2025 Taicang Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Actually, there is also a Shaxi ancient town in Kunming, but this Shaxi ancient town is far away yet close at hand. It's visible and tangible. It is located at No. 142 Baiyun Middle Road, Taicang City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. Navigate to the nearby Dongan Road parking lot, about a 10-minute walk away, parking fee is 3 yuan/hour, and 1 yuan for each additional hour. Ancient town ticket: Free (Tour time requires 1~2 hours) Here I found a small shop of hand-painted fans, the fans are hand-painted by the boss on the spot, 15 yuan each, the price is reasonable. The surrounding area is full of small shops owned by locals, there are also pickles made by the old lady herself, small tea houses, and you can also find some old items, etc. There are many merchants selling local specialties in the middle, such as freshly fried meat floss, cloud cake, lard rice candy, pine nut candy, sugar painting, etc. There are also many intangible cultural heritage handcrafts hidden in the ancient town, such as wood carving, bamboo weaving, etc. They are all made by the master on the spot, and you can buy them directly if you are interested. This ancient town has not been fully developed, there are many original residents, basically all in the West Market Street, where the prices are very cheap, locals set up small stalls, 5 yuan/large skewer of candied haw, 10 yuan a large bag of egg rolls, 10 yuan/jin of strawberries, basically no one on weekdays, it feels like having the whole place to yourself. The ancient architecture here is well preserved, mainly the layout of 'one river, two streets, three bridges, one island', the pace of life in the ancient town is very slow, many residents around sit at the door to chat, far from the tranquility of the city, those who like quiet can come for a walk, suitable for leisure travel! Shaxi Ancient Town

If you like skiing, but think that the Northeast and Xinjiang are too far away, then Taicang is very suitable. Club Med Taicang Resort is very close to cities such as Nanjing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. It takes about three hours for friends from Nanjing to drive there, and it's even faster by high-speed rail, taking just over an hour, which is very convenient. Club Med Taicang Resort is right next to Taicang Alps Snow World, which has more than 90,000 square meters and is the largest ski resort in East China🎿. Here you can experience the excitement and joy of skiing, and feel the wonderful ice experience brought by the colorful snow entertainment projects. Here, they use imported snow machines from France, and the indoor temperature is kept between minus 1 degree and 1 degree all year round. There are 5 ski trails with different slopes, the maximum slope is 16%, and the longest snow trail is up to 280m. Both beginners and experienced players can enjoy the joy of high-speed skiing. However, some players complain that the snow trail is not steep enough and not long enough. After all, the indoor is still limited, but I believe that here is the 'invincible' existence in the summer and autumn, because the outdoor ski resort does not open without snow at this time. In addition to skiing, you can also play ice mirror lake bicycles and snow bumper cars in the snow entertainment area, explore the ice palace, and interact with penguins. You can also go to the Snow Top Bar and Ice Mirror Castle Bar to drink away all the unhappiness. You can also see the light and shadow art exhibition in the resort, play in the camp, take the glacier train, there are really a lot of projects to play!

Can you believe it, with an average of only 200, you can check in at Suzhou·Wild Neighbor LINE FRIENDS Beauty House + Mita Sen Wild Park tickets! Asia's first LINE FRIENDS themed resort It has everything, Mita train, Sen Wild Park, Solar Terms restaurant, Xiangtang bookstore, camping lawn. Here I found a scene close to a fairy tale world ✔Diverse entertainment: Balloon field, non-powered park, cat stroking lounge, wild pub, camping experience area...... ✔Different themed accommodation styles: LINE FRIENDS theme, courtyard style LOFT, the room hides a whole park, the cute LINE FRIENDS family image can be seen everywhere in the park Xiangtang Mita train ✔Four-story large LINE FRIENDS theme park, Dream Island, Mole's House, Pine Cone Whirlwind, Honey Tower... Every corner of the room is almost filled with LINE FRIENDS elements, the pink and blue walls look even more playful, slides, rope nets, blackboards.... It's like moving the park into Brown's house ✔Brown Bear themed restaurant Mita train restaurant Ecological garden western restaurant

I had high expectations for my first stay at Clubmed, but the actual experience was average. I checked in on Sunday. There was only one counter for handling snow tickets, and the speed was relatively slow. There was no GO at check-in. The check-in time is 3 pm and the check-out time is 11 am (T3 members can delay for 1 hour). In fact, there were no rooms available at 3 pm and I had to wait. The hotel is very close to Taicang South Station and the Alps Snow World. You can cross the road to the Snow World or go through the corridor on the second floor of the hotel. Children under 4 years old eat free at the buffet dinner. There are two snack sets available at the U bar: fried chicken + sandwich/nut platter + fries. You can follow Clubmed on WeChat in advance to get the daily activity schedule. Activities marked with a small hand symbol are free to participate. Childcare is available for children over 4 years old.

