[2024 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for DuShu Lake (Updated Sep)
Lakes
Address:
Inside of Wuzhong District, Suzhou 215168, China
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
The unpopular jiangbin park!
like I’ve said in my last few posts this place is not a Very Popular place in Suzhou. Only a few people that I know have actually heard about this place and that was basically after recommended this Spot to them.
The first time that I’ve visited this place was purely by accident I searched on my maps for any nearby parks and I noticed a very small park that was located in The southern region of Suzhou. This place has a very unique and beautiful aesthetic. you are greeted by a very glorious entrance. And as you walk around the park you would notice different temples and different sculptures And monuments that really make this park very beautiful.
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The part of Suzhou that’s less explored
when people visit Suzhou, the place that most people visit, would be the gusu area, which is the old town, and the SIP area which is mostly around the center of Suzhou. However there is a location or generally an area that Is just as developed and as beautiful as the Suzhou center but not as popular and that is the Dushu lake area.
this area is located sort of south east of the city and has many Highrisers and many beautiful parks and sights . there is also the Dushu lake where you have the amazing lake view, and you also have the egret park, if you’re looking for more nature and vegetation.
there are also a number of malls and cinemas and galleries you can visit so you’re sure to have a great time.
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Another one of Suzhou’s beautiful parks✨✨
Oh of the lovely things about Suzhou is that the city is filled with really beautiful and unique parks. this particular park is located at the north side of the Dushu lake! I would actually say that this is one of the parks that are fairly hidden but absolutely beautiful.
a great place to have a simple picnic with the family or friends, also a great place to watch the sunset or admire the lake.
one thing that really stood out was the pattern at the center of the park from ground level you might see and appreciate it, but from above it’s really breathtaking this is also a place that is extremely photogenic so if you’re looking to get those banger photos, then this is the place to go!
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Beautiful stuff you can find at Dushu lake 🌅
I always love to go on these photography walks every once in a while. and on this occasion I was at the Dushu lake church. why is it called this? well the answer is simple. because it’s a church that is located right by the Dushu lake.
This church is actually located in the egret park right beside Moon Bay Area in Suzhou. the fact that it’s located in a park makes visiting the church very scenic.
One other reason why this church is quite popular is because many newly wedded couples come here to take their wedding photos! 💒 🤵♂️ 👰♀️.
it is a really beautiful place and I definitely recommend that you check it out if you’re around the area.
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Dushu lake. The most serene lake in Suzhou
one Location that I would always enjoy visiting is the Dushu lake and that is so for many reasons.
First off, the Dushu lake Is situated in a fantastic location, it is directly south of the jinji lake which means it’s location around the center of Suzhou.
this lake is actually not as popular as the jinji lake, but it’s just as beautiful.
For that reason there aren’t too many people or tourists that flood the area. you might see lots of families camping in some of the open fields. and that gives this lake more of a simple nostalgic feel.
I also enjoy flying my drone here, as it is such a stress free experience. Hope you enjoy the shots!
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The Dushu lake Suzhou, Less known of the two
Suzhou is a really beautiful place with many lakes, however the two most popular lakes in Suzhou are the jinji lake, and the Dushu lake which are located in the central part of Suzhou these two lakes are located just side by side to each other. the most popular lake of the two is the jinji lake, however the Dushu lake is absolutely beautiful as well.
the north part of Dushu lake is the spot that I would recommend to visit, this is one of the least visited part. there are a few gardens and spots that you can appreciate the lake from. and I was able to capture these at the autumn period when the trees looked gorgeous, bu it was still pretty cold lol.#mapletrees #nationalpark #unforgettableexperiences #urbanexplorer #scenicspotguide #travelinspiration #momentsmission
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Dushu Lake Park, Suzhou: An urban oasis and a haven for the soul.
Located in Suzhou, a city where the classical and modern blend seamlessly, Dushu Lake Park is a tranquil oasis. With its vast lake, beautiful scenery, and peaceful atmosphere, it has become a haven for urbanites. Dushu Lake Park is not only a great place for leisure and entertainment, but also a natural space where the soul can rest and be released, leading every visitor into a world of tranquility and harmony.
