When visiting Suzhou, if you want to escape from the crowded gardens and the hustle and bustle of the city, you may want to leave a day for the tranquil Yangcheng Lake. Here, you can not only enjoy the gentle scenery of the Jiangnan water town, but also feel the shocking temple culture, as well as the idyllic scenery of small bridges and flowing water and fragrant rice. Spending a leisurely day at Yangcheng Lake seems as if you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the world and enjoy the ease and healing of taking a big breath.
🗺️ Suzhou Yangcheng Lake day trip itinerary:
Chongyuan Temple ➠ Park Catholic Church ➠ Huangluo Zen Temple ➠ Lotus Island
📸️ Must visit places in Yangcheng Lake:
✅ Chongyuan Temple
🌟 Highlight: Located on Yangcheng Lake, the lotus-shaped temple has a history of more than 1,500 years, which makes you feel like you are in the shock of the Buddhist country of water and sky.
➡️ Recommended Activities: Stroll inside the temple, feel the serenity and solemnity of the ancient temple and take photos.
✅ Park Catholic Church
🌟 Highlight: the large European-style castle built next to the water is like being in an exotic country, come here for a picnic in autumn and enjoy the healing beauty ⛪️.
🌟 Tip: Carry a picnic mat and enjoy a leisurely time by the lake.
✅ Huang Luo Zen Temple
🌟 Highlight: a rare red-walled temple in Jiangnan, the temple is beautifully carved to show the royal style, known as Suzhou's small Imperial Palace 🛕.
🌟 Recommended Activities: Stroll around the temple, explore the beauty of every corner and take photos to mark the occasion.
✅ Yangcheng Lake Lotus Island
🌟 Highlights: the best place to eat crabs in the golden fall, the island's Happy Crab Farm offers authentic hairy crabs 🦀 and farm dishes, the perfect combination of water features and classical gardens, and the new Chinese atmosphere makes for a more photogenic photo shoot.
🌟 Food Recommendation: Taste the authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs and feel the freshness of the crab yolk.
🚗 Traveling way:
▪️ From Shanghai: Self-drive about 1.5 hours to Yangcheng Lake, or you can choose high speed train to Suzhou station and then transfer to public transportation or take a taxi.
🚗▪️ from Hangzhou: about 2.5 hours by car, enjoy the scenery of Jiangnan water town along the way, or choose high speed train to Suzhou station and then transfer to local transportation.
🌟 Surrounding cities: such as Wuxi, Changzhou, etc., all within 1-2 hours by car, easy to travel.
💡 Tips:
🚗 Self-driving: please check the condition of your vehicle in advance to ensure safe driving, and parking around Yangcheng Lake is convenient.
📸Photography: Yangcheng Lake has a lot of beautiful scenery, it is recommended to bring a camera or cell phone to capture every beautiful moment.
🍲 Gourmet: Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are a fall specialty, it is recommended to book in advance so as not to miss the best time to taste.
🧣Dress: There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening in fall, so it is recommended to bring a thin jacket to cope with the weather changes.
Come to Yangcheng Lake and enjoy an autumn journey away from the hustle and bustle of the city! 🍂