In Suzhou Shanghu, experience the unparalleled beauty of a summer filled with blooming lotus flowers in Jiangnan

Known as the 'Amazon of Jiangnan,' Suzhou Shanghu is located in the Shanghu Scenic Area of Changshu, Suzhou, just 1 hour from downtown Suzhou and 1.5 hours from Shanghai. 📍Location: Changshu Shanghu Scenic Area 🅿️Parking: Recommended to park at Parking Lot No. 1, 7 yuan per entry for up to 5 hours. 🚶‍♀️Recommended Check-in Spots: 1️⃣ Taigong Island Blessing Platform The water lilies 🪷 in front of the Blessing Platform are in their prime viewing period. The adjacent Jiang Shang Cultural Museum is also a great place to take children for a fun and educational visit. 2️⃣ Luyan Pavilion A large area of lotus flowers is already blooming, and not many people know about it yet, making it a perfect spot for taking stunning photos‼️ 3️⃣ Fushui Villa The entire villa is designed in a garden style, with ancient pavilions, long corridors, and clusters of lotus flowers, capturing the essence of a beautiful Jiangnan summer. Both ground and aerial photography here are fantastic! 4️⃣ Water Forest Dubbed the 'Amazon of Jiangnan,' take a bamboo raft deep into the metasequoia forest 🌳, watch egrets 🕊️ flit about, and enjoy the cool and pleasant surroundings filled with healing greenery. Aerial views here are also highly recommended‼️ 5️⃣ Hexiangzhou The lotus pond here features some lotus-shaped stone pathways that allow you to venture directly into the pond for photos, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts‼️ 6️⃣ Night Tour of the Villa When night falls and the scenic area's lights come on, there are live performances starting from the Blessing Platform all the way to Fushui Villa, which are definitely worth seeing‼️ 📕Travel Tips: 1️⃣ It is recommended to tour clockwise, entering from the Visitor Center at Gate 1. Recently, Shanghu has night performances starting at 6 PM, so it's a good idea to visit in the afternoon and stay until the evening show ends before leaving. 2️⃣ The scenic area is full of green elements in summer, so it's best to avoid wearing green and choose other bright colors for more photogenic results. 3️⃣ Summer can be quite sunny and there are many mosquitoes, so it's best to bring a bag 🎒 with sunscreen, mosquito repellent spray, a water bottle, and some props like fans.