Dushu Lake, with its rippling lake and surrounding natural landscape, has become a natural treasure in Suzhou. The lake is sparkling, the water is clear, the surrounding trees are green, and the flowers are fragrant. Here, you can stroll along the greenway by the lake, feel the breeze, admire the reflection on the lake, and experience the tranquility and harmony that comes from the heart. Every view by the lake is a gift from nature, purifying and nourishing the soul.
Dushu Lake Park is not only a natural oasis, but also a cultural space full of humanistic atmosphere. Various art sculptures and cultural corridors are scattered around the lake, each carrying the weight of history and the charm of culture. From the simple stone bridge to the modern art installation, from the quiet lakeside bench to the lively children's playground, Dushu Lake Park integrates classical and modern elements, allowing visitors to appreciate the natural beauty while also feeling the profound cultural heritage of Suzhou.
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Accidentally arrived at the "real Jiangnan"
Spring has come, and when walking along the lake, there's an illusion of being in Qingdao, with greenery all around. Everywhere you look, there's catkins floating in the air, and by the river, many elderly and children are leisurely catching fish.
In the early morning, strolling along Pingjiang Road, you see white walls and black tiles, small bridges over flowing water, and the blooming fragrances of osmanthus and wisteria.
In the afternoon, walking around Dushu Lake, you see hydrangeas, late cherry blossoms, and maples
The moving ripples, the play of light and shadow in the woods, the chance encounter with a kitten, accompanying X
The flat little dog.
At the Master of the Nets Garden, you view the scenes through the windows, with the mottled light and shadow, the green maple leaves fluttering in the wind, the koi fish swimming back and forth in the lake, and the crowd under the wisteria flowers is endless.
At Jinji Lake, you watch the sunset amidst the crowd, wander around Eslite bookstore, go eat Suzhou-style dishes, and take a digestive stroll under the moonlight on Shantang Street.
Suzhou is a beauty that cannot be fully captured in eighteen pictures, slowly changing.
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Suzhou | The blooming of the peony flowers is like being in a dreamy sea of flowers
After the cherry blossoms at Dushu Lake Park have fallen
Comes the splendid bloom of the peony flowers
The peony flowers blanket the hills and fields
A romance exclusive to spring
Location: Dushu Lake Park - Peony Flower Sea
🎫 Ticket: 🆓 Free
Little Tips
Be sure to go early, by seven or eight o'clock, there are already a lot of people, and once it gets crowded, the beauty is lost. If you have a drone, the angles are excellent after post-production
The area near Dushu Lake Church and Egret Park is also worth visiting
MIRANDA AGUILAR
【Dushu Lake Park Poppy Flower Sea】—— A Monet garden-like romantic scenery
🌸In the Dushu Lake Park of Suzhou, there is also a poppy flower sea! The beauty here is like falling into Monet's garden, with the poppies shining brightly under the sunlight, so beautiful that it's heart-stirring.
📸Tag your photo buddy, and embrace spring together! In this sea of flowers, you can freely take beautiful photos and preserve the memories of spring.
📍Dushu Lake Park, a place filled with romantic scenery, awaits your exploration. Here, you can fully enjoy the poppy flower sea and feel the beauty and tranquility of a Monet garden.
arduousdeeanna
Suzhou's Monet Garden is breathtakingly beautiful!
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Suzhou, you really know how to enjoy yourself!
Right now, the poppies by Dushu Lake are in full bloom, and the recent weather temperature is very suitable.
Upon entering the park
you feel as if you have stepped into the world under Monet's brush.
Large swaths of poppies dot the grassland, like twinkling stars, and the blue flowers are the finishing touch! ! !
📷 Photography tips: Shoot the flowers from above to below to avoid a cluttered environment, use triple zoom for portrait shots on your phone to compress the sea of flowers and people together, and if you have a drone, lie down for an overhead shot! (Lie in an empty spot, don't crush the flowers and grass
There are still some fresh flowers around, be sure to check in, flower-chasing youth, Fire!
Flowers and grass have feelings, please do not trample on them at will!
JOSIE HICKS
Suzhou is known not only for its classical gardens but also for its dawn redwoods | A one-day tour route for Suzhou's redwoods
With the weather getting colder, the ginkgo and maple leaves have fallen one after another, leaving the dawn redwoods standing tall for a while longer.
