[2025 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Guangfu Scenic Area (Updated Apr)

Say goodbye to the cold winter and welcome the arrival of spring, immersing ourselves in the romance of 'cherry blossoms'! How can you miss this year's cherry blossom season? ⏳Best Time to Visit: Mid to late March until mid-April 👍Top Recommendations: 1. Suzhou Garden Expo Park (South Gate) 'Cherry Blossom Festival': Take a stroll on the aerial walkway, cross the Cherry Blossom Avenue, and overlook the cherry blossom sea from above🌸, experiencing a different landscape. The park's Peacock Garden🦚 and Ferris Wheel🎡 are also great places for family fun. a.📍Location: No. 888, Linghu Zhulu Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou b.⏰Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00 c.🎫Ticket Price: 15 yuan 2. Suzhou Shangfangshan National Forest Park 'Cherry Blossom Forest': There are more than 2,000 cherry trees here, with the blooming light pink cherry blossoms as if stepping into a scene from a 'Makoto Shinkai' movie. a.📍Address: No. 47, Wuyue Road, Huqiu District, Suzhou b.⏰Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00 c.🎫Ticket Price: 40 yuan 3. Tandong Village 'Zuiye Cherry Blossom Forest': A lesser-known cherry blossom viewing spot that offers tent and camping equipment rental, allowing you to easily camp⛺️ and enjoy the cherry blossoms. a.📍Address: Tandong Village, Guangfu Town, Taihu Lake, Suzhou b.⏰Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 c.🎫Ticket Price: 30 yuan 4. Guangfu Tongguanyin Temple 'Late Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot': Hidden behind the Tongguanyin Temple on the hill is a large area of late cherry blossoms. In early April, the late cherry blossoms in the courtyard bloom beautifully, like a 'cherry blossom tunnel'. a.📍Address: Dengwei Middle Road, Guangfu Town, Taihu National Tourism Resort, Suzhou b.⏰Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 c.🎫Ticket Price: 15 yuan 5. Xianying Lake Park: An open park named after cherry blossoms, with 8 varieties of early and late cherry blossoms in the park. A cherry blossom path winds for a kilometer, very suitable for cycling🚴 tours. a.📍Address: No. 333, Yangcheng Ring Road, Industrial Park b.🎫Ticket Price: Free 6. Suzhou Light Rail Tram Cherry Blossom Avenue: The cherry blossom tram in spring has a full Japanese anime vibe! From the overpass, take a bird's-eye view of the station, the passing tram, and the cherry blossoms next to it, super photogenic📸️. a.📍Location: 'Xiuan' Light Rail on Taihu Avenue, High-tech District

Xiayan Lake is a lake in Guangfu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou. Although it's not as famous as Tai Lake, its scenery is no less impressive. By the lake is the oldest temple in Suzhou, the Copper Guanyin Temple, which is a great place to watch the sunset. The best time to view is around 4:30 to 5:30 in the afternoon, you need to arrive before sunset, and the best viewing period is usually 20 minutes after sunset. The location is Xiayan Lake, Guangfu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou. You can navigate to the affiliated kindergarten of Guangfu Central Primary School. If you plan to visit Xiayan Lake, please do not disturb the calmness of the water surface, do not make loud noises to disturb the tranquility here, just quietly watch the sky darken, watch the sunset fill the sky, and enjoy the unique romance of the Jiangnan summer.

Today, I plan to hike in the mountains. I woke up at 5:30 am and gathered at the Danyang Municipal Government at 7:00 am. We set off on time, heading to Guangfu in Suzhou to climb Dengwei Mountain. We started ascending at 9:44 am and descended around 2:00 pm. The actual mountain climbing was minimal, with a portion of the route being paved roads. This was my first hiking experience, and I enjoyed it. I also saw the beautiful Taihu Lake, with several small boats on it for sightseeing and photo opportunities. There were many guesthouses by the lake, uniquely decorated in the distinctive Suzhou style. Against the backdrop of Taihu Lake, these small villas and guesthouses showcased a charming Jiangnan design. The nature of hiking meant we were busy on the trail, with little time to appreciate the scenery. We had a quick lunch on the mountain around noon. After a hurried hike, we descended around 2:00 pm. There were two plum trees in front of the Xiangxuehai gate, which I'd like to share with you. Afterward, we took a bus and transferred to the subway to spend a few days in Suzhou.

