The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying Spring and Viewing Flowers at Wuxi's Turtle Head Isle
Turtle Head Isle is renowned as 'the premier scenic spot of Tai Lake and a top cherry blossom viewing destination in China.' The scenery here is enchantingly natural, and in springtime, aside from enjoying the landscape, the cherry blossoms are a major highlight. With over 30,000 cherry trees of 100 varieties, Turtle Head Isle Cherry Blossom Valley is the largest and most diverse cherry blossom planting base in China. During the Cherry Blossom Festival, the falling blossoms create a dance of petals, making it one of the 'top three cherry blossom viewing spots in the world'!
📍Location: No. 1 Yuanzhu Road, Binhu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province
🎫Ticket: 90 RMB/person
⌚Opening Hours: 08:00—17:00
🚗Travel Tips
1️⃣Take the subway to Meiyuan (first train at 6:24), then ride a shared bike, about 15-20 minutes.
2️⃣Take the subway to Meiyuan, then take the shuttle bus from Meiyuan to Turtle Head Isle Dushan Gate (5 RMB).
3️⃣Take a yacht from Guanshe Mountain Villa, 45 RMB directly to Changchun Bridge, where you can see seagulls.
4️⃣Drive or take a taxi to Dushan Gate, which opens at 6:30, but traffic control starts at 7:00 on Bogong Island.
5️⃣Take bus route 1 or Leyou 1 to Chongshan Gate, about 1 hour from the starting station on weekdays.
📌Cherry Blossom Viewing Route
From Cherry Blossom Valley to the pier to Changchun Bridge to Turtle Head Isle to the Cherry Blossom Pavilion, the whole journey took 6 hours.
🔥Three Must-Visit Check-in Spots
1️⃣Cao Bay
Here you can capture huge cherry trees and their beautiful reflections in the calm lake waters. The light and shadows are more attractive in the afternoon, and it's not too crowded, making it a great spot for photography.
2️⃣Changchun Bridge
This is a classic spot in Turtle Head Isle. To find an empty Changchun Bridge, you must go early in the morning. The nearby Jiangxue Pavilion is also beautiful, and the yellow building is the Gu's Songfen Hall, surrounded by cherry blossoms.
3️⃣Cherry Blossom Pavilion
The cherry blossoms nearby are particularly lush, and of course, it's usually crowded. Climbing up the pavilion to overlook the cherry blossoms covering the hills is stunning.
📷Recommended Photo Spots
1️⃣Stand on Changchun Bridge and shoot the courtyard in front.
2️⃣Take a photo of Changchun Bridge from the left side of the archway amid the cherry blossoms.
3️⃣On the second floor of the Cherry Blossom Pavilion on the left side, where the cherry blossoms are lush, you can be among the flowers without needing a ladder.
4️⃣The panoramic view of the Cherry Blossom Pavilion and Changchun Bridge; if it's too crowded, consider taking night photos.
5️⃣The cherry blossoms at the Cherry Blossom Pavilion are super beautiful.
6️⃣Shoot the pavilions and terraces next to Changchun Bridge.
7️⃣Take photos of Changchun Bridge from the courtyard on the left side of the tea room.
🌟Travel Tips
1️⃣Be sure to go early, otherwise it gets too crowded.
2️⃣If you can arrive before 7:30, you can drive to the Dushan Gate parking lot, where parking costs 15 RMB, so you won't have to walk far when leaving.
3️⃣The visitor center is outside Chongshan Gate, where you can store luggage.
4️⃣Remember to get a map from the visitor center, or take a photo of the large map at the entrance.
5️⃣There are 5 stamping points in total, 3 in Cherry Blossom Valley, 1 at Changchun Bridge, and 1 at the ferry terminal.
6️⃣Bring extra water, as it can get very hot and thirsty. Also, bring some snacks like biscuits, as food inside is expensive.
7️⃣Consider bringing a picnic mat for resting anywhere when tired, picnicking or resting under cherry trees is super refreshing.
8️⃣If you like night cherry blossoms, it's recommended to come after 3 pm to avoid peak times.
