Suzhou Shanghai surrounding tour! Tongli National Wetland Park! A great place to spend your weekend! With a guide.

Tongli National Wetland Park - Encounter the beauty of nature Tongli National Wetland Park is a natural treasure that is like a fairyland. If you are eager to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and get close to nature, then this is definitely the place for you. I. Park Overview The park is well preserved in its original ecological state, as if it is a piece of pure land that nature has specially left for us. The park is large enough and has a wide variety of trees. Walking through it is like walking into a green fairy tale world. Dense metasequoias stand tall, and the bamboo forest is quiet and secluded, mysterious and full of healing power, making you forget all your troubles and worries. Here, you can breathe fresh air, smell the flowers and birds, and have a close encounter with nature. II. Basic Information 1. Address: Tongli National Wetland Park, Suzhou. 2. Fee: Free! This means you can enjoy it without any burden. 3. Parking: Also free, making your trip more convenient. 4. Time: 8:30--18:00 (16:30 stop entering the park). Be sure to arrange your time so you don't miss this wonderful natural journey. 5. Transportation: - Self-driving from Suzhou about 1h; self-driving from Shanghai about 1.5h. Self-driving friends can take the Jinghu Expressway or Huning Expressway to S58 Huchang Expressway. After reaching the Wujiang exit, follow the road signs to easily reach Tongli National Wetland Park. III. Transportation within the park 1. Shuttle bus: 15 yuan to reach the Ginkgo Pier, but it only takes about 20 minutes to walk. If you are physically fit and not bringing children, you can choose to walk. You can enjoy the scenery along the way and save money. Why not? 2. Small train: 40 yuan to reach the Herbal Botanical Garden, which can also be reached in 15 minutes on foot. For tourists who want to reach their destination quickly or with children, the small train is a good choice. 3. Boat: You can take a boat at the Ginkgo Pier, 30 yuan/person, the whole journey is 15 minutes. Sitting on the boat, you can leisurely enjoy the beautiful scenery around you and feel the gentle breeze. After a circle, disembark at the original pier. IV. Recommended route Enter from the south gate and start a wonderful natural journey! 1. South Gate➡Wetland Science Museum (about 30min): - The Wetland Science Museum is a great place to learn about wetland ecology. Here, you can see various wetland animal and plant specimens, as if you have stepped into a miniature natural museum. Through these lifelike specimens, you can gain a deeper understanding of the mysteries of wetland ecosystems and experience the wonder and greatness of nature. 2. Wetland Science Museum➡Aquatic Botanical Garden➡Jingsi Square (about 1h): - In the Aquatic Botanical Garden, water lilies, lotus flowers, reeds and other aquatic plants compete for beauty, forming a beautiful Jiangnan water town scroll. Stroll along the paths in the garden, admire these beautiful aquatic plants, and feel the poetic charm of Jiangnan water town, which will greatly relax your mind. - Jingsi Square is a peaceful and quiet place where you can sit down and enjoy the wetland scenery. Close your eyes, listen to the birds singing, feel the gentle breeze, and let your body and mind fully integrate into nature. 3. Jingsi Square➡Bird Watching Tower➡Wetland Experience Area➡Cui Lu Fei Xue (about 1.5h): - The Bird Watching Tower is the best place to overlook the entire wetland park. Climb the Bird Watching Tower, you can use binoculars to observe various rare water birds, and experience the vitality of nature. Watching those lovely water birds fly and play freely in the wetlands, you can't help but marvel at the beauty of nature. - The Wetland Experience Area offers wetland fishing, rice planting and other experience activities, allowing you to personally experience the traditional culture of Jiangnan water town. Here, you can put down your phone, return to nature, and experience a traditional farming life, and feel the joy of labor. - Cui Lu Fei Xue is a spectacular reed marsh. Stroll through the reed marsh, feel the spectacular sight of the reeds swaying in the wind, as if you are in a dreamlike world. Here, you can take photos as a souvenir, recording this beautiful moment. 4. Cui Lu Fei Xue➡North Gate (about 30min): - Return to the north gate along the path, ending your pleasant wetland park journey. Along the way, you can review your wonderful experiences today and feel the peace and joy that nature brings you. V. Recommended nearby attractions After visiting Tongli National Wetland Park, you can also visit the nearby Tongli Ancient Town. The Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient buildings and small bridges and flowing water houses are full of Jiangnan charm. The ancient stone slab road, exquisite ancient buildings, and gurgling water form a beautiful Jiangnan water town scroll. Here, you can taste local delicacies, buy special souvenirs, and experience the unique charm of Jiangnan water town. If you have time, you can also visit the neighboring Zhouzhuang Ancient Town or Luzhi Ancient Town. Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is famous for its unique water town appearance and rich history and culture. Here, you can take a boat tour of the ancient town and admire the ancient buildings and beautiful scenery on both sides of the river. Luzhi Ancient Town is loved by tourists for its well-preserved ancient buildings and simple folk customs. Here, you can feel the peace and tranquility of Jiangnan water town. VI. Tips 1. The park is large, so be sure to choose a comfortable pair of shoes! This will make your trip more enjoyable. 2. There are more mosquitoes, so remember to bring mosquito repellent to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and affecting your mood. 3. There are vending machines in the park, and it is also very convenient to eat, so you don't need to prepare food. Of course, if you want to enjoy the fun of a picnic, you can also bring some food.