Wuxi Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area is in Binhu District, Jiangsu, and is a national 5A-rated tourist attraction.

Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area, Wuxi

Wuxi Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area is in Binhu District, Jiangsu, and is a national 5A-rated tour…

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Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area, Wuxi Tour Guide

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  1. Chongshan Gate (Entrance)
    Start · Entrance
    The archway at the valley mouth reading "Best Spot of Taihu" (inscribed by Guo Moruo); in cherry blossom season the whole valley is like rosy clouds. Why this route: the first stop on entering the park.
  2. Cherry Blossom Valley (Best Spot of Taihu Lake)
    about 1340 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Changchun Bridge imitates the Jade Belt Bridge in the Summer Palace—the classic "Changchun Flower Ripples" scene. Why this route: the cherry embankment by the bridge is lined with Somei Yoshino cherries.
  3. Changchun Bridge
    about 660 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  4. Yuanzhu Spring Waves
    about 130 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  5. Yuantouzhu Lighthouse
    about 50 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Jagged Taihu stones jut out; climb the lighthouse for a full view of vast Lake Tai. Why this route: the top of the Ten Great Sights of Yuantouzhu.
  6. Juju Scenic Area · Hengyun Villa
    about 190 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Pass the "Juju Scenic Realm" archway and see the "Cradling Wu and Yue" cliff inscription. Why this route: a Republican-era private garden.
  7. Cruise Pier
    about 210 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Head to the only boarding point for Taihu Fairy Island. Why this route: the boat ticket is included in admission; the ride takes about 20 minutes.
  8. Taihu Fairy Island (Sanshan Island)
    about 2750 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Sanshan Island's Taoist theme: the Matchmaker Shrine, Tiandu Fairy Mansion, and Huixian Bridge. Why this route: like entering a fairy realm.
  9. Luding Mountain
    about 3660 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Climb to the high point, Luding Mountain (360° view from Shutian Pavilion), then return to Chongshan Gate. Why this route: descend along the Ten-Mile Fragrant Path.
  10. Chongshan Gate (Entrance)
    about 890 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Entrance
    The archway at the valley mouth reading "Best Spot of Taihu" (inscribed by Guo Moruo); in cherry blossom season the whole valley is like rosy clouds. Why this route: the first stop on entering the park.

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江苏无锡市太湖鼋头渚景区
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