It is said that Harbin is almost crowded by the little potatoes from the south this year🤣 Actually, you don't have to run so far, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai also have their own 'Ice and Snow World'☃️ 🔹Super large indoor ski resort🏂🏻 🔹Dream ice and snow park, ice sculpture maze, snow carousel🎠... Sisters who want to take big ice and snow shots, just rush!❄️ · 📍Taicang Alps International Resort 🚘 1h drive from Shanghai, 3h self-driving from Hangzhou 🚄 You can take the high-speed rail to Taicang South Station, and you will arrive right across the station! It is very suitable for a short trip around the weekend and holidays~ Feel the French ice and snow romance of the Alps❄️ · ❄️ 'Alps Snow World'❄️ ☑️ Ice and Snow Park Unlike ordinary indoor ski resorts, in addition to 🏂🏻, there is also a super fun and good-looking ice and snow amusement park in the snow world~ 📸The super French forest cabin scenery🌲, the Christmas tree in the snow is just like Finland❄️ ☑️ Ski Resort Both beginners and veterans can have fun⛷️ (There are professional ski instructors! Beginners must carry out activities under the guidance of professionals~) ☑️ Warm Area As soon as you enter the hall, there is a snow-view restaurant with super large floor-to-ceiling windows, where you can rest and replenish energy🍔 There is also a coffee shop next to the snow storage area, where you can rest and warm up when you are tired of skiing☕ Instantly get the atmosphere of the ice and snow festival🎄 · 🌲'Alps Camp'⛺ You can go to the commercial street for a stroll at night. Eating, drinking, playing, shopping and leisure can all be satisfied~ If you love photography, don't miss the Alps camp🏕️ The natural ecological camping arrangement with French style, and the bonfire🔥 is also very photogenic📸

Hello~ Everyone! Today I'm going to share with you a super comfortable parent-child self-driving tour guide, the place we're going to is Yunnan! Yunnan's tourism development is very mature, all kinds of facilities are very complete, so here is definitely an ideal place for parent-child travel. Our itinerary is as follows: D1: Fly from Hangzhou to Kunming, after a short rest, you can stroll around Kunming city and feel the beauty of this spring city. D2: Take a high-speed train from Kunming to Lijiang (about 3.5 hours), rent a car and go directly to Shuhe Ancient Town and Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area, this place is really beautiful! D3: Lijiang. Stroll leisurely in Shuhe Ancient Town in the morning, and in the afternoon we will go to Yak Meadow, where there are super cute yaks! D4: Lijiang. In the morning we will go to Pearl Sea, find a shepherd's house by a lake, children can experience horse riding, feeding lambs, in the afternoon we will go to Lijiang Ancient City to feel the charm of the ancient city. D5: Lijiang-Shaxi Ancient Town. After enjoying the hotel's breakfast, we drive to Zhongyi Market for a stroll, then set off for Shaxi Ancient Town, about 1.5 hours drive, the scenery along the way is really beautiful! D6: Free activities in Shaxi Ancient Town, here has simple architecture and quiet environment, is a good place for children to play. D7: Shaxi-Shangri-La, about 2 hours and 40 minutes drive, the scenery along the way is also magnificent. After arriving in Shangri-La, we will first go to Dukezong Ancient City for a stroll. D8: Shangri-La. Set off in the morning to Pudacuo National Forest Park and Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area, return to the hotel for rest around 4 pm, and go to Dukezong Ancient City in the evening to feel the charm of the world's largest prayer wheel. D9: Shangri-La-Lijiang. We choose to take the national road, along the way you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yunnan Plateau, it takes about 6 hours drive, but it's absolutely worth it! D10: Fly back to Hangzhou from Lijiang, ending this wonderful journey! I will share with you the detailed photos and itinerary of each day later! Our whole journey was very relaxed and pleasant, we will stay two nights in each place, the arrangement of scenic spots is not many, most of the time is free activities, children and we do not feel tired, this trip is really perfect~ I hope this guide can help you, if you have any questions or need to recommend more fun places, feel free to contact me! Wish you a pleasant journey~ 🚗🌴

