Suzhou Jade Lake: A Hidden Emerald in the Mountains, an Instantly Captivating Healing Retreat

Here is a travel guide for Suzhou Jade Lake: Preparation • Documents: Bring your ID card or other valid ID. • Clothing: Wear comfortable sports shoes or hiking boots suitable for outdoor activities, and bring sun protection clothing, hats, sunglasses, etc. • Items: Bring plenty of drinking water, snacks, power banks, cameras, etc. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: Navigate to "Shushan Sinopec Gas Station" or "Four Seasons Joy Hot Spring Hotel." Free parking is generally available near the gas station and at the hotel parking lot. • Public transportation: Take Metro Line 3 to Wenchang Road Station, transfer to Tram Line 2 branch line to Shushan Bus Station, then walk about 2.4 kilometers to reach the destination. Touring Routes • Hiking version: Enter from the Four Seasons Joy Hot Spring Hotel parking lot, follow the colored ribbons uphill for about 10 minutes to reach Jueqing Valley. Continue climbing for about 5 minutes to reach a fork in the road. Take the path on the right with the large water pipe downhill for about 20 minutes to the foot of the mountain. At the fork, take the right path, pass through the tea plantation, and you will see Jade Lake. • Easy version: Navigate to Shushan Sinopec Gas Station. Before reaching the gas station, there is an entrance gate on the right. Go straight in, and Jade Lake will be on your right. Photography Guide • Best time: Choose a sunny day around noon when the sunlight directly illuminates the lake, making the water color most beautiful. • Photo poses and positions: Stand on large rocks by the lake to capture a panoramic view of Jade Lake, or use the tea plantations and hillsides as backgrounds for portraits with the lake. Important Notes • Suzhou Jade Lake is not officially open to the public. Please do not damage the local environment or litter when visiting. • The terrain around the lake is rugged and steep, covered with gravel, and the rocks are heavily weathered. Pay attention to safety during your visit and avoid dangerous areas.