[2025 Wuxi Stay] Travel Guide for Wuxi Sakura Villa （Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area） (Updated Feb)

You must come to Wuxi once in spring! Yuantouzhu, one of the three most popular cherry blossom viewing spots in the world It will become a pink ocean next~ Just take a photo of your life! 🌸 Please keep this guide for taking photos of flowers in Wuxi in spring~📷 . ✨Yuantouzhu 📍Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area, No. 1, Yuanzhu Road, Binhu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province 🎫Daytime 90/Night Sakura 115 🚗If you drive by car, you can park in Parking Lot 1🅿️Enter from Chongshan Gate, you can choose to take a sightseeing bus to Sakura Valley Station 🚖It is recommended to take a taxi to Dushan Gate and walk to Sakura Valley, which is very close! 💡If you stay at the Sakura Villa in the scenic area, you can go directly to take pictures of cherry blossoms early in the morning🌸 . 🌸Photography guide ✅Sakura Avenue When you get off the boat, turn left and you will see Sakura Avenue. There are cherry blossom trees on both sides of the road. You will be really shocked! 👀 ✅Sakura Valley Going further is the Cherry Blossom Valley, with the iconic building of Yuantouzhu, the Cherry Blossom Viewing Tower. You can take pictures of the complete building and the reflection in the water opposite the Cherry Blossom Viewing Tower. It is also a classic camera position and very photogenic📸 ✅Changchun Bridge When you get off the boat and walk forward on the right hand side, you will find the best part of Taihu Lake. Walking inside, a classical garden with cherry blossoms is so beautiful that you will be speechless! 🌸 Near Changchun Bridge, you can avoid tourists and take photos of cherry blossoms by the water~ . 💡During the cherry blossom season, it is recommended to go at 8 a.m. when there are many people, as there are fewer people! 🌸Check the flowering period in advance. Early cherry blossoms usually start at the end of February, mid-season cherry blossoms start in mid-March, and late cherry blossoms start from mid-late March to early April. You can make travel arrangements based on the weather and real-time flowering period information~ ☀️

❤Recommended reason: Spring is the perfect time for an outing~ When it comes to the most crowded place in Wuxi during spring, it has to be Turtle Head Isle, 'one of the top three cherry blossom viewing spots in the world'. You have to see it with your own eyes to know how beautiful it is! Those who are planning to go cherry blossom viewing soon must book in advance 🌸 Wuxi Turtle Head Isle 📍Detailed address: No. 1, Yuanzhu Road, Binhu District, Wuxi 🕙Business hours: 🈺️ 8:00-17:00 (Cherry blossoms at night until 4.2 extended to 21:00) 🎫 Book in advance for 90💰 (includes Taihu Fairy Island & cruise ticket) 🚉Transportation guide: 🚗 Navigate to Turtle Head Isle Chongshan Parking Lot by car 🚌 5💰 round trip within the park (Chongshan Xiu ↔️ Cruise Terminal) 15 minutes by high-speed rail from Suzhou to Wuxi 🚄 Get off at Wuxi Station and take Bus No. 1/Le You 1 Line directly to Turtle Head Isle Public transportation is recommended (driving can really make you doubt your life!!) You can get a park guide map at the ticket checkpoint Head straight to the Cherry Blossom Pavilion and Cherry Blossom Valley after entering the park The middle cherry blossoms are in full bloom right now🌸 Main varieties (Somei Yoshino, Sunshine Cherry, Oshima Cherry) The vast cherry blossom forest is spectacular to say the least 🗓Itinerary: Chongshan Gate ➡️ Chongshan Xiu ➡️ Cherry Blossom Pavilion ➡️ Cherry Blossom Valley Cruise Terminal ➡️ Taihu Fairy Island ➡️ Best spot on Taihu Lake 📸Recommended cherry blossom viewing spots ✅Cherry Blossom Pavilion ✅Cherry Blossom Valley ✅Cherry Blossom Villa ✅Changchun Bridge ✅Yixiu Bridge ✅Best spot on Taihu Lake Climb up to the Cherry Blossom Pavilion for a panoramic view of the cherry blossom forest The scene is breathtakingly beautiful, and every casual photo is a masterpiece If you finish early, you can also visit the nearby Li Garden Late spring is also the season when peach blossoms are in full bloom🌸 Peach and willow trees in full bloom, with pavilions and water kiosks, make for a picturesque Jiangnan It's well worth taking the time to slowly appreciate If you bring children, you can also go boating in the park🚣