ClubMed has built a 91,000 square meter indoor ski resort, which is the largest in East China. Now the sisters in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai don't have to go far to ski, they can arrange it directly on the weekend. The Snow World contains a cold area of 28,000 square meters, with a constant temperature of 1 to -1°C all year round, so students in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai can ski all year round, and they can also enjoy skiing in summer. There are 5 ski trails, 7 magic carpets, 8 ski items and 14 snow entertainment activities to ensure you have fun. The longest ski trail can reach 280m, whether you are a beginner or a player with a foundation, you can find your own fun. Rooms The rooms are designed based on the European wooden cottages in the snow mountain village. It has more of the taste of a snow village, as if you have really traveled to the Nordic in fairy tales. The interior uses a log color scheme with lively and bright geometric elements, perfectly blending fashion and nature, and the warm-toned room makes people feel comfortable and warm. Food Snowflake International Buffet Restaurant: The overall design is inspired by snowflakes, with variable geometric elements and bright colors complementing each other, creating a French elegant dining environment; serving French and local flavored three meals buffet, with Club Med's characteristic 7 themed food islands, fully satisfying guests' taste buds. U BAR: Located on the first floor of the resort, it combines a French pub and a fashionable life bar. The overall use of bright and lively tones, combined with natural wood elements, creates a relaxed and leisurely atmosphere. Snow Peak Lounge: Located on the top floor of the resort, the overall design is inspired by the snow mountain cabin pub, and you feel like you are in the Alps cabin pub. Facilities The resort also has a wealth of entertainment activities, gym, yoga room, boxing room, table tennis, spinning bike and other fitness activities for guests to choose freely. The resort is adjacent to the Alps Snow World, and guests can enter through the exclusive corridor to enjoy the fun of skiing and snow entertainment. Parent-child Taicang Clubmed has created a brand new mini club, retaining the essence of 'sports, games, performance shows', and adding a series of new activities. Children aged 4-11 can be entrusted, freeing parents' hands. Amazing Family also has many family activities, where you can enjoy wonderful parent-child time with your children.

#passionpassport This is a small old town and has many things to visit and enjoy it small market place. This place small but yet hold lot of old China History. Old houses, Old streets and wooden architecture all looks so nice and is well maintained. There are many small souvenirs shops and restaurants which serves traditional Chinese Food. There are also many massage parlors which is very famous for traditional Chinese massage and is very good. This village looks really beautiful. There is also a photograph studio which gives traditional Chinese costumes and gets you click photos in traditional Chinese dresses. #passionpassport #beautifuldestinations #travelinspiration

#passionpassport Taicang gets beautiful when spring arrives. City gets green, With flowers around and beautiful plays and trees turn green. When spring approaches, Taicang natives start "eating" spring, that is , to eat seasonal vegetables. There is a saying in Taicang that says one may get to know the taste of spring after eating bamboo shoots. Seasonable bamboo shoots feature thin outer skin and thick flesh and is better to braise or pickle it. Fiddlehead is renowned as the king of mountain vegetables. When its leaves are still curled and not yet spread, it's the best time to pick them up and stir-fry them together with shredded meat after being salted. #passionpassport #beautifuldestinations #travelinspiration

#passionpassport Jingcang Lake is around 5 Kms from Taicang downtown. This lake has surrounding area with greenery and forest. There are many activities one can do in this. There is a tree house, Boating in lake are available on Motor Boat or self peddling boats. Cycle are available in lake on rent. There is also a restaurant in lake park and many people visit it to spend time on weekend and holidays. There is also area where people can camp and do picnic. A large open ground is available where kids and adult fly kites. It’s a good place to relax and enjoy. #passionpassport #beautifuldestinations #travelchina #travelinspiration

The historical and cultural heritage of Shaxi Ancient Town is rich, and it preserves the unique Ming and Qing dying buildings, the deep ancient alleys, the ancient bridges and the former residences of historical and cultural celebrities. The Qipu River, which was excavated in the Song Dynasty, runs through the town. The river is wide and there is an island in the river. It is a major feature of the ancient town of Jiangnan. The ancient houses on both sides of the river are patchwork and row upon row. The streets along the river stretch for 1.5 kilometers, telling the prosperity of Shaxis former trade. There are three ancient stone arch bridges on the river (both Taicang City cultural relics protection units): Liji Bridge, Yongqiao Bridge, and Yixing Bridge, all with typical Qing Dynasty architectural style. Shaxi is also a place where humanities gather. Wu Xiaobang, an outstanding dance master of our country, was born here. He blended dance and life ingeniously and became one of the pioneers of Chinese new dance art. Combined with the traditional culture of the ancient town, Shaxi has carefully created poetry museums, woven pavilions, dance halls, and children's funhouses, so that visitors can enjoy leisure and entertainment as well as some knowledge and culture.

Shaxi is located in the middle of Taicang City, Jiangsu Province, 50 kilometers away from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. The Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway has opened an exit here, only two hours from Shanghai to Shaxi. The ancient town of Shaxi has a long history, unique scenery and rich products. It is known as the Southeast Eighteen Town, Shaxi First Town.

Shaxi Ancient Town, the first thing that comes to mind is Dali, Yunnan, which is a major town on the ancient tea-horse road. However, in Taicang, Jiangsu, not far from Shanghai and Suzhou, there is also an ancient town of Shaxi. Not very famous, there are not many tourists, and no tickets are accepted. Shaxi Ancient Town is already a village in the Tang Dynasty, and it has a long history than many ancient towns. In the Yuan Dynasty, it became a marketplace, and the Ming Dynasty merchants became a major commercial and trade town. At present, there are more than 600 houses and more than 4,200 houses in the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, which are contiguous and fragmented. Alleys are narrow and long, and from time to time there are local old people living in the alleys slowly coming out. By the time of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with the development of industry and commerce, a large number of merchants came into being, and it became a famous commercial and trade town. The Song Dynasty Fan Zhongyan presided over the Qiputang that runs through the town. The river is wide and there is an olive island in the river. It was cut off when the Xinqipu River was excavated in 1954. There are three ancient stone arch bridges on the river: Liji Bridge, Yongqiao Bridge and Yixing Bridge, all with typical Qing Dynasty architectural style. Meizu years, the town is booming. Supervising Yu Shi Su Zan's "Yu Shi Fu", Shanxi Road Yu Shi Cao Yu, the Criminal Department Langzhong Ye Yuchun and other officials, have built a government here, the street scene is good, "Shaxi Eight Views", far and near famous. The stone arch bridge is a good place to enjoy the scenery. There are no cruise ships in the river and the water is calm.

