[2025 Changshu Attraction] Travel Guide for Shanghu Water Forest (Updated Apr)

There is a kind of stunning beauty~ "The dawn redwoods in Changshu Shanghu have turned red" The dawn redwoods in Changshu Shanghu include pond cypress and bald cypress! Pond cypress is native to the Americas and has a strong tolerance to waterlogging, allowing it to grow normally in long-term waterlogged environments, making it an ideal tree species for creating water forests! Bald cypress: Also water-tolerant, suitable for growing by the water. The branches of bald cypress are tall and straight, with a graceful tree shape, reflecting in the water, creating a beautiful scene of dynamic and static combination! The water forest in Shanghu Scenic Area covers an area of more than 300 acres, with a total of 300,000 pond cypress and dawn redwoods covering the water surface. It is not only a paradise for birds but also a great place for tourists to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the natural beauty. Every early December, the pond cypress and bald cypress in Shanghu Scenic Area form a unique water forest landscape, earning the reputation of "Amazon of Jiangnan"! 📍Navigation: Changshu Shanghu Scenic Area, Water Forest 👍Seasonal Play: The dawn redwoods in the hundred-acre water forest in winter have all turned red, which is spectacular and definitely not to be missed! You can take a bamboo raft for a ride! 🎫Tickets: Annual pass available ❤️Tips: You may have to queue for the bamboo raft!

Went to Changshu with my sisters, and was really amazed by the beauty of Shanghu's water forest😍 Riding a bamboo raft through it, I felt like I was in a fairyland🖼️ The autumn maple leaves were as red as fire, super photogenic📷 The highlight was the "Guoyun Jiangnan" Shanghu Guochao Cultural Festival, the opening of the Guofeng show was simply amazing! Beichuan Wanwan, Tian Jiuluo, and Gong Han led the show, their temperament, their costumes, full of ancient charm and fashion sense, I was mesmerized 🌲Shanghu's water forest bamboo raft tour is a great experience to get close to nature and feel the beauty of ecology. Riding on a simple bamboo raft, you slowly enter the water forest, as if you are entering a green fairyland isolated from the world. In spring, the water forest is green, and the new branches and leaves of the pond cypress are tender and dripping, shining with the luster of life under the sunlight. The breeze blows, and the leaves rustle, as if whispering the story of spring. The bamboo raft shuttles through the narrow waterways, and the clear water reflects the pond cypress on both sides, forming a beautiful symmetrical picture. In autumn, the water forest is like a colorful oil painting, the leaves of the pond cypress gradually turn red, as red as fire, intertwined with the golden ginkgo and green pine and cypress around, forming a colorful autumn scene. During the bamboo raft tour, you can also watch the life of the herons up close, they sometimes fly low over the water to forage, sometimes rest on the branches to groom their feathers, graceful, adding a lively atmosphere to the water forest. Whether you are a photography enthusiast or an ordinary tourist, you can find your own beautiful moments here, immersed in the picturesque natural scenery. 👣When you're tired of walking, go to the Moon Dike wooden walkway, the activity market is super lively, all kinds of cultural and creative gadgets are so beautiful that you'll want to buy them all

Shanghu Lake Water Forest is located in the Shanghu Lake Scenic Area on Huanhu South Road, Changshu City, and is known as the "Amazon of Jiangnan." It is a paradise for thousands of egrets, and remains beautiful throughout the seasons. At this time of year, the pond cypress forest in Shanghu Lake has already changed into its red autumn attire, like a natural oil painting. Take a bamboo raft and weave through the pond cypress forest, feel the unique charm of the season's colors, and drift through the water forest as if entering a fairy tale world.

: : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

It's not Dali❗It's Suzhou Changshu🏞A gentle water town 🍂Autumn colors are getting stronger The scenery of Shanghu Scenic Area also changes accordingly Water forest by the lake🌳 What comes into view is the gorgeous red leaves🍁 In the warm embrace of the sun ☀️ The water is rippling and shining 🌟 Like an exquisite oil painting🖼️ Sitting on a bamboo raft 🛶 Let time flow slowly Immerse yourself in this peaceful and beautiful afternoon In Shanghu, every moment of tranquility is a kind of enjoyment🥰 📍Attractions: Changshu Shanghu Scenic Area (Water Rhythm Jiangsu Annual Card, Suzhou Garden Annual Card, Changshu Tourism Annual Card are available for entry) 🎫Tickets: 80💰 Large cruise ship: 40💰 Speedboat 40💰 Forest Bamboo Raft 30💰 ⌛️Play time 3-4 hours 🚗Transportation: -🚌Bus: Take Changshu 116/Changshu 117/Changshu 217/Changshu You 3 to Shanghu Scenic Area 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Shanghu Scenic Area, there is a large parking lot in the scenic area, parking is very convenient 🇨🇾 Tour route: Entrance→Battery car cruise terminal→Chinese Peony Garden→Hushan Hall→Xuan Ge Taiwan Theater→Wisteria Corridor→Happy Island→Water Forest→Xianlai Tea Garden→Yeshe Shanghu Campground→Moon Dike→Fushui Villa 🗽Attractions: 🌳Water Forest: There is a large area of ​​Metasequoia trees in the lake, which are now golden yellow and the most beautiful moment 🌸Lotus: The Shanghu Scenic Area is full of lotus flowers. In summer, the lotus flowers are in full bloom and very beautiful. If you go there now, they have withered. It will be very beautiful in summer. 🕌Fushui Villa: It is a typical Su-style garden and a fine private garden in Jiangnan. It was the residence of Qian Qianyi, a scholar in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, and Liu Rushi, a talented woman. 🛶Bamboo raft: You need to buy a separate ticket for the bamboo raft, which is paddled by someone and can go deep into the water forest. It is recommended to take a bamboo raft ride.

|Enjoy the Autumn Scenery. 🌟 I am busy with work on weekdays, and I always want to relax on weekends. I want to find a scenic spot to get close to nature. I have been to many places in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. 🌿 This time, I chose to drive to Shanghu Scenic Area. Shanghu Bay is located at the foot of Yushan Mountain. Legend has it that Jiang Taigong once fished here to avoid King Zhou of Shang. In November, this place is already full of autumn scenery, which is intoxicating. - 🍁 Water Forest: The pond cypress trees turn from green to red, and the gradient colors create a unique landscape painting of nature. Walk around on the wooden plank road, listen to the birds singing, or take a bamboo raft, shuttle through the woods, the hustle and bustle of the city disappears instantly, and you feel relaxed. - 🍃 Fushui Villa: The original site is located at the southern foot of Yushan Mountain, under Fushui Rock. It is the place where the great writer Qian Qianyi and the talented woman Liu Rushi once lived. It was rebuilt in a different place in the scenic area in 2008. This area includes buildings such as Mingfa Hall, Qiushui Pavilion, Ougeng Hall, Chaoyang Pavilion, and Huaxin Building. You can see the pavilions and towers between the mountains and rivers, and it is also very photogenic to take pictures in Hanfu. - 🔎 If you are traveling with children, you can take a shuttle bus at the entrance of Parking Lot 2 to Feixiong Park. 🍬 Candy Party: The newly decorated candy decorations are full of childlike fun. Donut check-in wall, huge candy bag, and colorful cake candy girl parade performance, every minute is sweet! - 🛰️ Micro Science and Technology Museum: With the theme of aerospace, realistic scenes, rich interactive experiences, and immersive science popularization space, let's start a magical space journey together. - 🌟 There are also activities such as Volcano on Top, Flying Wild Trees, Jungle Adventure, and Real CS, to spend a pleasant day!