👀 Folks, the Qingming season is the perfect time for the cherry blossoms at Wuxi's Turtle Head Isle to be in full bloom. This super considerate guide will let you easily get the hang of the right way to visit Turtle Head Isle and join this pink feast! 🌟 Highlights at a glance 🌟 - **Cherry Blossom Valley**: Be sure to check in at the dreamy Cherry Blossom Valley, where a sea of pale pink and light white greets the eye, as if stepping into a fairy tale world. Remember to bring your camera to capture these romantic moments. - **Night Cherry Park**: The cherry blossoms under the brilliant lights are even more mysterious and delicate. A visual feast at night is a must. - **Cherry Blossom Pavilion**: Looking out, a ten-mile stretch of cherry blossoms forms a light pink ocean, cloud-like and misty, magnificent; another is the Changchun Bridge and the peninsula behind it. Although there are not many cherry trees here, they are by the lake, and the clear lake water adds an infinite spirituality to the cherry blossoms, like a dream. - **Best travel time**: To not miss the night cherry blossoms, it is recommended to plan your trip in advance, arrive early in the morning, enjoy the cherry blossoms during the day, and appreciate the night cherry blossoms in the evening. - **Transportation tips**: If driving, be aware that there may be traffic restrictions during the Qingming Festival, so check the real-time traffic conditions and plan your route in advance through navigation. For those taking public transportation, you can take the K1 bus directly from the south square of Wuxi Railway Station to the main gate of Turtle Head Isle Scenic Area. - **Practical route**: Plan your visit according to the official map of Turtle Head Isle (the kind distributed by staff), avoid peak crowd times, and recommend the route from Cherry Blossom Valley → Cherry Blossom Pavilion → the best spot of Taihu Lake, but remember to arrive at the shuttle point before 15:00 to avoid missing the shuttle service. - **Special experiences**: In addition to cherry blossom viewing, you can also visit Changchun Bridge, Lotus Flower Depths, Yun Ge Wu Chen Pavilion, and other places to experience the beauty of classical gardens. Also, don't forget to take a group photo at "the best spot of Taihu Lake", which is a signature check-in spot at Turtle Head Isle! 🍴Food & Accommodation🍴 - **Taste local cuisine**: At noon, consider enjoying an authentic Wuxi meal at Hengyun Restaurant, or try the specialty restaurants on Taihu Fairy Island, while enjoying the lake view and savoring delicious food. - **Accommodation arrangements**: Inside the scenic area, there is at the entrance of Cherry Blossom Valley, which is in high demand. Outside the scenic area, you can choose next to Turtle Head Isle, a five-star hotel in Wuxi with a good location by Li Lake, next to the national 4A scenic spot Lihu Park, a 10-minute walk to the Central Park of Li Lake (Ferris wheel, carousel, lots of red-beaked seagulls and other amusement facilities), and the hotel has its own pier, which allows you to take a speedboat directly to Turtle Head Isle Scenic Area! Completely avoid traffic jams. 🛍 Warm Tips 🛍 - The water bus line allows you to drive to Guanshe Mountain Villa and take a speedboat directly to the entrance of Turtle Head Isle Cherry Blossom Valley (45 yuan one-way), but the water bus line stops between four and four-thirty in the afternoon, so you can't take a speedboat back after viewing the night cherry blossoms; both Shuimingshang and Junlai Lakeside Hotel have a water bus line. - Prepare comfortable walking shoes, as there are many attractions in Turtle Head Isle suitable for leisurely strolls and detailed appreciation; - Avoid crowding during cherry blossom viewing, protect the environment, and travel civilly. Lastly, bring a good mood and let the Qingming holiday leave the most beautiful memories under the cherry trees at Turtle Head Isle! 🌸🌈 Remember to like and follow for more travel inspiration coming your way~💕