Take advantage of the tranquility and catch a glimpse of the blossoms before everyone else! The cherry blossoms only last for a week or two, so don't miss out – you'll have to wait another year! This limited-time spring romance must be shared, so let's embrace the beautiful spring season 🌸 🌳 Guangfu, Suzhou, a hidden gem nestled in the picturesque Jiangnan water town, is surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, with every breath filled with poetic charm. Here, as the sun sets, the lake transforms into an orange sea, and the gentle afterglow warms your skin. Stroll along the cherry blossom road, where petals fall like snow, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene. This is the spring feast you can't resist! ⏰ Best time to view: Late March to early April is the best time to admire the cherry blossoms, when they bloom into a sea of pink, so beautiful it's almost unreal. 📍 Locations: Xiji Mountain, Qingxiu Forest, and Xiayanghu Lake in Guangfu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, offer three stunning locations, each with its own unique charm. 🎫 Free admission: Entry is free, making it easy to enjoy the cherry blossoms at your leisure! Don't hesitate any longer! Gather your friends and embark on this spring adventure. Encounter the most romantic spring in Guangfu!

When it came, the white plum blossoms bloomed a little later, while the red plum blossomed just in time.

|Plum blossoms are the color palette of spring. Taking advantage of the good weather on the weekend, I visited this private forest with my friends. I thought it was very niche, but the turbulent traffic and flow of people after arriving were beyond our expectation. The uniquely shaped landscape plums added a lot of visual beauty and were very vivid! If the sails were raised, it might be more like a river and lake! 📍Xiazhen Lake, Guangfu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou [Car] Navigate to the northwest gate of Xuexiangyuan

Xiangxuehai, Suzhou, a hidden wonderland in the Jiangnan water town, transforms into a sea of flowers every early spring, with thousands of mu of plum gardens and tens of thousands of plum blossoms in full bloom, attracting countless tourists to enjoy the flowers. 📍 Address: Xiangxuehai Scenic Area, Guangfu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province It is recommended to wear ancient style or simple style clothing, with light or warm color accessories, to contrast with the plum blossoms and achieve better photo effects.

As we all know, Suzhou is a coastal city (bushi) When the sunset appears, it really feels like watching a live show. A great place to escape the city on weekends Enjoy the delicious food while watching the sunset🌇 It's like traveling into a movie scene. So chill. You can also see Taihu Lake directly. It's so beautiful.

Suzhou Bronze Guanyin Temple is located at the southern foot of Guishan in Guangfu Town (Guangfu Temple). It was built in the second year of the Liang Tianjian period (503 AD) and is the oldest temple in the Wu region. Because the temple originally enshrined a bronze statue of Guanyin, it is also known as the Bronze Guanyin Temple. The preserved buildings include the main hall, the Western Hall, the temple bridge, and the Guangfu Pagoda. The temple bridge, built across the river in front of the temple, is very ancient. The sides are made of Wukang stone, carved with patterns of two dragons playing with a pearl and swastika motifs, and the craftsmanship is exquisite, dating back to the Song Dynasty. Crossing the temple bridge and entering the mountain gate, you will find the main hall, which has a single-eave hard mountain style with a front porch. The interior of the hall is brightly lit, without dougong (interlocking wooden brackets), and the eaves purlins rest directly on the eaves columns. In front of the hall, there is a camphor tree with lush branches and leaves, and a dense canopy. It is over 600 years old and very tall!