[Changshu Shanghu Water Forest: A Feast of Red Leaves in Autumn 🍁] With the arrival of autumn, Shanghu Water Forest has transformed into a colorful world. This is not the distant Kanas, but a beautiful scenery in Changshu, Jiangsu, where you can fully enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature during the weekend. [Location and Transportation] 📍 Shanghu Water Forest is located at No. 3 Taigong Road, Changshu City, with convenient transportation. 🚌 Public transportation: Take bus No. 116, 117, 217, or You 3 to Shanghu Scenic Area Station. 🚗 Self-driving parking: There are two parking lots in the scenic area, with a fee of CNY 7 per time. It is recommended to park near Parking Lot 1, which is close to the visitor center. [Opening Hours and Tickets] ⏰ Off-season opening hours: 08:10–16:10, peak season opening hours: 08:10–16:40. 🎫 Ticket price: CNY 60 in the off-season (January–February, June–August, December), CNY 80 in the peak season (March–May, September–November). Visitors with the Water Charm Jiangsu Annual Card, Suzhou Garden Annual Card, or Changshu Tourism Annual Card can enter for free. [Experience] 🛶 Boat experience: CNY 40 for a large boat on the outer lake, CNY 20 for an electric boat on the inner lake. 🚣‍♂️ Bamboo raft experience: CNY 25 per person. ⚠️ Speedboat: CNY 40 per person. [Travel Tips] ⏰ Recommended travel time: 4–6 hours. The Shanghu Scenic Area is large, and you can fully experience the water forest, Fushui Villa, Shanghu Ten Sceneries, and other special attractions. [Shanghu Feixiong Park] 🎪 Located about 500 meters from Shanghu Scenic Area, Feixiong Park has a variety of non-powered facilities, a cute pet area, a micro science and technology museum, and real-life CS and other entertainment projects, suitable for family travel. In Shanghu Water Forest, you can sit on a bamboo raft, quietly admire the red leaves around you, and feel the tranquility and beauty of autumn. The beautiful scenery here is like an oil painting, shimmering in the sunlight, making people linger. Why not take advantage of the weekend to check in here and enjoy an unforgettable autumn trip? 🍂🖼️

💁🏻‍♀️ In the colorful autumn scenery of Changshu, There must be the Metasequoia red on Shanghu Lake Ring Road. Friends who like photography, During this period, They should all be anxiously waiting for the red poplars and metasequoias. Intense color reproduction. Me too, In the ordinary and trivial days, Looking forward to nature, The Maillard color system for autumn and winter will arrive soon. This is a warm color. Full of nostalgia. ✍️ On the Shanghu Lake Ring Road, This Metasequoia forest is not very large. The heights are staggered. Along the waterfront, Spreading out to the depths of Shang Lake, Spring and summer are cool dark green. When the autumn wind blows, This small Metasequoia forest gradually became more beautiful. Green, orange and yellow, Very beautiful. The colder the autumn wind blows, The more intense the color, Who can not like it? 🧣 Shanghu Ring Road is quiet and peaceful. I have nothing to do. I like driving. Enjoy the scenery along the lakeshore. The lake bank is covered with green grass all year round. Take a walk along the lake trail. Overlooking Shang Lake, Egrets and water birds fly and play on the lake. It is a picture of peaceful years. A very healing place. 🍂 In early winter, There are several places in Yucheng where you can enjoy Metasequoia glyptostroboides. This place, It should be autumn and winter in the whole city. The first Metasequoia forest to change color. It's very photogenic to take photos standing on the embankment. If you like aerial photography, That's the same as me. Please come once. Water birds fly and play in the redwood forest. Leaping on the lake, Light and graceful, It was as if I was brought into the painting without realizing it. 📷 Go check in on the weekend. The autumn wind blows. This Metasequoia forest on the weekend, It should be more red. Limit the beauty of autumn and winter to Hide in the camera! 🚗Self-driving and free parking 🚴🏻‍♀️: Best for cycling 🎫Tickets: Free 📇Address: Huanhu South Road, Shanghu Scenic Area, Changshu

You can also swim in the bamboo rafts in the lake. When the boatman uses the bamboo poles to force the back, the bamboo rafts slowly move forward. Turning a small bend is another different scenery, so you can suck deeply. From time to time, there will be egrets flying over the sky above your head. Don't miss this moment. Prepare the camera in your hand and adjust to continuous shooting mode. Continuous focus and automatic tracking will be able to take a picture of your own satisfaction. [Travel Tips]: [Address]: West End of Huanhu South Road, Changshu City, Suzhou (Shanghu Main Entrance) [Tickets]: High season (3 Month-May, September-November) Adult ticket is 80 yuan, and the off-season (June-August, December-February) adult ticket is 60 yuan. [opening time: 8