Hidden Gems of Yuantouzhu in Wuxi! Enjoy the Scenic Taihu Lake with Fewer Crowds

🌊 Discovered a secret paradise by Taihu Lake! A serene and picturesque hidden gem 🌿

🚗 Just a 1.5-hour drive from Shanghai!

Stumbled upon a secluded haven even locals don't know about this weekend

—The hidden charms of Wuxi's Yuantouzhu beyond cherry blossom season🔍

🎫 Ticket Tips:

Adult ticket: 85 RMB (free for Huaian soccer fans!)

Jiangsu seniors 60+ enter free with ID🆓

Stay at Sakura Hotel inside the scenic area for great deals! Round-trip boat tickets only 10 RMB🚢

✨ Must-try magical experiences:

1️⃣ Wind and freedom at the mountaintop pavilion🌪️

Take the shuttle straight to the summit! 5-minute climb to the top

360° panoramic views that take your breath away💨

Kids chase the wind while parents relax in the pavilion

(Parents will cry tears of joy—no more chasing kids around!)

2️⃣ Fantasy drift at Taihu Fairy Island🧚♀️

20-minute boat ride across the glassy lake

Seagulls chase the boat for chips at the stern🍟

(Bring bread to feed them!)

The island's bizarre rocks feel like a xianxia drama set

Fairy Bridge is perfect for photos📸

3️⃣ Cool escape at the secret lotus pond🌸

Summer lotuses bloom like Monet's garden!

Caowan Wetland trail offers 99% shade coverage

Stroll in hanfu with an oil-paper umbrella🌂

Every snapshot looks like a scene from *A Dream of Splendor*

💡 Pro Tips:

✔️ Bring mosquito repellent! Wetland mosquitoes are eager

✔️ Wear light-colored long dresses—the lake breeze styles them for you

✔️ Best island light after 4 PM

✔️ Stern seats and upper deck offer prime photo ops

📍 Location: No.1 Yuanzhu Road, Binhu District, Wuxi

🚇 Transport: DiDi direct ride/Self-drive parking 15 RMB/day

🏨 Stay: Sakura Hotel is 5-minute walk to pier

🌈 This summer, you must visit Taihu Lake!

Watch egrets skim the sparkling waters

Hear centuries-old trees whisper in the wind

Shout freely from an empty mountaintop

True happiness doesn't require crowds💙

Post by VenlaKoskinen | Aug 6, 2025

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