🧚‍♀️Shanghai weekend suburban tour, another treasure hunting spot discovered in Guangfu Town by Taihu Lake, Suzhou! No need to go far to Dali, the natural beauty here is like a paradise, known as the "Suzhou Little Erhai"! . 💯My one-day tour itinerary: Twilight Bookstore - Guangfu Town (Taihu Noodle House Eighteen Toppings) - Guangfu Kiln Top Candied Fruit Factory . 💙Twilight Bookstore: 💕Hidden in the village, built by the lake, it has a unique geographical location! The entrance is not very big, but it's a different world inside! It's both a bookstore and a coffee shop. 📷Outside facing Taihu Lake, there is a pier that is an excellent spot for photography. On a sunny day, the color of the sky and the lake is so blue, it really feels like being in Dali's Erhai Lake, and every shot is beautiful. 📖The indoor reading room has many niche books, and the bookshelves in the atrium are also very photogenic. Every area and corner here is comfortable. ‼️Read a book, listen to the sea, feel the breeze, take photos, and it's pet-friendly too, really cozy. Just that it might get a bit crowded on weekends. . 💚Guangfu Town: 👉A small town by the side of Taihu Lake, you can navigate to "Taihu Noodle House Eighteen Toppings". It's not big, but it's also by Taihu Lake. You can enjoy Taihu noodles and there are many fishing boats, and you can boil tea by the lakeside. . 🤎Guangfu Kiln Top Candied Fruit Factory: 👍It is said to have been open for over 40 years. As soon as you enter, you are greeted by a simple old factory, shocked by the many large jars, rarely seen purely handmade candied fruit factory. 💕On-site, the old uncles and aunties are still hand-making, and the ground is covered with candied fruits drying in the sun. They specialize in traditional Suzhou flavors, osmanthus honey, and Suzhou-style plum candies are good.

In Suzhou, a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, there is a saying that goes "There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below." 🌿However, beyond this gentle and delicate Jiangnan charm, there is also a "Sky Mirror" hidden that is comparable to the Chaka Salt Lake. 🌌 🌊The afterglow of Taihu Lake As a southerner, when I first arrived at Taihu Lake, I was deeply attracted by the magnificent scene of "the setting sun and the lone wild goose flying together, and the autumn water and the sky being the same color". 🌄Whenever the sun sets, the golden afterglow sprinkles all over the lake, the waves are shimmering, and the beauty is intoxicating. 🌊The Secret of Xiayan Lake However, in Suzhou, there is a little-known secret place - Xiayan Lake. 🏞It is not as famous as Taihu Lake, and even many Suzhou locals have never set foot there. But the beautiful scenery here is in no way inferior to Taihu Lake. The Tong Guanyin Temple by the lake adds a touch of ancient charm. 🏯Whenever the sun sets, the lake is like a mirror, reflecting the colors of the sky, like a beautiful painting. 🌅 🌊The mirror of the sky in the dreamy sunset The beauty of Xiayan Lake lies not only in the lake and mountains, but also in the dreamy sunset. ⛵️As the sun slowly sets, the sky turns from yellow to red and then to pink, and the entire lake is dyed with a layer of golden halo. 🌞At this moment, the sailboat is swaying gently on the lake, as if you are in a beautiful painting. This scene is enough to make people intoxicated and linger. 😄 🌊Quietly enjoy the romance of Jiangnan in summer If you happen to read this article, you may want to go to Xiayan Lake to find out. But please remember not to disturb the calmness of the water and don't make loud noises. 🌹Just quietly appreciate the sky gradually getting darker and the sunset glow filling the sky, and enjoy the unique romance of Jiangnan in summer! 🌺 🕙Best viewing time: around 16:30-17:30, arrive before sunset, 20 minutes after sunset is the best viewing period. 📍Location: Xiayan Lake, Guangfu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou 🚗Transportation strategy: Navigate to Guangfu Central Primary School Affiliated Kindergarten, and you can easily find this beautiful mirror of the sky. 🚘

