Xishan Island Tourist Route

The best route for a one-day trip to Xishan in Suzhou is as follows:

Route: Taihu Bridge - Dongcun Ancient Village - Linwu Cave - Shigong Mountain - Mingyuewan Ancient Village.

Transportation: It is recommended to drive there by yourself and navigate to various attractions.

Recommended attractions:

1. Taihu Bridge is the only way to Xishan Island. The Taihu Bridge has a total length of 4,308 meters and a total of 181 bridge holes. It is divided into three sections, each with its own characteristics: Bridge No. 1 is the longest and Bridge No. 2 is the highest (the centermost bridge hole can accommodate even the largest seven-masted fishing boat in Tai Lake). Sailing by), Bridge No. 3 is the most exquisite and is built close to the water.

The white Taihu Lake Bridge is like a jade belt connected with emerald green, with a long dragon lying on the waves, and like a flying silver chain winding down among the islands. The bridge is integrated with the scenery of Taihu Lake and is magnificent. If you time it right, you can enjoy the magnificent sunrise and sunset scenery of Taihu Lake.

The ancient village is the most smoky in the early morning. After enjoying the sunrise at the Taihu Bridge, we then drive to the Dongcun Ancient Village to see what Jiangnan looked like in the old days.

2. Dongcun Ancient Village, Dongcun Ancient Village is one of the first batch of traditional villages in Jiangsu Province. According to legend, at the end of the Qin Dynasty and the beginning of the Han Dynasty, Dongyuan Gong, one of the "Four Brights of Shangshan", lived here in seclusion, hence the name Dongyuan Village, or Dongcun for short.

The landmark building in the East Village is the Xu Ancestral Hall. The Xu Clan Ancestral Hall was built under the leadership of Xu Lianxi, a generation of Confucian businessmen in the ancient village of Dongcun. The entire building is solemn, solemn and magnificent. It is a well-preserved ancient building from the Qing Dynasty. The brick carvings in Xu's ancestral hall are made of fine materials, exquisite carvings, lifelike character patterns, ancient meanings and superb skills.

The paths paved with bluestones run through the entire East Village. On both sides of the path are simple ancient village households. Walking through the old streets and alleys is like walking slowly through the tunnel of time. The flowers and fruits on the branches, lazy animals, simple villagers, and friendly local accents create a picture of The peaceful pastoral picture unfolds slowly.

Reference for the above content: Suzhou Municipal People’s Government-Suzhou Overview