Riding the smart rail through the black-tiled and white-walled streets of Jiangnan, the Retreat & Reflection Garden rests like a piece of jade in the depths of Tongli's waterways. This garden, hailed by UN experts as a "specimen of Oriental architectural aesthetics," encapsulates millennia of Chinese literati’s spiritual code within its modest ten acres. The deliberately low eaves at the garden gate conceal a clever design—the moment you pass through the narrow entrance, the world suddenly opens up. This embodies the ancient gardening wisdom of "suppression before elevation," mirroring the owner's life trajectory from officialdom to reclusive life. The nine-bend corridor reflected in the water resembles a time tunnel, its 108 carved windows reframing the view with every half-step: in spring, wisteria cascades over jade balustrades; in autumn, maple leaves transform the windows into crimson stained glass; and in winter, the snow-capped "Sleeping Cloud Pavilion" appears like a celestial palace suspended in the clouds. The garden's centerpiece, the "Flush of Pink" stone boat, disrupts the static aesthetic of traditional gardens. Its bow parts the water's ripples, while koi fish swim in its wake. When morning mist drifts over the gunwales, the entire boat seems to glide through the hazy waters. This technique of "creating movement through stillness" embodies the owner's life philosophy, transforming the ups and downs of official life into artistic inspiration. The true beauty of the Retreat & Reflection Garden reveals itself at dusk. As the boatwoman's oar dips into the water beneath the three bridges, the rhythmic splashing startles the bronze bells hanging from the eaves, and warm yellow light spills from the riverside windows. The sound of Pingtan storytelling from the South Garden Tea House mingles with the delicate aroma of Biluochun tea, intertwining with the savory scent of soy sauce wafting from the Wine Jar and Rice Bucket restaurant across the river. At this moment, one grasps the profound meaning of the "Cool Rain on Wild Rice Pavilion" on the garden's west side—the swaying of the remaining lotus leaves in the pond is not merely the autumn wind, but the vibrant pulse of Jiangnan culture. TIPS: 1. Magic Hour: At 3:45 pm, the setting sun gilds the wood carvings of the "Water Fragrance Pavilion." At 7:00 pm, when the red lanterns are lit, capture timeless symmetrical photos from the "Xin Terrace." 2. Hidden Path: Looking north from the second floor of the "Embrace Victory Pavilion," you'll see five buildings forming a hidden "隐" (hidden) character. 3. Taste of Memory: At the garden exit, the "Retreat & Reflection Pastry" shop offers mint pine nut cakes based on a recipe from the Ren family's private chef during the Guangxu era. Tracing your fingers across the weathered swastika patterns on the pillars of the "Sky Bridge," you suddenly decipher the garden's ultimate secret—the seemingly casual corners, the deliberately blank walls, the suggestive window lattices are, in fact, three-dimensional poems left by the ancients for posterity. Every detail whispers: the true essence of Jiangnan lies not in what meets the eye, but in where the heart leads.

When spring arrives and the scenery is bright, go out for a walk in the countryside, sweep the tombs, and visit the simple garden and blooming plum blossoms. Taicang South Garden is such a good place. 👍Recommended reasons: ✅ South Garden, known as the premier garden of our county in the Qing Dynasty. Built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty by Wang Wensu (styled Xijue), the prime minister of the time, it covers over 30 mu and mainly consists of "Embroidered Snow Hall," "Pool Reflection Pavilion," and "Fragrant Wave Pavilion." It was where Prime Minister Wang handled government affairs and cultivated plum blossoms and chrysanthemums. It is also known as "Grand Tutor's Mansion" among the locals in Taicang. In the early Qing Dynasty, Wensu's grandson, Wang Shimin, a famous painter, collaborated with rockery master Zhang Nangyuan to expand the garden. It was deserted during the Qianlong period, rebuilt during the Jiaqing and Daoguang periods, renovated during the Tongzhi period, and damaged again during the war. The garden was abandoned before the Great Leap Forward. In August 1998, the local government redesigned and renovated the garden based on original photos and drawings. ✅ The reconstructed South Garden covers over 50 mu, and the gatehouse is in a typical Ming Dynasty style. The plaque hanging on it with the two characters "South Garden" is the calligraphy of Dong Qichang, a great calligrapher of the Ming Dynasty. Dong and Wang Shimin were fellow friends. ✅ "Our county's gardens" pursue an ideal living environment where people can see mountains and forests in the city and live in harmony with nature. In South Garden, you can appreciate plum blossoms, architecture, small bridges and flowing water, and the peaceful life of Taicang's literati. 📌 Address: No. 7, Nanyuan East Road, Taicang City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province ⏰ Opening hours: 8:30-16:30 🎫 Tickets: Free 🌼 Small Tips: Lunch suggestion: There is a "South Garden Noodle Restaurant" next to South Garden, which mainly serves Suzhou-style soup noodles at reasonable prices. It is a small noodle restaurant frequented by locals.