Xiangxuehai Scenic Area in Suzhou is located in Wuzhong District of Suzhou City. The main scenic spot is Deng Weishan in Suzhou. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Song Luo, the governor of Jiangsu, wrote here, 'Looking at the vast Xiangxuehai, my family is good at naming by the mountain.' Therefore, this place is named 'Xiangxuehai.' The history of planting plum blossoms in Xiangxuehai is long, and Kangxi and Qianlong have been here, leaving poems. Xiangxuehai has a planting area of 200 acres of plum blossoms, with dozens of varieties of plum blossoms. In the cold winter season, the plum blossoms are in full bloom, the white plums are like snow, and they are like the sea in large areas, and the fragrance of plums is overflowing, which is really a veritable Xiangxuehai. During the Spring Festival holiday, the urban area of Suzhou is crowded with people and it is impassable. But not many people come to Xiangxuehai to play, it can be a good tourist spot during the holiday. 📍Detailed address: Xiangxuehai Scenic Area in Suzhou, located in Fuhu Road, Nigang Village, Guangfu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City. 🚉Traffic strategy: Take bus No. 64/65 directly to Xiangxuehai Station. Mudu Bus Transfer Station Plum Blossom 1 Line/Taihu Xiangshan Plum Blossom 2 Line. 📝Tickets: The Spring Festival holiday ticket is 15 yuan, and the usual ticket is 30 yuan. 🌟Other attractions: 1. Xiangxuehai Scenic Area Stone. Located in the Xiangxuehai Scenic Area, among many plum blossoms, the front is engraved with the three characters of Xiangxuehai, and the back is engraved with the poem 'Looking at the vast Xiangxuehai, my family is good at naming by the river', and the author of the poem, Song Luo. 2. Plum Pond. When Emperor Qianlong came to Xiangxuehai to plant plum blossoms, local farmers dug ponds for irrigation, which became the Plum Pond and has been preserved to this day. 3. Qianlong Imperial Stele. The stele erected by Qianlong that year has been specially protected by glass. There is a sign next to it, presenting the original inscription. 4. Wenmei Pavilion. Built during the Kangxi period, it is an excellent place to enjoy plum blossoms in Xiangxuehai. Both Kangxi and Qianlong came here to enjoy the plum blossoms.

Suzhou has 46 streets and 51 towns. Of course, as someone who grew up in Suzhou city, I like ancient villages. This time, I made an appointment with my sister to go on a one-day trip to Guangfu Ancient Town... ✏️First stop👉Tong Guanyin Temple🙏 It has a history of 1,500 years, and the Guangfu Temple Pagoda on the top of the mountain ⛰️ also has a century-old history and culture, historical heritage! 🔸The Guangfu Temple Bridge in front of the temple is called "Pipa Bridge" by local people This low-key Zen temple is also visited by more and more young people 👱‍♀️ 🌸Spring is a good season, but especially in spring, the temple is like a small flower field. I would like to recommend this bronze Guanyin statue in the temple to everyone. It is very effective. 🎫Ticket price: 15 yuan 🕐Time: 8:30-16:30 every day ✏️Second stop 👉Situ Temple🕌 During Emperor Qianlong's southern tour, he named Suzhou one of the four unique features: "clear, strange, ancient and weird". During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Da Situ Temple was also known as Gubai Temple. A total of more than 20 rooms The ancient cypress trees in the Situ Temple are more than 2,000 years old... Naturally there will be some different stories derived from it... 🎫Ticket price: 25 yuan 🕐Time: 8:30-16:30 every day ✏️The third stop: Taihu Fishing Port Village Since the Taihu Eighteen Waters, Taihu No. 1, and various scenic spots 🔥 The fishing port village here has also become popular! There are many people coming and going here on weekends for short trips! Especially after 16:00 in the afternoon, you cannot drive in! You can only walk in... The scenery here is pleasant, especially when the sun is setting. It's so beautiful to take pictures. It feels like a small Erhai Lake...so beautiful! You can try a two-day and one-night trip, which is not a problem! 🎫Ticket Price: 🆓 🕐Time: 🆓 ✏️The fourth stop: Xiangxuehai Xiangxuehai is mainly famous for its plum blossoms, which are definitely not to be missed. It is also known as one of the four great places for viewing plum blossoms! 5A-level scenic spot! It is located in Dengwei Mountain, Guangfu Township, Wuxian County, Jiangsu Province, 30 kilometers southwest of Suzhou City. Surrounded by lofty mountains in front and Taihu Lake in the back, it enjoys a unique geographical advantage. When the plum blossoms bloom, the scenery is filled with fragrant snow, which is known as "Ten Miles of Fragrant Snow" and is praised as "Dengyu Plum Blossoms are the best in the World". It is said that during the reigns of Emperors Qianlong and Kangxi, this place was visited nine times to see the plum blossoms. It can be seen that many of the imperial poems and essays left here were inspired by this... Of course, if you like beautiful scenery and photography, you can choose February to March, which is a good season. There are four major scenic spots: "climbing the tower to view plum blossoms, entering the garden to explore plum blossoms, entering the corridor to admire plum blossoms, and climbing the mountain to appreciate plum blossoms". 🎫Ticket price: 20 yuan (off-season) 30 yuan (peak season) 🕐Time: 8:00-17:00 ✏️The fifth stop: 28-li Taihu Boat Cuisine Of course, after talking about so many attractions, it’s time to eat something to fill your stomach...have a delicious meal! Eating an authentic [Twenty-eight Li Taihu Boat Cuisine] is a good choice!

