Wuxi Taihu Lake Travel Guide

in fact, it is unnecessary to stay at home all day on weekends. It's not bad to travel around the lake by bike with friends. It is a very good experience to exercise and breathe fresh air.

First stop: Yuantouzhu archway

Actually, the biggest scenic spots here are the seven-masted sailboat and the Beacon Lighthouse, but many tourists choose to pray at Guangfu Temple when they go in.

Tip:

(1) Whether it is sightseeing bus traffic or not, the rest of the road must go to this gate.

Cruise ships run every 2 minutes, and the waiting time is still relatively long. It's also good to see the scenery nearby.

Second stop: Fairy Island in Taihu Lake

Formerly known as Sanshan, commonly known as Guishan, it is a group of small islands in the Pearl River Scenic Area at the source, with a total area of 12 hectares. It consists of four small islands: East Duck, West Duck, Daji and Xiaoji, with a total area of about 2 square kilometers and a circumference of about 2.5 kilometers.

Attractions: water curtain cave, Huixian Bridge, Star Picking Pavilion, Taiyi Temple of Heaven, Yinhe Waterfall, Lingxiao Palace.

Hint:

water curtain cave, the monkey theatre at the gate, has a "distinctive flavor".

Take the stairs of Lingxiao Palace to the back door, and then come out to Taiyi Fairy Palace, overlooking Taihu Lake.

Third stop: the archway of Taihu Lake

In 1934, the owner got it from Yanbao Street outside Di 'anmen in Beijing, which is said to be a relic of Yuanmingyuan. The archways are simple in structure, connected by archways, and the lake is surrounded by surrounding mountains and islands. There is Zhongdushan Island in the north, which is now the seat of Taihu Sanatorium. It's just across from Daxie Mountain, where trees are shaded and the scenery is beautiful.

Hint:

Architectural structure: classical structure, northern style, bucket arch connection, glazed tile roof, cornices.

(2) enter the archway and stand on the wall, decorated with phoenix peony. Built behind the wall near the water, it is called "Hanwanxuan". Hanging in the pavilion is the "Tiger Mountain Chess Map" inscribed by Gan Long.

Fourth stop: Cliff Stone Carving

Hengyun Stone Cave is a famous scenic spot in Yuantouzhu, where there is a natural inlet surrounded by strange peaks and rocks. The cliff is engraved with six characters of "Horizontal Cloud" and "Including wuyue", which were written by Liao Lun, the magistrate of Wuxi in the late Qing Dynasty.

Tip:

Liao Lun arrived here with his friends by boat on the eighth day of the first month of Guangxu Xinmao year (AD 1891). Feeling the magnificent momentum here, he happily inscribed inscriptions such as "Huai Wu Yue" and "Yue Yun" on the stone wall, adding luster to the lakes and mountains.

: Travel guide

1. You can choose to take a tour bus to the pier after buying the ticket.

2. Get off the train and take the 1K1 bus to Chongshanmen in Yuantouzhu Scenic Area.

3. Walk along the gate of the scenic spot to Chongshan Hidden Scenic Spot, or simply ask a wise person to find a free means of transportation to the pier, without spending the money wasted on traveling to sightseeing bus.

4. Wuxi Station and Wuxi high-speed railway station are together, but the interior is impassable. It takes a lot of time to bypass the underground passage. You should pay attention to leaving enough time to wait for the bus.