Must-visit attractions on a one-day trip to Taicang

Must-visit attractions on a one-day trip to Taicang:

1. Shaxi Ancient Town

Located in Taicang City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, there are waterside buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Ancient lanes, ancient bridges and former residences of celebrities, etc.

Walking in Shaxi Ancient Town, stepping on the vicissitudes of bluestone roads, touching exquisite ancient houses, walking through deep streets and alleys, the ancient town in the hazy rain seems to stop time, making reality and dreams come true. real.

2. Jincang Lake

Located in Chengxiang Town (urban area) of Taicang City, it covers an area of ??5.6 square kilometers, of which the lake area exceeds 1,000 acres. It is the largest lake in Taicang and the largest lake in Shanghai. Ten times the size of Lake Meilan.

Jincang Lake is the core scenic spot of Taicang City and is known as "the most beautiful place in Taicang City". The greening rate exceeds 90%, the air quality and environmental index rate ranks first in the city, and the number of tourists received annually ranks first in the city. It is a must-visit attraction when traveling to Taicang.

Barefoot Forest Paradise, Hundred Flowers Musical Fountain Square and Shulang Lawn are the core model areas of the green landscape of Jincang Lake Ecological Park. The three model sections make full use of the natural form of the lakeside to create a winding and varied lake shoreline. , flower avenues, musical fountains, and green lawns together form a beautiful lake bay and inlaid with a water-friendly peninsula.

The two original earth mound areas in the lake have also been ingeniously designed as bird islands. Although the project is still under construction, the greened bird islands have already attracted a large number of egrets and herons.

3. Chengbei River Wetland Park

There is a "secret forest" hidden in the north of Taicang's urban area, which is the Chengbei Wetland Park.

As soon as you walk into Chengbeihe Wetland Park, you are surrounded by thick greenery. The positioning and biggest feature of the park is the wetland. The small river meanders through the forest and is connected to the Chengbei River, with constant running water.

Various aquatic plants are planted in the river and along the river, creating a wetland landscape. This is also a good place for morning exercise and walking. Walking in the park, breathing the fresh air, encountering beauty, and enjoying good health at the same time.

4. Qiyuan

Qiyuan, also known as People’s Park, was founded in 1130 and is located in Gongyuan Lane. It has a history of more than 600 years. There are famous people in the park from the Northern Song Dynasty. The tomb of Jiaqan, a water conservancy expert, the large-scale "Iron Cauldron" of the Yuan Dynasty, the "Tonghai Spring" of the Ming Dynasty, and the "Wanghai Peak" relics of Hua Shigang of the Song Dynasty. The most famous one is "Mo Miao Pavilion". There are also many valuable steles such as Shuxuanzhai and wall inlays. In addition, there are lotus ponds, Sanqu Bridge and other scenic spots.

5. Nanguang Temple

Nanguang Temple is located in Nanjiao Town. It was built in the second year of Shaoxing in the Song Dynasty and has a history of more than 800 years. It was approved for reconstruction in 1993 and covers an area of ??97 Mu, mainly including Shanmen Hall, King Kong Palace, Guanyin Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, Dharma Hall Abbot Building, etc.