One-day family trip around Shanghai! Lazy parent guide to Changshu Yushan

No hiking, few people, short distance! Unlock Yushan + Fangta Garden + Qinhu Park with your kids, a relaxed and pleasant day trip, kids happy and not tired～ 📍Key spots to check in: 1. Longtan Lake: Starting point of the Eagle Trail. If you don’t want to hike, just play by the lake with the kids. The lawn is spacious, you can set up a temporary tent, let the kids run freely. The lake water is clear, perfect for observing water birds. 2. Fangta Garden: A 300-year-old historic garden, quiet with few people, suitable for introducing culture to kids; ancient trees tower inside, great for cooling off and strolling. Weekend market offers special snacks (like sugar painting, cotton candy) that kids love. 3. Qinhu Park: Very comfortable for walking around the lake, with children’s playground facilities by the lake for kids to play a while; many dining options to satisfy family tastes. 🎫Tickets: All attractions are free! Parking only 10 yuan, great value for money. 🚗Transportation: 1.5 hours drive from Shanghai, smooth road conditions all the way, stress-free travel with kids. ⏰Schedule: - 09:00 Depart from Shanghai - 10:30 Arrive at Qingya Tea Garden parking, visit Longtan Lake - 12:30 Lunch at Fangta Garden + visit the market - 15:00 Afternoon tea + parent-child interaction at Qinhu Park - 17:30 Dinner and return trip 👶Family essentials: - Portable folding stroller (Qinhu Park is large, can push kids if they get tired) - Snacks + warm water (to replenish energy throughout) - Camera (beautiful scenery and kids’ smiles along the way, every shot is a masterpiece) - Change of clothes (playing in water at Longtan Lake may get kids wet, having backups is reassuring) 🏨Accommodation tips: If you want to extend the trip, we recommend "Crowne Plaza Changshu Zhongjiang Plaza," with a wild luxury design, indoor pool, 20 minutes drive away.