'Everyone's photo album is filled with so many springs.' . On a sunny spring day, Turtle Head Isle welcomes its brightest moment of the year. The worry at this time is not that the flowers haven't bloomed, but that there are too many people. . Three years ago, I stayed at the Cherry Blossom Villa for the first time, I experienced the joy of driving directly to the Cherry Blossom Valley, and at the same time, I discovered the incredibly beautiful parking lot of the Cherry Blossom Villa. From an aerial perspective, it's stunningly beautiful. . 🌸Cherry Blossom Villa I always tell my friends that once the Cherry Blossom Villa starts to raise prices, it's the time when the cherry blossoms bloom. The simplest and most straightforward way to enjoy the cherry blossoms at Turtle Head Isle without worrying about money is to stay at this hotel. Get up early, and you can take better photos of the deserted Cherry Blossom Valley than those who have garden passes; at night, the cherry blossoms are right at the door, so you don't have to worry about time. . 🌸Taihu Workers' Sanatorium If not the first choice, you can consider the Taihu Workers' Sanatorium. You can also drive into the hotel, and it's just a hundred meters to the Cherry Blossom Valley. It offers a bit more value for money and is not affected by the traffic control of the Ten-Mile Fragrant Embankment. . 🌸Junlai Lakeside Hotel The hotel has a pier, and guests can take a boat directly to the Chongshan Gate Pier, the downside is that the earliest boat is at 8:30 am, which can save effort and walking, but you can't avoid the crowd. . 🌸Wuxi Luneng Marriott Hotel The hotel is 3 kilometers away from the Cherry Blossom Valley in a straight line, theoretically, you can fly a drone from the hotel. This year, hotel guests have a direct bus that can take them straight to the Cherry Blossom Valley, which is also very convenient. .

❤Recommended reason: Wuxi Turtle Head Isle has reached the best viewing season, the Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms are blooming, and it's incredibly beautiful to visit Turtle Head Isle at this time. Also, it's super crowded! ✅Must experience: 1️⃣Staying at a hotel within the scenic area allows for early morning photography (Cherry Blossom Villa or Taihu Workers' Sanatorium) 2️⃣After 7:00 in the morning, there will be traffic control. Arrive before the control to drive to the Chongshan Gate parking lot🅿️ 3️⃣Take the land cherry blossom viewing line: Take the subway and then the scenic area shuttle bus 4️⃣Take the water cherry blossom viewing line: It is recommended to take the boat from Gushan Villa Fisherman's Wharf to Turtle Head Isle Changchun Bridge Wharf⛵️. There is a parking lot at the Fisherman's Wharf🅿️. Note that tickets need to be purchased in advance‼️ 🗓Itinerary: Chongshan Gate→Chongshan Hidden Beauty→Yixiu Bridge→Ten-mile Fragrance Path→Cherry Blossom Viewing Tower→Cherry Blossom Valley→Deer Top Mountain→(Yuanben Cao Bay)→Taihu Fairy Island (round-trip by boat)→Changchun Bridge Night Cherry Blossoms→Cherry Blossom Viewing Tower Night Cherry Blossoms→Chongshan Gate 🎫Turtle Head Isle Ticket: Daytime ticket is 90 yuan per person, night cherry blossom ticket is 90 yuan per person, including ferry to Taihu Fairy Island. You can take photos of seagulls from the stern of the boat🕊, now there are fewer seagulls 🕙Business Hours: Daytime 8:00-16:30, Night Cherry Blossoms 17:00-21:00 🚉Transportation Strategy: The scenic area has two entrances, Chongshan Gate and Dushan Gate 1️⃣Chongshan Gate is on the south side, the main entrance, usually accessed by self-driving, with the advantage of a longer and more complete cherry blossom viewing route, but the downside is that it is farther from the core scenic area. It takes about half an hour to walk from the gate to Cherry Blossom Valley, and there is a free shuttle bus 2️⃣Dushan Gate is on the north side, closer to Cherry Blossom Valley and Changchun Bridge, and convenient for going to Taihu Fairy Island. However, during the cherry blossom season, the Ten-mile Fragrance Embankment in front of Dushan Gate is often under traffic control, and motor vehicles cannot enter. 