[✨Encounter a Renaissance castle in Jiangnan! This Taicang hotel is breathtakingly beautiful!] "Who knew?! I discovered a treasure hotel in Suzhou Taicang‼️ German heritage + European castle design + Shanghai style culture fusion It's like traveling back to Renaissance Europe~" 🏰｜Instantly step into a painting｜ ✅Atrium rose waterfall + huge lawn wedding venue💒Encounter a proposal, romance level maxed out! ✅German luxury blended with oriental elegance, every corner is an aesthetic feast ✅Indoor children's play area/gym/lobby bar, enjoy a staycation without leaving the hotel 🛋️｜Live in an artist's dream｜ 💙Navy blue themed rooms with a built-in aristocratic filter 🛏️High-end bedding + smart room controls, lie down and enjoy cloud-like comfort 🎨Full of European classical elements in the details, you won't be able to stop taking photos! 🍽️｜A Eurasian feast for the taste buds｜ ▫️Chinese Restaurant: Jiangnan elegance meets Cantonese delicacies🥢 ▫️Western Restaurant: Freshly grilled seafood + Tomahawk steak🥩German sausage with craft beer YYDS! (⚠️tips: The Eggs Benedict for breakfast is a must-try!) 📸｜Surrounding area guide｜ 🚶♂️5-minute walk → Haiyun Di Scenic Street (feels like the Seine River) 🚗10-minute drive → Taicang Museum/Alps Snow World⛷️ 📍Address: Suzhou Taicang | Steigenberger Park Resort 🚄Transportation: 1-hour drive from Shanghai/15-minute taxi ride from Taicang Station "Key points‼️ Wedding photo shoot/Anniversary/Pretend to be in Europe series This hotel definitely deserves a spot on the list of magical hotels in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai💫"

Come to Taicang to admire the ancestors and admire the outstanding people and beautiful scenery. Taicang, as the name suggests, is the emperor's granary. It is said that it began in the Spring and Autumn Period. Taicang, Blessed with unique natural conditions, is a natural treasure. The Yangtze River coastline is not frozen or silted up, stretching for dozens of kilometers, creating the world-famous Liujiagang. In the Tang and Song dynasties, the sea access had been formed. Du Fu wrote in his poem, "Wumen from Wumen, with grain and cloth, sailing across the sea to Penglai", "Wumen" refers to the seaport of Taicang; In the Song Dynasty, Dongyuan merchant ships came to trade; In the Yuan Dynasty, it became the starting port of maritime transport and a major foreign trade port with many foreign merchants, "Ten thousand ships for transport, thousands of ships for merchants", known as the "Six Countries Wharf" and "The No. 1 Wharf in the World"; Liujiagang, is truly the No. 1 town at the end of the river and the beginning of the sea. There are many celebrity memorials here It is so dazzling and breathtaking! Time flies, stars move, and the constellations change. Although this person is gone, his poetry will live forever. He will be worshipped for thousands of years and worshipped by the people. Observe and think about it, and you will understand and gain something.

