Upon hearing Suzhou, many people's first impression is the gardens of Suzhou. However, it must be said that although Suzhou gardens themselves contain mysteries and the architecture is of high value, they may still be a bit boring for young people. As more and more people believe that gardens are Suzhou's biggest characteristic, now no matter what time of day, the originally quiet gardens that are full of a sense of tranquility have become crowded, completely losing their original flavor. In addition, the increasing number of ancient towns across China has made these characteristic ancient towns of the Jiangnan Water Town become homogenized.

But in fact, there is much more to visit in Suzhou than just these gardens and ancient towns. This article is a share article that introduces some good places to visit in Suzhou in detail.

Lake Tai

Lake Tai, with endless expanse, is a magnificent sight. There is more to Lake Tai than just cruising. There are many small islands above Lake Tai, among which the most famous areEast Mountain 2 IslandsAnd on these two islands, the most worthwhile experience is to experience local rural life. Farm stays and homestays are the most direct embodiment of local rural life here. Unlike other places,

Local farm stay landscape

In the early days, the farmers here could see the beautiful scenery of Lake Tai, and many tourists came to visit. They started with simple farmhouse restaurants. Later, as more and more farmhouse restaurants emerged on the island, they became less distinctive, so people came up with the idea of providing accommodation, and this model has been maintained. Staying together saves tourists a lot of trouble. Some local farm stays charge for food and accommodation, which eliminates many of the tourists' concerns. Some farm stays take advantage of the good scenery around them and raise prices artificially. Here, farm stays are completely worry-free.If you stay at a local farm stay, you can accompany the boss to experience a day of rural life. After all, the beauty of Lake Tai is not only in this vast lake, but also in the people and life here.Perhaps due to its unique geographical location, the crops grown here are very well-developed, and every season has bountiful vegetables and fruits.

Spring and summer melon and fruit season

The whole island is filled with the fragrance of fruits, such as mei bai, (pípá - loquat) are popular among locals and sold elsewhere. It's a fruit that locals are proud of. In the autumn and winter, nourishing and health-boosting season,People coming to East Mountain 2 Islands should know that in autumn and winter, they must drink a bowl of mutton soup to warm up the body and nourish the body. After drinking a bowl, the whole body feels warm, which is better than running a few laps.After the (loquat) matures, the locals will specially make (pípá honey) and put it in jars for export. Many customers will buy it back to drink, which is moisturizing and beneficial for the eyes.If there are children or elderly people who often have a cough in the family, (pípá honey) is a good nourishing product.Local farm staysEast Mountain 2 Islands have many scenic spots, such as West Mountain’sMiao Shi Feng ( - Misty Peak)for climbing enthusiasts, and South Mountain has

Qing Wa Cun ( - Frog Village)

for children to play; West Mountain hasMing Yue Wan ( - Ming Yue Bay Ancient Village)with a long history, South Mountain hasLu Xiang Cun ( - Lu Xiang Village)with few tourists and a full atmosphere; West Mountain has the most ancientGuan Yin Daochang ( - Guan Yin Temple)which is frequented by people who pray before the year ends. South Mountain hasGu Di Temple ( - Temple of Guan Yu)is the local people’s belief, and the temple is not very big but is said to be very effective.The scenery of Lake Tai on the shore and on the island is completely different. Of course, only those who have been here can truly appreciate Lake Tai as Suzhou’s “Mother Lake”.Stone LakeStone Lake has no entrance fee and is an open scenic area, and it’s also relatively easy to find. It’s directly accessible by Metro Line 3, and there are also many bus routes. Therefore, it’s more like a place for daily relaxation rather than a tourist destination. Stone Lake has a rich background, and it is said that Fan Li and Xi Shi once passed through here. Now Stone Lake is a good place for hiking and sightseeing. You can choose different routes to combine, and the scenery along the way is different, and the time spent is also different.The weather in Stone Lake is particularly special, and it differs from the weather forecast. In summer, it's sunny and rainy, and sometimes it's cloudy, sometimes it's windy. It's recommended to go early, and have lunch at a nearby farmhouse restaurant, but you need to be careful that the prices of farmhouse restaurants are different. It's a good choice to explore the scenic area further in the afternoon. It’s not allowed to pass through some roads in the scenic area after 6 p.m.

Suzhou used to have the custom of “going to Stone Lake” on the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is naturally due to the excellent viewing of the moon in Stone Lake.

Jin Qi Hu ( - Lake Tai)

If Lake Tai is Suzhou’s source of culture, then Lake Jin Qi is Suzhou’s symbol of growing prosperity. Lake Jin Qi Scenic Area is located in the Park District, and a lake separates the Park District CBD into two parts: West Lake and East Lake. Lake Jin Qi Scenic Area is one of the few free national 5A-level scenic areas open to the public.

Lake Jin Qi night view

In the center of the lake is an island named Taohua Island, with 50% of the peach blossoms, which has a sense of tranquility and no conflict, and no contention. If tourists want to go, they can only take a speedboat or shuttle boat.

Li Gong Di () along Lake Jin Qi night view was listed as one of the ‘Ten Most Beautiful Night Views in Suzhou’, many local residents will come to Lake Jin Qi to run at night or take a walk. Young people can also enjoy the night view while traveling and shopping and relaxing in Lake Jin Qi.

Lake Jin Qi

Yang Cheng Hu ( - Yangcheng Lake)

Yang Cheng Lake's giant freshwater prawns are known to everyone? In the spring and autumn, the temperature is comfortable, and people visiting Yang Cheng Lake will be more than usual, especially

When it comes to September and October, many people come to Yang Cheng Lake specifically to eat giant freshwater prawns

When you eat a mouthful of prawns with minced ginger and vinegar, plus a few side dishes, it's really satisfying.

At this time, Yang Cheng Lake's white egrets are playing in the water, and bees are collecting honey, which is a beautiful scene.Yang Cheng Hu (Yangcheng Lake) cycling island routeOn the shore of Yang Cheng Lake, there is also a peninsula tourist resort with three sides surrounded by water. What’s unique is that there’s a smaller lake inside, so it presents a “lake within a lake, lake within an island” effect. There are some island route signs along the road. If you ride a bike, you can choose some recommended routes. There's a new way to play here: you can bring a tent and camp for a night, which is very interesting and suitable for families to experience on weekends.

Local people like to ride bikes or run at night in this beautiful place. Exercising in such a beautiful place can change your mood.

The beauty of Suzhou is dominated by gardens and ancient towns, and is complemented by these four lakes and islands, each with its own characteristics. Tourism should still choose some places that are of personal interest. Some well-known attractions may not attract you, so you can take a look at other smaller attractions. The tourism experience may be even richer.

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