families. There are also some well-preserved private residences that are open for visitors. The ancient pier on the west side is another landmark of this place and the best spot to watch the sunset. Recently, in the afternoons when the sunset 🌇 begins, this place starts to get crowded. You can enjoy the cool breeze and take photos 📷. 🍴 Along the way, there is also delicious food that should not be missed. The 28 Li Tai Lake Boat Cuisine (Guangfu Store) is the perennially top-ranked restaurant in the Tai Lake area. If you're passing by Xishan, you can't miss out on trying it once 🉐️.

The Mingyue Bay located in the Xishan Scenic Spot is also a 📍popular spot for social media check-ins. It is the best-preserved ancient village on Xishan Island, filled with old buildings. The ancient pier of Mingyue Bay is the place to watch the sunset when the sun goes down. Want to see the persimmons turn red? Every day after 18:30, many people gather on the pier or the bridge to take photos. Walk along the stone-paved roads, stroll through the old alleys, and enjoy the view of the small bridges over flowing water🌊. It has the charm of the Jiangnan area, and the TV series 'All Is Well' featuring Su Daqiang📺 was filmed here. 'Silent Separation' was also shot here. You can visit the Huang Clan Ancestral Hall and the Deng Clan Ancestral Hall. These were the places where members of these two surnames discussed important matters. Dunlun Hall, Lihe Hall, and Rende Hall are well-preserved local old farmhouses. You can take a look at the old buildings and furniture. There are tickets🎫 available for entry. In addition, there is a Fan Li Culture Museum. The scenic area has an ancient camphor tree🌲 that is 1200 years old. Tickets🎫 are 50r, group purchase for 40💰. Parking at the entrance is 🆓 Entering after four o'clock in the afternoon is only 20r, and you can watch the sunset. 👉Recently, there has been a great harvest of loquats, and the green loquats from Xishan are also very tasty👍. 👉Before going or on the way back, stop by the 28 Li Taihu Boat Cuisine (Guangfu Store) to try the authentic Taihu boat cuisine, the most popular restaurant in the area.

Avoid the trend of spring flower viewing Found this niche village in Suzhou Walk along the path to the entrance of the village You can see camphor trees that are more than 1,200 years old Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings are scattered on the chessboard street Residents at the entrance of the village live a "slower life in the past" 📍Address: Shigong Village, Xishan Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City (Taihu National Tourism Resort) 🕙Business hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00 Weekends 08:30-16:30 🎫Tickets 50 yuan Seniors over 70 years old and active military personnel are free of charge with valid certificates Free of charge for those under 1.2 meters Half-price tickets for 1.2-1.4 meters, half-price tickets for 60-69 years old

Mingyuewan Ancient Village is located on the south side of Xishan Island, the largest island in Taihu Lake. There is a Taihu Bridge in the north of Xishan Island connected to the land. According to legend, the ancient village has been inhabited during the Spring and Autumn Period, and the ancient buildings that are now seen are mainly built during the Qing Emperor Qianlong period. They are not too stunning, but the location on the shore of Taihu Lake brings a mighty lake view and delicious lake fresh, quite Attractive. If you are a tourist on the Xishan round-the-island tour, it is very suitable to use it as a foothold, and it is convenient to eat and stay, and it is also at the midpoint of the ring road. From the bus, it is the main entrance of Mingyue Bay. A 1200-year-old antique plaque at the entrance of the village is one of the landmarks of the ancient village. The Mingyue Bridge next to the tree is driven by the water of the small river. Come here to enjoy the scenery and the quaint villages, you will never feel regret.

Mingyuewan Ancient Village It seems that there is no time to go shopping. It has never recommended a card-type intensive travel method. It is most important to find interesting places and enjoy every scene with ease and freedom. Follow the navigation to find a place called Mingyuewan Ancient Village nearby. It has the reputation of water holding green hills and mountains and holding flowers. She is as quiet and simple as most ancient villages. The typical village market in Jiangnan Water Village The fenced houses. Most of the existing houses in Mingyue Bay were built during the Qing Emperor Qianlong period. The residents went out to do business and plant flowers and fruits to get rich. When entering this historic small village, I thought of Tao Yuanmings house.,. The ancient village is very quiet, in addition to the sights that can be seen, there are also a few private residences. From time to time, the road will fly over the raft, followed by the mother and daughter on the ancient road, very comfortable.