🚗Public Transport During the cherry blossom season, there will be traffic control in the daytime, and it's difficult to get a taxi. You can take bus route 1 or Leyou Line 1 and get off at Chongshan Station; or take the subway to Meiyuan Kaiguang Temple, then take the cherry blossom viewing shuttle from Meiyuan to the scenic area. 🧭Photography Guide 1⃣️Changchun Bridge: The lakeside is planted with beautiful Somei Yoshino cherry trees, and there is an ancient boat with sails nearby 2⃣️Cherry Blossom Post Office: There are several large cherry trees, hung with pink cherry blossom wind chimes. 3⃣️Cherry Blossom Viewing Pavilion: Climb the tower for a distant view, feeling immersed in a continuous sea of cherry blossoms 4️⃣Cherry Blossom Valley: Dense cherry blossoms, great for photography 5️⃣Chongshan Hidden Beauty Trail: Fewer tourists, the path from Chongshan Hidden Beauty to the cherry blossom forest 6️⃣Yuanben Cao Bay: Near Dushan Gate and Deer Top Mountain, with large cherry trees by the water

My life, is ten thousand springs and bright sceneries₍˄·͈༝·͈˄*₎◞ ̑̑ This spring I must make a trip to Turtle Head Isle on Taihu Lake To admire the sailboat cherry blossoms And witness the romance of spring~ Check-in guide: 1. Enter through the Dushan Gate entrance. The park opens at 6:30 AM. It's recommended to arrive early. Purchase electronic tickets the day before and enter the park directly by scanning your ID card. 2. For night cherry blossom viewing, the Cherry Blossom Valley viewing tower will clear out before 6 PM. Make sure to stand under the viewing tower before 6 PM. Clearing the area + blue hour lasts 2 minutes for taking photos of the empty Cherry Blossom Valley. 3. If you want to enjoy the cherry blossom forest alone, it's best to stay inside Turtle Head Isle. The Cherry Blossom Villa and Taigong Sanatorium are both located inside the park, and you can also take night photos. ‼️Cherry blossom viewing time 🌸March 1st to March 15th, early cherry blossom peak, pink to rose red, about 10%-30% of the overall flower sea 🌸March 16th to March 31st, mid-cherry blossom peak, mainly the Somei Yoshino variety, white with a hint of pink, the best viewing period is from March 25th to the end of March, 90%-100% of the overall flower sea 🌸April 1st to mid to late April, late cherry blossom peak, mainly rose red ‼️External transportation 1⃣For high-speed rail, it's recommended to get off at 【Wuxi Station】, directly take Line 1 inside the station to Sanyang Plaza and transfer to Metro Line 2 to Meiyuan Station, then take the cherry blossom viewing bus for five yuan; 【Wuxi East Station】, directly take Line 2 to Meiyuan Or take Metro Line 4 to Xiajiabian and exit from Entrance 4, then take the cherry blossom viewing bus; Or take the Leyou Line 1 bus directly to Turtle Head Isle Dushan Gate inside the bus roundabout; 2⃣If driving, to avoid congestion at the entrance, you can park your car on the roadside at the entrance of 【Xiajiabian】 Metro Station, where it's safe to park without getting ticketed during special periods; 3⃣For water transport, you can drive to Guansheshanzhuang and take a speedboat directly to the entrance of Turtle Head Isle Cherry Blossom Valley (45 yuan one way), but the water transport line stops between 4 PM and 4:30 PM, so you can't take the speedboat back after viewing the night cherry blossoms; Shuimingshanghao and Junlai Lakefront Hotel each have a water transport line.

