Tongli National Wetland Park, Suzhou/Oxygen Guide
If you stay in the hustle and bustle of the city for a long time, you will become more eager for the tranquility of nature. Tongli National Wetland Park, a natural oxygen bar hidden in Suzhou, is a great place to heal your soul. Today, I will share a detailed guide with you 👇
📍Address: Xiaodianhu Village, Tongli Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
🎫Tickets: Free 🆓 (Some experience programs are charged separately)
🕙Opening hours: 08:30 - 18:00 (last admission at 16:30)
🅿️Parking: There is a parking lot at the entrance of the park, free parking, it is very convenient to travel by car 🚗
🚇Public transportation: Take Suzhou Metro Line 4 to Tongli Station, then transfer to Bus 725 to go directly
🌳Must-see attractions:
1️⃣Wetland Ecological Area: Stroll along the wooden boardwalk, shuttle between the reed marshes and lotus ponds, encounter egrets, wild ducks and other lovely creatures, and feel the unique ecological charm of the wetland 🦆🐦
2️⃣Tongli Lake: You can choose a sculling boat or an electric cruise ship to float leisurely on the lake, admire the lake and mountains, and enjoy the slow life of the water town 🚤
3️⃣Forest Oxygen Bar: A large area of metasequoia and camphor forests, the air is full of negative oxygen ions, rent a bicycle to ride in it, or find a lawn to spread a picnic mat, and start a pleasant picnic, which is a great experience 🚴♀️🧺
4️⃣Bird Watching Tower: Climb the bird watching tower and overlook the beauty of the entire wetland, especially at sunset, when the afterglow reflects the wetland, it is so beautiful that it is breathtaking 🌅
🎢Play projects:
1️⃣Waterfront Forest Cruise: CNY 30/person, about 15 - 20 minutes. Starting from the Ginkgo Wharf in the South Gate, the boat travels on the interlaced rivers and shuttles through the dense bamboo forest, as if breaking into the world of the Wizard of Oz. It is super beautiful to take pictures!
2️⃣Sightseeing Train: CNY 40/person, about 25 minutes. It will pass through many attractions such as Chenghu Cultural Exhibition Area, Science Museum, and Ginkgo Wharf. The scenery along the way is very good, suitable for children and those who don’t want to walk.
3️⃣Jungle Crossing: In the Bird Language Forest Park, there are many routes with different difficulty levels. Put on professional equipment, climb, slide and leap in the jungle, release your vitality and challenge yourself 💪
🍔Dining: There are some snack stalls and cafes in the park to meet basic dining needs. Jungle Cafe is recommended. Not only is the environment good, but the drinks and desserts are also super high in value, which is very suitable for taking photos and checking in. If you want to taste local delicacies, you can also go to Tongli Ancient Town after leaving the park, where there are many special restaurants and snack bars.
✅Travel advice:
1. The best season to visit is spring and summer (April–October). At this time, the lotus flowers are in full bloom, the wetland is full of vitality, and the green is very healing.
2. Remember to wear comfortable sneakers, because there is a lot of walking in the park. At the same time, take sun protection and mosquito prevention measures, there are many mosquitoes by the water 🦟
3. You can reserve a day to play and slowly feel the beauty of nature. If you have plenty of time, you can also stay at the nearby Tongli Lake Resort or the ancient town homestay and enjoy the night view of the water town at night.