Huzhou 1-Day Tour Guide (Free Admission)

Drive from Suzhou to Huzhou, which takes about 2 hours. Arrive at Moon Bay in the Taihu Lake Resort Area at 11:00 (first stop). Parking costs CNY 10. There are many tourists. Second stop: Drive for half an hour to the Palace of Emperor Chen Wu (Tianju Temple, one of the three major temples in Jiangnan). Parking is free. Admission is CNY 40. Admission is free for Shanghai-Suzhou-Huzhou Railway ticket holders. Register at the entrance to receive a free ticket. The five-story Duobao Pagoda is accessible by stairs. The view is spectacular. The pagoda is not closed. The Great Compassion Hall behind the pagoda looks like a palace. Third stop: Shousheng Temple, a relatively "new" temple. The temple is small. A 15-minute visit is enough. The pagoda is not open to the public. Fourth stop: Tang Dynasty Tribute Tea Garden. Admission is CNY 70. Admission is free for Shanghai-Suzhou-Huzhou Railway ticket holders. Show your ticket to the security guard at the entrance to enter. There is a parking lot. Parking costs CNY 10. There are several free parking spaces in front of the Tribute Tea Garden. The garden features text and picture introductions and Tang-style architecture. It is suitable for tourists who like taking photos. The Tang Dynasty Tribute Tea Garden is next to Tang Dynasty Twelve Workshops, an ancient-style street. There are not many shops, but it is a good place to take photos. Fifth stop: Taihu Ancient Town. Parking costs CNY 20. The ancient town is man-made. It features lights, buildings, performances, and interactions. There are many tourists and food shops. Prices are slightly higher than in ordinary commercial areas. Some shops do not accept promo codes during the Spring Festival, which is understandable as it is a tourist attraction.