9️⃣Behind the Cherry Blossom Pavilion is Luding Mountain, where there are vast areas of cherry and rapeseed blossoms. If you walk up the mountain, you can always find a quiet spot, and when the wind blows, it's like a rain of cherry blossoms.
07:30 enter the door, start to stroll slowly, to the staff parking lot just 08:00, there are various small scenery along the way, you need to dig yourself~ Then follow the road, go to the cruise ship pier to play in Taihu Xiandao, there are several temples, there are various colored mud dolls, it is not too tired to go up the mountain, the mountain is not high, Of course, the scenery on the shore of the mountain is absolutely no problem. It is also good to punch in and take pictures in less than 20 minutes. You can take a boat back to the port and continue to hang out. This is the third person.
A 07:30 enter the door, start to stroll slowly, to the staff parking lot just 08:00, there are various small scenery along the way, you need to dig yourself~ Then follow the road, go to the cruise ship pier to play in Taihu Xiandao, there are several temples, there are various colored mud dolls, it is not too tired to go up the mountain, the mountain is not high, Of course, the scenery on the shore of the mountain is absolutely no problem. It is also good to punch in and take pictures in less than 20 minutes. You can take a boat back to the port and continue to hang out. This is the third person.
07:30 enter the door, start to stroll slowly, to the staff parking lot just 08:00, there are various small scenery along the way, you need to dig yourself~ Then follow the road, go to the cruise ship pier to play in Taihu Xiandao, there are several temples, there are various colored mud dolls, it is not too tired to go up the mountain, the mountain is not high, Of course, the scenery on the shore of the mountain is absolutely no problem. It is also good to punch in and take pictures in less than 20 minutes. You can take a boat back to the port and continue to hang out. This is the second person.
Wuxi Shantouyu Scenic Area is worthy of being a world-class cherry-watching resort. The cherry blossoms in the cherry blossom valley are full of mountains and fields. The surrounding area of Changchun Bridge is a great place to enjoy flowers, especially the night cherry blossoms at night under the lights. I have to say that there are really many people in the scenic spot, but the scenic service is in place, and the service staff is also very hard and very professional! Just take the shuttle bus out of the scenic spot at night. There are very, very many people, but there is the management of the service staff. Everyone queues in order and can get on the bus and leave soon!
It is best to go before 4-2 to see the cherry blossoms, because the night cherry 4-2 ends, and the best time to go at the end of March. After 4-2, you can basically only see a few late cherry blossoms. The best place to watch cherry blossoms 🌸 is cherry blossom valley - enjoy the cherry building. In addition, there is a cherry tree king in the cherry blossom villa next to the cherry blossom valley. You can go to check in. Of course, you live in cherry blossom villa. This hotel is the best, but the cherry blossom season, the hotel price is expensive. Taihu Xiandao in the lake can go to punch in, buy tickets to send round-trip tickets, free tickets for the elderly need to buy tickets, 10 yuan / person. You can see red-billed scorpions on the boat and have the opportunity to feed.
Today, I feel the breath of spring under the cherry blossoms of the steamed buns. The pink petals are like stars in the sky, dotted with this beautiful world. Here, I not only admire the beauty of the cherry blossoms, but also feel the magic of nature. Every cherry blossom is telling a beautiful story, which makes people intoxicated. If you also like cherry blossoms, then come to the steamed buns and feel this beauty! 🌸🍃 #Sakura #spring breath
This spring finally got the wish. I went to Lingshan Giant Buddha before, because of time, I didn't go to Nianhua Bay. Nianhua Bay in spring is very beautiful, the ancient buildings of Guta Ancient Street (although they were newly built in 2015), but the design is very in place and very mirrored. At night, the three light shows are intoxicated, of which the light show of the Smile Square must be seen, impressed, praise!
The 45 yuan ticket for the Spring Festival holiday also includes the ferry tickets and the bus in the park is really super cost-effective. The scenery inside is good. You can also watch a lot of seagulls when you take the boat. The downside is that there are too many people queuing for the bus and taking the boat for an hour or two. I feel that after entering the park, I almost didn't have much time to play in the queue.