🌳February 23, Sunny. Stepping into the Hangzhou West Lake Tea Museum Park felt like entering a crimson spring dream. The red plum blossoms are in full bloom, about 80% open, their branches stretching freely. The fiery red blossoms sway gently in the breeze, bringing the unique romance of spring. 📍【Address】：Shuangfeng Branch of the China National Tea Museum, Hangzhou (After entering, there's a steep slope. White plum blossoms are on the right side of the slope. Walk to the end of the slope, turn left, and keep going to see the red plum blossoms.) 🎫【Tickets】：Free admission, but it's closed on Tuesdays, so don't go on a Tuesday! 🚗【Transportation】：Take bus No. 87 or No. 27 to "Shuangfeng Station." It's about a 300-meter walk from there. You might encounter other small delights of spring along the way. ⏰【Opening Hours】：Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00–16:30. For stunning lighting, go early in the morning when the sunlight bathes the petals in a soft, translucent glow. 📸【Photo Spots】： Giant Plum Blossom Tree: As the "star" of the Tea Museum Park, this ancient plum blossom king has a long history and abundant blossoms. The profusion of flowers resembles pink clouds. Standing beneath the tree, with the blossoms as a backdrop, portraits and close-ups are exquisite. Paths within the Tea Museum Park: Stroll along the winding paths lined with blooming red plum blossoms, complementing the white walls and black tiles of the Jiangnan gardens. Every shot captures the poetic charm of spring in Jiangnan. Jiamu Garden: Here, tea trees and plum blossoms complement each other. Photos taken amidst the fragrance of tea and plum blossoms have a unique charm. 📷【Photography Tips】： Utilize Light and Shadow: In the early morning or late afternoon, the light is soft. Side lighting can highlight the texture and three-dimensionality of the plum blossoms, creating more artistic photos. Low-Angle Shots: Crouch down and shoot from a low angle, using the blue sky as a backdrop and avoiding crowds, to make the plum blossoms appear even more vibrant. Use Foreground Elements: Use plum blossom branches as foreground elements to add depth and enhance the beauty of your photos. ✅【Important Notes】： Protect the Flowers and Plants: Don't pick flowers or trample on the lawn. Appreciate the plum blossoms responsibly and preserve the beauty for others. Dress Appropriately: Light-colored, traditional Chinese clothing is recommended, such as a white Hanfu or a light blue cheongsam, which complements the atmosphere of the red plum blossoms and the gardens, making for stunning photos. Check the Weather: Check the weather forecast in advance. While appreciating plum blossoms in the rain has its own charm, sunny days offer better lighting for taking beautiful photos. Note the Closing Time: Entry is not allowed after 16:30. Plan your time wisely to avoid missing out. The red plum blossoms are vibrant, and spring is in the air. Come to the Tea Museum Park to capture this touch of spring and preserve your own beautiful spring memories!

The Complete Guide to Visiting Suzhou Gardens: Real Experiences and Practical Tips As a garden enthusiast, I finally checked off the Suzhou gardens from my bucket list. This visit allowed me to deeply experience the unique charm of Jiangnan gardens, and today I'm going to share some travel strategies and practical tips, hoping to help those planning to visit the Suzhou gardens. 1. Visiting Experience🔥 In the early morning, I stepped into the Humble Administrator's Garden. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, scattering onto the paths, and the air was filled with a faint floral fragrance. Every step revealed a new scene, with mountains, water, pavilions, and towers complementing each other, like a slowly unfolding ink painting. Strolling along the corridors, watching the scenery outside the windows constantly change, I felt as if I had traveled back in time. In the afternoon, I arrived at the Lion Grove Garden. The grotesque rocks here are rugged and winding, resembling a maze. Walking through them, sometimes the path suddenly opens up, and sometimes it takes unexpected turns, full of fun. Standing on the rocks and overlooking the entire garden offers yet another perspective. 2. Practical Guide🔥 👀Ticket Booking: Book tickets in advance on major travel platforms or the official WeChat accounts of the gardens to avoid wasting time queuing on-site. Especially during holidays, when there are more tourists, booking in advance can ensure smooth entry. 👀Visiting Route: Each garden has its own unique layout. It is recommended to get a free tour map after entering the garden and plan your route accordingly. This way, you can more efficiently appreciate the main attractions of the garden and avoid wasting time. 👀Visiting Time: Suzhou gardens are suitable for slow exploration and savoring. It is recommended to allocate 2–3 hours for each garden to fully appreciate its beauty. If time permits, you can choose 2–3 gardens to visit. Visiting too many gardens in one day can be tiring and prevent you from appreciating them in depth. 3. Tips🔥 Photography Tips: The scenery in the gardens is perfect for taking photos. To take beautiful pictures, it is recommended to wear Hanfu or cheongsam, which have a classical charm and add to the atmosphere. When taking photos, you can use the doors, windows, and railings in the garden as frames to enhance the layering of the picture. Precautions: There are many tourists in the gardens. When visiting, pay attention to protecting the cultural relics and the environment. Do not touch the exhibits or damage the flowers and trees. In addition, pay attention to safety and avoid crowding in narrow passages and stairways. The Suzhou gardens are truly worth a visit. Whether it's the natural scenery or the cultural heritage, they can bring you an unforgettable experience. I hope everyone has a wonderful time visiting!

It's not that I can't afford to go to Jeju Island. It's that Taicang is more cost-effective. [Island] Attracted by the name of "Little Jeju", I took advantage of the weekend before May Day to relax in Ideal Village. 📍 Parking lot of 72 Ideal Villages 📍 Address: Liuhe Town, Taicang City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🎫: Free admission 🚗: Ideal Village is located at the junction of Baoshan, Shanghai and Taicang, Jiangsu, and can be reached in 1 hour by car from downtown Shanghai. The entrance to the village on the Baoshan side is closed. After crossing the provincial border, enter the village from Taicang Road and park. 🅿️ ✅One-day tour suggestions: Seventy-two Ideal Villages 🔜Liuhe Parade Platform🔜Liuhe Ancient Town (Special Knife Fish Wontons)🔜Taicang Art Museum ✅Travel tips: ✔️Liuhe Parade Platform: I thought it was the sea, but it was actually the estuary of the Yangtze River. Lighthouses, long levees, rocks, and ships, walking along the river embankment, it feels like you're in a movie. There are many small crabs under the rocks by the river, which is very suitable for taking children to catch crabs🦀 ✔️Rainbow Road: The roads in the village and by the river are painted with rainbows, attracting many cycling enthusiasts to check in ✔️Windmill Flower Field: Colorful windmills, green rice fields, colorful flowers, like the scenes in Hayao Miyazaki's comics ✔️Rice Field Train 🚂: Next to Sanlian Bookstore, 35💰/person, 30-40 minutes per day, full on holidays

