Wetland Parks
Take the time to reconnect with Mother Nature in the lakeside wetland park,where you'll find an abundance of exotic plants and trees.You'll also enjoy the special view you have on the lake from this vantage point
Huqiu Wetland Park 虎丘湿地公园
At the foot of Huqiu Mountain,this wetland park built around the lake is the lungs of Suzhou.It's the ideal place to get some exercise,enjoy the sights and listen to the birds. Completing the walk around the lake will take you about 2 to 3 hours.When the azalea flowers blossom,the park is a wash with a sea of flowers.
Intersection of Suyuzhang Road and West Yangcheng Road,Xiangcheng District
Lianchi Lake Park 莲池湖公园
Water is the central theme of this park.With its swathes of lotus plants,stone bridges,pavilions and wooden corridors,the fauna and flora of this park are a deligh best enjoyed in the summertime.
Lianchihu Road,Yangcheng Peninsula,IndustrialPark (near Chongyuan Temple)
Hetang Yuese Wetland Park 荷塘月色湿地公园
During the summer lotus season,swing by this park to enjoy the largest lotus pond of Suzhou.When abloom,the lotus plants reveal their concealed beauty and scent in concert. You may also enjoy the lotus flowers and have a sip of nice tea,while taking a boat ride around the pond or watching ladies adorning typical Chinese garnments sitting ontraditional.
4575 Taiyang Road,Huangqiao Street,Xiangcheng District
Historical Sites
Yangcheng lake is the stuff of many legends.The Chongyuan Temple,among other historical sites around the lake,bears witness to its long and glorious history.
Taiping Old Street 太平老街
Situated in Xiangcheng district,this street is known for its millennial gingko.The bright yellow cover of this giant tree atracts crowds of photography enthusiasts. Dixi Cang,an old granary back to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644)that exhibits 6 cylinder-shaped granaries recycled into artistic design galleries has many beat a path to it. Don't miss the Taiping Zen Temple and the former residence of Wang Gao,a famous mandarin from the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279).
Taiping Street,Xiangcheng District
Chongyuan Temple 重元寺
The Chongyuan Temple is China's tallest water-based temple dedicated to Guanyin,first known to the Western world as "the Goddess of Mercy".Inside,you'll find China's tallest Guanyin statue and the awe-inspiring halls of Mahavira and Heavenly Kings.Book a table at the Buddhist restaurant inside the temple to savor the specially-arranged vegetarian meals.
333 Yangchenghuan Road,Wuzhong District
Cycling around Yangcheng Lake
Biking around the lake is a great way to enjoy the area.Enjoys the sights,beathe in the fresh air,and let goof all your worries.
Cycling Trail around the Lake 阳澄湖环湖自行车道
Yangcheng Lake Avenue -Yangchenghuan Road-Chongyuan Temple -Ciyun Road-Lianchihu Road-Biking Path Around the Lake
The biking path around the Yangcheng lake espouses the shoreline,and winds by the Yangcheng peninsula,the Catholic church,the Lianchi Lake Park,Chongyuan Temple and many other beautiful scenic spots.Borrow a bike at a nearby bike station to be free as the wind!
Recommended Routes
Route 1
Suzhou Gold Bricks of Imperial Kiln Museum-Hetang Yuese WetlandPark-YangchengLake “Meirentui”Peninsula-Taiping Old Street
Route 2
Bicester Village-HB World Film Park-Chongyuan Temple-Xianying Lake Park-Yunshan Lake Park
