March Guide to Turtle Head Isle in Wuxi

Wuxi is located along the coast of Taihu Lake and is a small city in the south of the Yangtze River. It boasts splendid Taihu Lake scenery and the simple and profound charm of old streets and ancient towns. The Wu culture has nourished this land, and Turtle Head Isle is a famous tourist attraction in Wuxi. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the entire area is like clouds and mists, stunningly beautiful! Address: No.1 Yuanzhu Road, Binhu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province Cherry Blossom Viewing Period: Mid-March to early April (wait a bit longer to come, recently there are more people than flowers, and more seagulls than people) Ticket Price: 105 yuan (Day ticket, including ferry, 8:00- 17:00) 80 yuan (Night ticket 3.22-4.7, 17:00-21:00) Transportation: Take bus K1, K87 from Wuxi Train Station Route 1 Highlight: Park Entrance → Deer Top Welcoming the Sunlight → Sunlight River Charm (round trip) 50s Route ② Cherry Blossoms: Park Entrance → Mountain Sunlight River Charm (round trip) 30 It is recommended to take the water route through the dock, which is very smooth! After arriving at 'Guan She Shan Fisherman's Dock', purchase a speedboat ticket to directly reach the vicinity of Turtle Head Isle Changchun Bridge! Key Points 1 Best spots in Turtle Head Isle: Cherry Blossom Pavilion (Japanese-style pavilion), Changchun Bridge 2 Entrances Turtle Head Isle has two entrances: Dushan Gate opens at 6:30 am, Chongshan Gate opens at 9 am Stay Cherry Blossom Villa, right inside the scenic area! Remember to book a room one month in advance. How to avoid the crowds? Cherry Blossom Valley: Rush straight to Cherry Blossom Valley after entering, to snap a few photos without people. One at the entrance, one at the end of the path, and that's enough! Changchun Bridge: It's a 15-minute walk from Cherry Blossom Valley to Changchun Bridge. Take one photo on the bridge, one on the opposite side, and 2-3 more of the surrounding area and then leave. Cherry Blossom Pavilion: There is a path filled with cherry blossoms leading to the Cherry Blossom Pavilion, where you can take more photos. Those with drones should fly them at the Cherry Blossom Pavilion, and those without can just look around and take photos with cherry blossoms in the foreground, then leave! Cao Bay Station: The place in Turtle Head Isle with the fewest people, most ethereal, and most spiritual energy. Remember to take the sightseeing bus for those without a car, and get off at 'Autumn Rain Cao Bay' station! Taihu Lake Pier for daily seagull feeding Around 16:00, head to the pier to feed seagulls and watch the Taihu Lake sunset! After the boat ride and the departure of the large tour groups, the last thing to do is to watch the night cherry blossoms by the Changchun Bridge at the pier!