🌸 Next month, Turtle Head Isle will transform into a pink ocean🌊. While we are still sighing over the freezing rain and snow in the Su B region, making it hard to step outside🥶, who would have thought that Wuxi next month would be a romantic pink💖. This is the embodiment of the saying 'After the rain comes the clear sky, and the mountain flowers bloom profusely'🌈. The tender cherry blossoms and the azure waters of Taihu Lake complement each other, forming the standard look of spring in the Jiangnan water towns🌱. The beauty here has even been featured in 'China National Geographic' magazine, becoming a representative of fleeting splendor✨. 🎈In March, let us go to the gentle Jiangnan together, listen to the sound of life flowing🎶, and encounter one of the world's top three cherry blossom viewing spots🎖️. 📍'Cherry Blossom Valley' in Turtle Head Isle, Taihu Lake, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province 💰Daytime ticket is 90 yuan, with more discounts for online advance booking. 🚄Take the high-speed train and get off at 'Wuxi Station', then transfer to 'Bus 1'. 🚘For those driving, navigate to 'Chongshan Gate'. It takes about 2-3 hours from Shanghai and about 60 minutes from Suzhou. 🅿There is a parking lot outside the scenic area, 15 yuan/day on weekdays, and 30 yuan/day on holidays. 🛏️For accommodation, you can choose 'Cherry Blossom Villa' within the scenic area, but you need to book in advance. During the flower viewing season, hotels in the vicinity are very popular❗ 🍱No need to worry about dining, there are many options in the scenic area, including the food town, Hengyun Restaurant, Cherry Blossom Villa, and Taihu Renjia. 🌸Estimated flower viewing time: 🏵More than 30,000 cherry trees have been planted in the garden, with over 100 varieties. Cleverly creating an observation period that spans from early cherry to mid-cherry to late cherry from February to April, as well as a non-stop garden tour mode from morning to day to evening to night. The night park will be open during the full bloom of the mid-cherry Somei Yoshino. 🎯First wave: Early to mid-March, featuring pink and dark pink Kawazu-zakura and Campanula cherry blossoms. 🎯Second wave: Mid to late March, featuring the pale pink Somei Yoshino, the most spectacular scale and the most charming scenery. 🎯Third wave: Late March to mid to late April, there will be beautiful cherry blossom rain, and there are green varieties among the late cherry blossoms. 📸Recommended photo spots: 🟢Chongshan Hidden Beauty, this is the cherry blossom viewing area closest to the entrance of the scenic area, with small bridges and flowing water, offering a unique scenery. 🟠Cherry Blossom Tower, located in Cherry Blossom Valley, has three floors. When you reach the top, you feel as if you are in a sea of flowers. 🟡Changchun Bridge, an excellent spot to overlook Taihu Lake and accompany the cherry blossoms, with superb photo effects! 🌺Do not waste your prime years, do not let yourself down. Come to Turtle Head Isle and experience the beauty of cherry blossoms!

