A good place to enjoy the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Suzhou

The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. I want to know where you plan to go during this Mid-Autumn Festival holiday? Mid-Autumn Festival is not just about finding interesting places, but also places where you can admire the moon. After all, admiring the moon is a must during the Mid-Autumn Festival! So what are the good places to enjoy the moon in Suzhou? Let’s take a look with the editor!

1. Baodai Bridge

Baodai Bridge is located on the west side of the Grand Canal, above Tantai Lake. It is the longest porous stone bridge among the existing ancient bridges in China. Now the bridge is about 317 meters long and 4 meters wide, with 53 bridge holes under the bridge. It is said that every year on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the bright moon is in the sky, the 53 moons are reflected in the 53 bridge holes, forming the spectacle of "treasure belts hanging around the moon".

Address: Baodaiqiao-Tantai Lake Core Exhibition Park, Wuzhong District

Ticket: Free

Transportation: Take Metro Line 3 to Yingchun Road Take Exit 4 of the station, transfer to bus No. 529 or 933, and get off at Taihu East Road Dangui Road Station, ride a bike or take a taxi (if the distance is far, it is recommended to drive by yourself).

2. Shihu Scenic Area

Every time on the 17th night of the eighth lunar month, when the moon turns west, clear light passes through the nine ring holes and shines directly on the water in the north. In the sparkling water waves, each of the nine ring holes reflects the moon on the lake. A cluster of moon shadows ripples in the center of the waves, forming a "nine month string". This is the wonder of the "Stone Lake Quarter Moon".

Address: Shihu Scenic Area, Wuzhong District

Ticket: Free

Transportation: 1. Visitors entering the scenic area from the east entrance of Shihu West Road Scenic Area can take bus No. 5003, 54, 93, and Gaofeng 6. The stop name is: Shihu Scenic Area East.

2. Visitors entering the scenic area from the south gate of Wuzhong Avenue Scenic Area can take buses 503, 514, 522, and 53. Bus stop name: Moshe Bridge East.

3. There is a direct subway at the south entrance of the scenic spot, Exit 3 of Shihu Moshe Station on the branch line of Line 4.

Note: There will be traffic control near the scenic area. It is recommended to take public transport.

3. Fengmenglong Village

Fengmenglong Village holds a Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival this year. You can appreciate the moon, Feng Menglong's poems, jade rabbit and other Lantern Festival elements, as well as lotus lanterns, golden wheat field lanterns, shepherd boy lanterns, etc. It is very enjoyable to admire the moon or lanterns!

Address: Fengmenglong Village, Huangdai Town, Xiangcheng District

Time: Lantern Festival from September 15 to October 7, 2021.

Fare: Free

Transportation: Metro Line 4 (direction to Longdaobang), southeast exit No. 2 of Longdaobang Station, transfer to bus No. 822 (direction to Yaojiayan) , walk 502 meters to reach the entrance.

4. Fitness Trail around the Gucheng River

The fitness trail around the Gucheng River is close to the water. On one side is the moat water that has flowed for thousands of years, and on the other side is the ancient city wall that has witnessed the vicissitudes of Suzhou. The Eight Gates are footnotes left by history. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, it’s also nice to admire the moon on the path.

Remarks: The 3rd Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Expo is scheduled to be held in Suzhou from September 22 to 25, 2021. It will be closed from 16:00 to 23:00 every day on September 21 (Tuesday). Closed from 14:00 to 20:30 on September 22, 2021 (Wednesday). The performance points and sections of the Dumin Bridge-Panmen section of the Moat Fitness Trail will be temporarily closed.

Temporary performance points and road sections: Bajiaoting Square, Midu Bridge Pier, Yuanyang Pavilion, Xianfu Trail, Shui'an Pier, Panlong Bridge, north and south of Meridian Bridge, east of Meridian Bridge to Panlong Bridge To the west is the north bank of the moat section (including Panmen Square).

Address: Next to the moat in Gusu District

Fare: Free

Transportation: Take Metro Line 4 to Exit 3 of Beisita Station and transfer to Line 54 Take the bus out of Pingmen East Station and walk more than 500 meters.

5. Shantang Street

On a full moon night, take a boat from Shantang Street Pier or take a stroll on both sides. The white walls on the coast are outlined by colored lights, which is very interesting. (PS is very suitable for taking pictures, but there are many people on holidays)

Address: No. 177, Shantang Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City

Ticket: Free

Transportation: Subway Exit 1 of Shantang Street Station of Line 2.

In fact, the moon is in the sky, you can admire it by looking up.

It's such a pleasure to find a beautiful place and make a reservation