Suzhou is famous for its Suzhou-style gardens, but if you want to see dawn redwoods, you don't have to squeeze into the gardens. Instead, you should visit the more spacious parks. Here is a recommended free route for viewing dawn redwoods.
👉Dushu Lake Ecological Park➡️Dushu Lake Church (Dushu Lake Park)➡️Shili Shantang
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✔️Dushu Lake Ecological Park:
The ecological park is quite large and not crowded. The wooden walkway inside is particularly photogenic.
🎫Ticket: Free
🚇Suzhou Metro Line 2, Dushu Lake South Station, Exit 2, 200 meters walking distance.
🌟Nearby is the Yinshan Lake Gelin Park Mall, with lots of food options and a 🥤Tea King shop.
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✔️Dushu Lake Park:
‼️It's quite close to 'Dushu Lake Ecological Park,' but many people mistake 'Dushu Lake Park' for 'Dushu Lake Ecological Park,' which they are not.
⛪️The Dushu Lake Christian Church is located inside Dushu Lake Park. Besides family activities and walking in the park, the church is the most worth visiting. On weekends, you'll see many Lolitas taking photos here.
🌟The cross in the lake by the church is the most distinctive feature of the church, something you won't see at other churches.
🎫Ticket: Free
🚇Suzhou Metro Line 2, Dushu Lake Neighborhood Center Station, Exit 4, about 600 meters walking distance. There is also a parking lot for convenience.
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✔️Shili Shantang:
Shantang River starts from Jinji Lake in the west and extends to the Wusong River's Niuyu Mouth in the east, with a total length of about ten Chinese miles, hence the name 'Shili Shantang.'
The dawn redwoods of Shili Shantang are definitely worth seeing. With the leisurely lake water and the redwoods gradually turning red, a painting of early winter has been drawn for you.
The greenway by the lake is perfect for walking, jogging, and dog walking. The dawn redwoods by the lake are even more beautiful, making it irresistible to stand under them and 📷take photos. There are many people taking photos on weekends, so it's recommended to go early.
✈️Drones can be flown nearby, but be careful as there are many trees.
🚇Suzhou Metro Line 5, Hualian Station, Exit 4, with a parking lot nearby.
🎫Ticket: Free
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Jaylan Nienow
Three-day tour of Suzhou!!!
Special forces travel to Suzhou. Apart from the nearly two days of travel by car, we visited Jinji Lake + Dushu Lake + Suzhou Center Oriental Gate + watched the music fountain + took a cruise at Moonlight Pier + Eslite Bookstore + Hanshan Temple + Tiger Hill + Humble Administrator's Garden + Suzhou Museum, Lion Forest (didn't make a reservation, just passed by) + Guanqian Street + Pingjiang Road + Cangqian (passed by) + Tongli Ancient Town (not fun)
We visited off-peak and caught the last day of free bus in Suzhou and half-price tickets for scenic spots. The whole trip felt very nice, but there were still quite a lot of people, because it was after all the Spring Festival.
The Humble Administrator's Garden is really beautiful and full of artistic conception, but there is no desire to raise the camera, because the lens is full of people, and there are a lot of people shooting in the garden, half an hour of tour time is spent in squeezing people and avoiding the lens.
Tiger Hill is the best scenic spot for experience, suitable for arranging plenty of time to walk around, the view of the vast plain from the top is indeed a little shocking for the 'mountain people'.
The Eslite Bookstore is also a big surprise, it is a layout of the mall that I have never seen before, full of some rare things (although dead expensive), good to visit! Metaphor: enlarged version of greenparty, Miniso, a collection of various jewelry stores (only shopping, not buying)
The Jinji Lake Music Fountain is free, good looking, the fountain time is unexpectedly long, accompanied by music like a professional dance program of the Spring Festival Gala, strong viewing. Although there are really a lot of people, the special police maintaining order seem to have pulled five or six cars, standing in a row every few meters, and safely completed the evacuation after the program ended.
In terms of food, I only ate one meal of Suzhou cuisine, and ate the 188 squirrel mandarin fish. It's delicious, but it's too sweet, I can't eat a few bites and I'm tired, there's no fishy taste, it's like a starch fish block with sweet and sour sauce. The osmanthus cake sent by the restaurant is delicious, it is a taste that I didn't imagine before, the outside is soft, and the inside is glutinous. In addition, I also ate a very delicious Hunan restaurant, the horseshoe sauce meat bun with a long queue on the northwest street of the Humble Administrator's Garden. The only regret is that I didn't eat any snacks, because every meal was super full.