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Wuxi is located along the coast of Taihu Lake and is a small city in the south of the Yangtze River. It boasts splendid Taihu Lake scenery and the simple and profound charm of old streets and ancient towns. The Wu culture has nourished this land, and Turtle Head Isle is a famous tourist attraction in Wuxi. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the entire area is like clouds and mists, stunningly beautiful! Address: No.1 Yuanzhu Road, Binhu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province Cherry Blossom Viewing Period: Mid-March to early April (wait a bit longer to come, recently there are more people than flowers, and more seagulls than people) Ticket Price: 105 yuan (Day ticket, including ferry, 8:00- 17:00) 80 yuan (Night ticket 3.22-4.7, 17:00-21:00) Transportation: Take bus K1, K87 from Wuxi Train Station Route 1 Highlight: Park Entrance → Deer Top Welcoming the Sunlight → Sunlight River Charm (round trip) 50s Route ② Cherry Blossoms: Park Entrance → Mountain Sunlight River Charm (round trip) 30 It is recommended to take the water route through the dock, which is very smooth! After arriving at 'Guan She Shan Fisherman's Dock', purchase a speedboat ticket to directly reach the vicinity of Turtle Head Isle Changchun Bridge! Key Points 1 Best spots in Turtle Head Isle: Cherry Blossom Pavilion (Japanese-style pavilion), Changchun Bridge 2 Entrances Turtle Head Isle has two entrances: Dushan Gate opens at 6:30 am, Chongshan Gate opens at 9 am Stay Cherry Blossom Villa, right inside the scenic area! Remember to book a room one month in advance. How to avoid the crowds? Cherry Blossom Valley: Rush straight to Cherry Blossom Valley after entering, to snap a few photos without people. One at the entrance, one at the end of the path, and that's enough! Changchun Bridge: It's a 15-minute walk from Cherry Blossom Valley to Changchun Bridge. Take one photo on the bridge, one on the opposite side, and 2-3 more of the surrounding area and then leave. Cherry Blossom Pavilion: There is a path filled with cherry blossoms leading to the Cherry Blossom Pavilion, where you can take more photos. Those with drones should fly them at the Cherry Blossom Pavilion, and those without can just look around and take photos with cherry blossoms in the foreground, then leave! Cao Bay Station: The place in Turtle Head Isle with the fewest people, most ethereal, and most spiritual energy. Remember to take the sightseeing bus for those without a car, and get off at 'Autumn Rain Cao Bay' station! Taihu Lake Pier for daily seagull feeding Around 16:00, head to the pier to feed seagulls and watch the Taihu Lake sunset! After the boat ride and the departure of the large tour groups, the last thing to do is to watch the night cherry blossoms by the Changchun Bridge at the pier!

Turtle Head Isle is a peninsula lying on the northwest shore of Taihu Lake within the territory of Wuxi. It got its name because the giant rock protruding into the lake looks like a divine turtle raising its head. It is known as the "number one scenic spot of Taihu Lake". Here, you can tour the vast garden group, take a boat to feel the vast misty waves of Taihu Lake, and explore the mysteries of Taihu Fairy Island. During the cherry blossom season, the mountains and fields are full of blooming cherry blossoms, which are simply too beautiful! Best viewing period: March 20 - April 5 (peak bloom) Accommodation: If you have a sufficient budget, you can choose the Cherry Blossom Villa in the scenic area (you need to book a room one month in advance) Ticket price: The adult ticket for Turtle Head Isle is 90 yuan/person (including round-trip ferry ticket to Taihu Fairy Island). The elderly and children can enjoy half-price discount tickets. During the cherry blossom season, the scenic area will also launch special tickets, so everyone can pay attention to the dynamics of the scenic area in time. Internal transportation: As soon as you enter the gate, there is an electric car in the scenic area on the right hand side. You can choose to take the electric car to tour the scenic area or take the sightseeing car (30 yuan for a round trip) !!!Key point: The best place to watch seagulls is at the stern of the boat, where you can see flocks of red-billed gulls, which are absolutely beautiful!!!

Wuxi Cherry Blossom Manor It boasts the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms in full bloom, experience the Zen life, a recuperation and holiday resort hidden in the best part of Taihu Lake. The manor is located in the core area of Cherry Blossom Valley in the national 5A scenic spot Taihu Turtle Head Isle, with a business area of 11,000 square meters. The hotel is surrounded by cherry blossoms, with pleasant scenery, facing the vast Taihu Lake, backed by seventy-two peaks, the environment is unique. The hotel design is based on Zen theme, with more than 100 guest rooms and all-day restaurant, buffet restaurant, large, medium and small conference rooms, which can meet the needs of multimedia conferences, small performances, various banquets and other functions. It is an ideal place for vacation, leisure, tourism, and conferences.