One-Day Tour in Suqian

Complete Guide to the 5 Must-Visit Attractions in Suqian, Follow the Overlord to Explore the Wine City!
When the Chu-Han drama meets the fragrance of the lake, this small city in northern Jiangsu, praised by Emperor Qianlong as "the best spring scenery in the country"—Suqian
01. Hometown of Xiang Yu: Travel Through the Chu-Han Era of a Thousand Years
Highlights: Step into the birthplace of Xiang Yu, where the gray walls and black tiles of the Western Chu architectural complex stand tall. Over 30 immersive performances are staged daily, including the thunderous "Western Chu Blessing" drum music, the heroic "Overlord Talent Show," and the swordplay drama "Hongmen Banquet." Standing on the general’s troop inspection platform, you can almost hear the neighing of warhorses.
—Tips
~Must-see: 3:00 PM "Overlord March" parade, armored soldiers line up and march, instantly transporting you back to the era of clashing swords and horses.
~Night tour surprise: The ancient city gate lights up, the reflection on Yu Ji Lake is picturesque, and shooting silhouette masterpieces before the 9:00 PM closing is stunning!
~Location: 288 Huanghe South Road, Sucheng District | 8:30 AM–9:00 PM | 80 RMB (15 RMB off if purchased online one day in advance)

02. Santai Mountain National Forest Park: Enter Monet’s Garden
Stunning Moment: In April, the Naitian Flower Sea hosts the Pear and Violet Flower Festival—hundreds of acres of white pear blossoms and purple February orchids weave a carpet that looks like a giant oil painting from the aerial view. The forest train runs through the flower sea, and the green dawn redwood forest by Acacia Lake is refreshing.
—In-depth Activities
~Family route: Mirror Lake → Rainbow Beach → Petting Zoo (feed the sika deer) → Children’s Adventure Park
~Secret hiking: Qingcui Lake - Tianhe Tower - Begonia Bay, few people and serene scenery, accompanied by pine waves throughout
Location: Santai Mountain Avenue, Lakeside New District | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM | 60 RMB (free for Qianma contestants in March!)

03. Jing.World Glass Art Museum: The Dancing Glass Kingdom
Fun Experience: A magical journey of a grain of sand hidden in a 17,000m² old factory! Touch the "Laser Harp" to play ethereal music, smash the "Interactive Broken Wall" to create cracks without hurting your hand, and the funhouse mirror corridor will make kids laugh uncontrollably.
—Exclusive Tips
~Craftsman Show: 2:30 PM glass blowing demonstration, watch molten glass at 1400°C transform into vases (custom engraving available)
~Photo spots: Crystal Forest kaleidoscope tunnel, floating glass piano
Location: 800 meters south of Santai Mountain | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (closed on Mondays) | 30 RMB | 2 hours recommended

04. Zaohe Longyun City: Qianlong’s Water Transport Dream in Jiangnan
Royal Atmosphere: 50 giant light installations illuminate 200,000m² at night. Climb the Dragon King Temple palace where Emperor Qianlong stayed five times during his six southern tours! Between red walls and glazed tiles, the imperial stele pavilion records the emperor’s epic water management history.
—Cultural Activities
~Must-play with kids: Water Conservancy Millennium Hall AR canal gate opening, Longyun Palace naked-eye 5D "Yellow River Adventure"
~Dragon Boat Festival special: Wear Hanfu, apply realgar, shoot the five poisons, and collect stamps at the "Qianlong Parade"
Location: Longyun Avenue, Zaohe Town | 9:00 AM–9:00 PM | Night ticket 58 RMB (entry after 4:00 PM)

05. Luoma Lake Beach Park: Suqian’s Version of "Little Sanya" Sunset Party
Full Vacation Vibes: The white sandy beach stretches for 1 kilometer, barefoot chasing waves; rent a beach ATV to race to the lake center, take a sailboat at dusk to chase the sunset, with orange light shimmering like scattered gold on the 400-square-kilometer lake surface.
—Trendy Activities
~2025 hit: The 7th Sand Sculpture Exhibition themed "Black Myth: Wukong," with giant statues of Nezha and Ao Bing that are super impressive
~Nightlife: Weekend beach EDM festival + BBQ camping, beer paired with fresh lake seafood
Location: Lakeside New District, Huanhu Avenue | 8:30 AM–10:00 PM | 30 RMB | Locker 5 RMB/hour

Three-Day Walking Route & Hidden Benefits
Route: Day 1 Hometown of Xiang Yu (night tour) → Day 2 Jing.World + Santai Mountain → Day 3 Zaohe Longyun City + Luoma Lake
Money-saving Tips:
1. Free Luoma Lake admission with a ticket to the movie "Nezha: The Devil’s Birth"
2. Buy the "66 RMB Annual Travel Card" for unlimited access to 13 attractions (Dragon Boat Festival event)
3. Take Bus Line 1 from the high-speed rail station directly to main attractions, free transfers in the city!
Traveler’s Tip: Don’t just take photos of the statue when you return to the Hometown of Xiang Yu! Stay for the 10:00 AM Chu dance performance, where actors teach kids to play with wooden swords—this is the true immersive way to experience Chu culture.

Recommended Accommodation: After a full day of sightseeing and comparing nearby hotels, this one offers the best value. Yunlan Manju Hotel, convenient parking, with shopping malls and snack streets nearby, peaceful yet lively.