In terms of travel, the subway station is a distance from each scenic spot, it is not that you arrive at the scenic spot as soon as you leave the subway station, which makes me a bit strange. But the bus is free (angry praise) and it is also convenient. The old city is indeed complex and congested, and self-driving is not recommended.
In summary, good weather and good mood + parents burst gold coins + good food and good accommodation = good travel
JEFFERSON MCGEE
Dushu Lake in Suzhou really has villas
📍Detailed address: Dushu Lake is located in Suzhou Industrial Park, south of Jinji Lake, with an area of about 11.52 square kilometers, formed by a major earthquake during the Song Dynasty.
🌟Highlight features: Dushu Lake, also known as Dushu Lake and Dushu Lake, is a small and medium-sized lake and one of the lakes in the 'Jiangsu Province Lake Protection List', located in the southwest of Suzhou Industrial Park, bordering Wuzhong District, connected to Jinji Lake and Loujiang in the north, and connected to Wusong River in the south through Xiegang.
👍Most recommended: The scenery of Dushu Lake is beautiful, the lake water is clear, it is one of the larger freshwater lakes in the Suzhou area, twice as large as Jinji Lake. The Dushu Lake tunnel passes through the bottom of the lake, connecting the east and west of the lake
xavier.demetrius.nightshade
Visit Dushu Lake Park to witness the last and most stubborn "fiery red" spectacle of the redwoods in winter
Suzhou's bustling small Taoyuan, is a colorful oil painting, but also green mountains and rivers
The world is suddenly late, and the mountains and rivers have entered winter. At this time of year, the deciduous cypresses and metasequoia that are all dyed, have become the last and most stubborn "fiery red" spectacle in the cold winter.
This winter, I came to Dushu Lake Ecological Park for the first time, just to witness the beauty of the redwoods.
Located on the shore of Dushu Lake, the popularity of the ecological park is obviously not as explosive as Egret Park, but it is precisely because of its beautiful scenery and few people that it is more like a paradise in the bustling city, with its own quiet and elegant beauty.
You see, the Grand Canal that has flowed for a thousand years, passes by the south bank of Dushu Lake, with cargo ships shuttling back and forth on the river, the roaring motor sound, setting off layers of ripples.
The skywalk in the park, winding into the depths of the forest, suspended above the water, like red ribbons, with particularly eye-catching colors, writing a lively and cheerful rhythm for the traffic line.
Looking around, the verdant trees are still lush, although most of the leaves of the metasequoia have fallen off, there are still a few red leaves lingering on the branches, like the remaining lotus on the water surface, emitting a kind of incomplete poetic beauty.
At this time, release the drone, look down from the air, the blue sky and white clouds reflect a pool of clear water, the red and white compatible metasequoia, growing among the green trees, willows and reeds, like a colorful oil painting drawn after nature overturned the palette, fascinating.
If you wish, you can also regard the surrounding high-rise buildings as mountains, then the scene in front of you, has also seamlessly become a Chinese landscape painting, equally natural and beautiful.
Scenic spot name: Dushu Lake Ecological Park
Geographical coordinates: Near the intersection of Guoxin East Road and Oriental Avenue, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City
Ticket price: 0
Opening hours: all day
Essential check-in: Metasequoia forest, wooden plank road, Suzhou Port
Subway
You can take subway line 2, get off at Dushu Lake South Station Exit 2, and then walk to reach.
Bus
You can take bus No. 56, 67, 558, get off at Dushu Lake Ecological Park Station.
SIMONE STEWART
High above on the Dushu Lake
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This place is called the Dushu lake, and it’s one of the popular lakes in Suzhou and is know for it’s calm and peaceful atmosphere. I was able to visit this place and with me I brought my trusted drone and took to the skies for these shots
from this location you have a distant view of the Suzhou skyline which includes the gate of the orient, the ifs tower and there you can also see an interesting spherical structure at the center of the lake which is really awesome.
 there are different parks and so many different locations that you can relax or maybe have a nice afternoon fishing or kayaking on this lake.
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