In addition to the bustling urban area, Suzhou is also a good place to visit. The various ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River are naturally not to be missed. There are so many attractions to visit on a day trip to Guangfu Ancient Town on the weekend! First stop: Tong Guanyin Temple Tickets are 15 yuan, and you can spend most of the day visiting the Guanyin Temple and the tower. It is the oldest temple in Wudi, surrounded by mountains and rivers. The ginkgo and maple leaves here have their own unique features in autumn and winter. Climb the tower to overlook the scenery of Guangfu Ancient Town Second stop: Xiangxuehai Flowers are fragrant in all seasons, and there are always beautiful views to see when you come Especially in autumn and winter, it is a place for plum blossom viewing. There are activities every year during the Plum Blossom Festival. Third stop: Situ Temple Situ Temple near Xiangxue Lake is famous for its four ancient cypresses. There are more than 20 ancient courtyards scattered around, making them very worth visiting. The combined ticket price for Guangfu Scenic Area is 56 yuan, including Situ Temple, Tong Guanyin Temple, Xiangxuehai and Shizhu Garden. Enough for a day's stroll! During the one-day tour of Guangfu, lunch was arranged at the 28-li Taihu boat food near the scenic spot, which is a very distinctive local Suzhou cuisine. The dishes are ordered right at the counter, and you won’t get any disappointments when ordering anything.

Go out with my girlfriends on the weekend 🍂 I took a small route to enjoy the autumn in Guangfu Stop 1️⃣: Tong Guanyin Temple An ancient temple with a history of more than 1,500 years It is named after the bronze statue of Guanyin enshrined in the temple. Stroll along the ancient stone bridge from the Song Dynasty in front of the temple You can feel the historical precipitation of the ancient bridge The 600-year-old camphor tree in front of the main hall Lush foliage and lush crowns The Tang Dynasty bronze Guanyin statue is said to be extremely effective Unfortunately, the backyard is under renovation Guyewang Academy and Guangfu Tower are under maintenance There is also a cherry blossom forest in the backyard Spring is a popular place for cherry blossom viewing The temples in autumn are the most charming Red maple leaves, golden ginkgo The black tiles and yellow walls are beautiful. Walking here always gives you a sense of peace. Full of tranquil atmosphere All encounters are destined~ Stop 2️⃣: Xiayan Lake Sailing Skyland There is a large parking space, and you can see the lake when you get off the car A breeze blew, and ripples appeared on the lake The sailboat on the water also drifts gently with the breeze Quietly reflecting the Xiayan Lake If you have time, you can go in the afternoon near dusk 🌆 Waiting for the sunset~ Stop 3️⃣: Twenty-eight Li Taihu Boat Cuisine The unique boat dishes nearby must be tasted Another day of being praised by my bestie A meal that satisfies both the appearance and taste of the dishes Stop 4: Shibi Jingshe Teahouse A lakeside teahouse with a first-class environment Overlooking the sparkling Taihu Lake scenery A close look at the lonely lighthouse on Taihu Lake A half-day of leisure time stolen with two or three good friends ~ life is so worth it! 🏡 Suzhou Guangfu Bronze Guanyin Temple Tickets: 15 RMB (the back hill is not open, currently 5 RMB) Time: 8:30-16:30

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