🌟【Pullman Taicang Huafa】🌟 Today, let's explore the origin of Zheng He's voyages - Taicang, Suzhou, and stay at the stylish Pullman Taicang Huafa🏨 ✨Hotel Design The lobby incorporates elements such as wheat🌾 and waves, instantly giving you a sense of Taicang's historical heritage as the "Jiangnan Granary." The international quality of the Accor Group is truly well-deserved! 🛏️Room Experience The rooms are fresh and elegant, with a touch of French romance and the gentle beauty of the Jiangnan water town🍃 The high-end amenities make for a perfect stay! Families with children can also choose the family room, with a dedicated children's play area, so parents can really relax～👶 🍰Executive Privileges Highly recommend upgrading to the executive privileges on the 16th floor! High-altitude afternoon tea + panoramic view of Tianjing Lake, perfect for taking photos!📸 🏋️‍♀️Leisure and Entertainment The gym🏋️ and large indoor heated pool are all available🏊 It's super convenient to relax～ 🍴Food Recommendations The all-day buffet restaurant is a must-try! Seafood🦞, sashimi🍣, beef and lamb, you name it, they have it. In winter, there's also a warm hot pot, and on weekends, there's a Filipino band performing, creating a great atmosphere!🎶 🎿Nearby Activities The hotel is very close to the Alps Snow World, with daily shuttle buses🎿 Ski enthusiasts, go for it! There's also the VS Challenge Sports Park on the Haiyun Dike Style Street, with 20+ sports projects + virtual image interaction💪 It's so much fun you won't want to stop! 🏛️Cultural Exploration Adjacent to the Taicang Museum, explore the historical traces of Zheng He's seven voyages🚢 and feel the charm of this cultural city～ In short, Pullman Taicang Huafa is truly a treasure hotel that combines history, design, food, and entertainment💖

📍 Location: Tongjue Temple, Taicang, Jiangsu Province 🌸 Recommended reasons: The architecture of Tongjue Temple is simple and elegant, as if you have traveled back in time. Every brick and tile is full of history. 🏯 The ancient bell on the tower in the temple rings with the wind, bringing peace and tranquility to your heart. 🧘‍♀️ The temple is also connected to a small park at the entrance, with beautiful scenery at every step. Walking in it is like being in a fairyland. The rooms prepared for pilgrims here are also very artistic. 🌳 🍜 Food: The vegetarian meal in the temple 🍲 is a buffet for CNY 30 at noon.

Small bridges and flowing water are the "standard" of Jiangnan ancient towns. Taicang Shaxi, a Jiangnan ancient town with a history of more than 1,300 years, has been known as the "No. 1 town in the southeast" since ancient times, and is now a "Chinese historical and cultural town." Stroll along the ancient bluestone road, admire the ancient town buildings, and see the riverside houses, each with its own water wharf and river shed, forming the unique architectural style of the water town of Shaxi. You can also visit the "old brand wall painting" on Yaojing Road to relive the old stories of Shaxi.

Ye Lin LINE FRIENDS Camping Resort (Suzhou Taicang Branch) ❤️‍🔥Very popular, LINE FRIENDS also has a park! 🥗Food🫶Fashionable play✨Camping🌈Bookstore✨Pink train💐Rope net adventure......Both big and small friends can have fun here! 👍Recommendation reason: 🚕Convenient transportation: Located in Taicang🍃Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai self-driving 2h golden holiday resort with rich entertainment: small train⛱LINE FRIENDS park, solar term restaurant🌸Xiangtang Bookstore🌸Camping lawn🌸Cat rest hall🌸Yesi Bistro...Parent-child🌸Couple travel is super funTheme accommodation: LINE FRIENDS theme courtyard LOFT, 🛌The whole park is hidden in the room. 🛌Accommodation 🈶Two hotels to choose from🈶Rising Waterfront and Brown House Family loft🈶Rising Waterfront🛌The rooms are mostly in beige style🌈with wooden furniture🌸very warm and homely. 🌈Brown House parent-child loft👍 is very suitable for children. 🌸Open-style single-family courtyard. 🛌The room is filled with LINE FRIENDS elements. 🌸The pink and blue walls look🌝more playful, with slides, rope nets, and blackboards.…The paradise is moved into Brown House. ❣️Ye Lin LINE FRIENDS Theme Camping Village ❣️Location: Northeast side of the intersection of Xiangfan Road and Xianggui Line, Taicang City, Suzhou City

Explore the 72 ideal villages in Taicang: a perfect fusion of nature and humanity In Taicang, there is a corner embraced by nature, where there are 72 small villages with different styles, each with its own story and characteristics. This is the Seventy-two Ideal Villages, a paradise where people will linger and forget to leave. It only takes one hour's drive from Shanghai to reach this poetic land. Along the way, there are green trees and the fragrance of flowers, as if you have entered a natural painting. Here, each village has its own unique architectural style and cultural heritage. Some villages retain the quaint features of Jiangnan water towns, with white walls, black tiles, and flowing water; others incorporate modern design elements, which are simple yet stylish. In addition to the beautiful scenery, there are also abundant activities waiting for you. You can take part in farming experiences, plant and harvest by yourself; you can taste authentic farm food and feel the flavor of the countryside; you can also communicate with local villagers and learn about their lives and stories. The Seventy-two Ideal Villages is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Whether it's the early morning twilight or the setting sun, the beautiful scenery here will allow you to take amazing photos. If you long to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and find a peaceful spiritual habitat, then the Seventy-two Ideal Villages is definitely your first choice. Here you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery, rich cultural activities and hospitable villagers, allowing you to feel the vitality and vigor of the countryside while enjoying the tranquility.

At the beginning of the year, experience the rich history and modern fashion of Taicang, a small city. The museum's architecture is quite design-oriented, with the entire white fair-faced concrete serving as a stage for light and shadow games. The spacious and bright space instantly soothes the restless mood, and the charm of each exhibit is magnified... In this quiet small city, immerse yourself in a special exhibition for the Year of the Dragon and feel the artistic atmosphere emanating from every corner. :Taicang Art Museum :Free parking is available in the museum 9:30–17:00 (last admission at 16:30)

| 72 Ideal Villages | Weekend Escape Plan. I wanted to escape Shanghai and see somewhere more open. I finally found 72 Ideal Villages, and it was perfect! Battery & Riverbank: We took a taxi to the innermost part of the village, and walked along the riverbank to the end of the riverbank. This is the mouth of the Yangtze River, so it is very wide. But after all, it is the Yangtze River, so the water is still very turbid. If you want to see the blue of the sea, you won't find it here. Jiangwai Coffee & Sanlian Bookstore & Tree Frog Tribe: There are many coffee shops in the village! These are all very nice! Especially when it's hot at noon, it's nice to buy a cup of coffee and hide indoors. Train: Locate the Jianghai Reception Room, and there is a train and a station sign opposite. There is a train every half an hour, and it takes about 40 minutes to go around. It costs 30 yuan. Because of the typhoon the day before, the train was still under maintenance, so we didn't get to ride it, which was a huge regret. Observation Deck: There is a hydrological observation deck near the riverbank at the innermost part of the village. You can go up and see the whole village and the scenery by the river. There is almost no one there, and there is an elevator. I recommend going! It costs 15 yuan per person, and it is very comfortable! Village: One side of the village is the riverbank, and the other side is farmland. The rice fields smell so good in this weather. The windmills and haystacks are all in the village, and it is very big. If you are afraid of walking, you can rent an electric bike, but it is a bit expensive. If there are about 4 people, it is very cost-effective! Food: The only regret is that there is no particularly delicious farmhouse food in the whole village. We finally went to eat old duck soup at Duck Wharf, which costs 158 yuan for a whole duck.

[Mosque] Hotel is located in Shaxi Town, Taicang, where the waterfront buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the quaint old streets, alleys and arch bridges are preserved. It is a one-hour drive from Shanghai and is a natural and tranquil place. It is truly an excellent choice for urbanites to escape from the world. ✨The hotel is based on the concept of "Night in the Bamboo Forest" and has created an interior space with oriental aesthetic style. The designer makes extensive use of bamboo as a medium to create the spatial atmosphere. Through the processing of light and shadow and lighting, he depicts a unique freehand painting of fireflies circling and flying through the bamboo forest at night. ✨The guest rooms follow the design theme of "minimalist luxury", and everything from furnishings to home furnishings are carefully selected top quality items. The indoor area starts from 50㎡, and the living room, bedroom, bathroom and other functional areas are independent and clearly divided. Each bedroom is equipped with cinnamon and essential oils to help you sleep. The bathroom is equipped with Dyson hair dryers and toiletries are all American Camellia brand. ✨Here, you can experience the "metasilic acid and fluoride hot spring" drawn from the 2,200m deep rock layer, which is rare in the entire East China region. The warmth of the hot spring water here is in perfect harmony with every cell in the body. The hotel has two public baths, the men's bath and the women's bath. Continuing the ancient Chinese practice of naked hot spring bathing, men and women take turns bathing once a month. Both the men's and women's baths have indoor and open-air baths.