Stunning! One of the world's top three cherry blossom viewing spots, Yuantouzhu's thousands of cherry blossoms bloom like a sea!
Preface
It’s been so hot these past two days! The temperature went from 19°C to 29°C in just one day, and the peonies, peach blossoms, and cherry blossoms couldn’t handle the heat and started blooming!
The cherry blossoms are the most beautiful. Based on the experience of the past three years, we have made a 2022 cherry blossom viewing forecast map👇
According to speculation, March 20-28, that is, next week, will be the peak period for the cherry blossoms to bloom like snow.
According to the latest reports, the Kawazu cherry blossoms at Yuantouzhu, one of the world's three top cherry blossom viewing spots, are almost gone! The long-awaited Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms are about to be released!
The epidemic in Wuxi was cleared in time, and Yuantouzhu finally became the most beautiful in Jiangnan in March (there is a super detailed 🎐Yuantouzhu guide at the end of the article!), don’t wait until the last minute to go, or you will regret not coming earlier!
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This year we have reached cooperation with Yuantouzhu officials.
✔ Best flowering period, enter the garden early
✔ Portrait photography, cherry blossom gift pack
✔ Accommodation in the park, dreamy night cherry blossoms
✔ Gold medal tour guide, round-trip bus
...From one-day tours to five-day tours; direct high-speed rail access, round-trip transfers, and numerous carefully designed routes, just to give you a perfect cherry blossom viewing trip.
There are so many places to enjoy cherry blossoms in China, why is Yuantouzhu the only one so famous?
Famous cherry blossom viewing spots in China include Wuxi Yuantouzhu (landscape cherry blossoms), Nanjing Jiming Temple (ancient temple cherry blossoms), Wuhan University, Shanghai Gucun Park/Hangzhou Taiziwan Park (old classic, park cherry blossoms).
In terms of international fame and playability alone, Wuxi Yuantouzhu is undoubtedly the best.
1. Large planting area, full variety, long planting time
In Yuantouzhu Cherry Blossom Valley, more than 30,000 cherry trees of 100 varieties have begun to bloom, including popular varieties such as Somei Yoshino, Kawazu Cherry, and Yujin Cherry.
The flowering period lasts from the early cherry blossoms at the end of February to the late cherry blossoms during the Qingming Festival until early April, and the best time to appreciate the flowers is from March 15th to April 5th.
Especially during the Cherry Blossom Festival (mid-March to early April), the cherry blossoms are like clouds and rosy clouds, the trees are full of bloom, the spring breeze blows gently, and the falling cherry blossoms dance, which is a beautiful sight.
2. Panoramic Cherry Blossom Viewing from Land, Sea, and Air
The only mountain cherry blossom park in China close to Taihu Lake, whether you are in Cherry Blossom Valley, Changchun Bridge or Luding Mountain.
You can enjoy cherry blossoms everywhere, whether you are on a boat on the lake or in the surrounding area, and each place has its own unique style.
The best viewing spots are Changchun Bridge, Cherry Blossom Forest, Cherry Blossom Valley, Cherry Blossom Viewing Pavilion, and Caowan. When you walk into Yuantouzhu and talk to the cherry blossoms, it seems as if everything has become girly.
There are also the most romantic holiday paradises, Sakura Villa and Nianhua Bay Inn by Taihu Lake...
3. Wonderful Cherry Blossom Viewing at Night
Cherry blossoms have a wonderful visual reaction under the spotlight. In Yuantouzhu, viewing cherry blossoms at night sounds even more legendary.
At night, when the lights are all on, the cherry blossoms change into various strange colors under the light, like a dream.
4. Cherry Blossom-themed entertainment feast
There will be a cherry blossom dance with tens of thousands of people, traditional Han and Tang Dynasty wedding ceremonies, cheongsam shows, cosplay competitions, cherry blossom baby beauty pageants, and many other exciting events!
This year there is also a little surprise worth looking forward to, a new type of cherry blossom ice cream with super beautiful appearance!
New round fan shape, Haagen-Dazs ice cream ingredients, pink, green, purple, often out of stock!
There are many cherry blossom viewing routes, why go with China-TravelNote?
This year we are cooperating with Yuantouzhu officials again, offering the best flowering period, early admission, portrait photography, cherry blossom gift packages, in-park accommodation, dreamy night cherry blossoms, gold medal tour guides, round-trip buses... With only sincerity and no tricks, come with us to enjoy this cherry blossom rain in March.
Some activities will also give away limited-edition peripherals, unique cherry blossom badges, etc. Tourists who like collecting are in luck!
01. [Panoramic view of Yuantouzhu]
Choose the best flowering period and enter the park in the afternoon to avoid the heaviest crowds in the morning.
Check into Sakura Villa, the only Sakura hotel in the scenic area.
The first cherry blossom-themed hotel in China, with a classical Jiangnan courtyard, a cherry blossom valley just outside the door, where you can enjoy the flower rain by day and the sea of flowers at night, enjoying the most beautiful spring scenery in Jiangnan and the top-notch Taihu Lake scenery.
Among them, 15 garden-view rooms have their own small courtyard planted with cherry trees, and you can enjoy your own cherry blossoms by just opening the window.
In the early morning before the park opens, you can enjoy the entire park to yourself in advance. There are no crowds in the cherry blossom garden, and there are excellent photo spots everywhere. You can wear Hanfu and freeze yourself in the most beautiful spring scenery.
You can enjoy the park until night and occupy the best position to view the night cherry blossoms in advance.
Sakura Villa has only 140 rooms, and the comfortable and cozy rooms are hard to come by during the cherry blossom season!
Tourists who are not staying in the scenic area are stuck in queues outside the scenic area during the beautiful early morning hours. Follow us to avoid peak hours, stay under the cherry trees, and enjoy the beautiful spring scenery of Jiangnan!
The price for this itinerary is very reasonable. The Sakura Villa free travel tour listed on the external website is not only hard to find a room, but even if you find a bargain, it costs 1,000+/night. Friends who are interested, hurry up!
If you like to travel independently, you can also choose our Sakura Villa independent travel, exclusive stable housing, including double tickets, but does not include night tickets during the Night Cherry Blossom Festival. 👇
02. [Dreamlike Yuantouzhu]
A great experience for cherry blossom viewers, no need to worry about transportation or parking, with dedicated buses for round-trip transportation.
The tour routes are carefully selected and led by high-quality tour guides, which is very suitable for first-time visitors who don't know how to play.
Economy/luxury, flexible accommodation options, super low prices, worry-free travel, night and morning cherry blossoms, all-round appreciation.
This route also includes a visit to Huishan Ancient Town, allowing you to fully experience the spring scenery of Wuxi.
03. [Morning Small Group Tour]
Select the best flowering period, small group of 2-10 people, enter the park early in the morning to avoid the crowds, sightseeing bus + cruise + gold medal tour guide explanation.
As soon as you enter, you will get on the shuttle bus and go directly to the core viewing area.
Cherry Blossom Valley, Cherry Blossom Viewing Tower, Taihu Wharf, Changchun Bridge, don't miss any of them, and explore the fairy island of Taihu Lake along the way.
Entering the park first means that only a small number of people can enjoy the magnificent cherry blossoms.
04. [Through Train·Sakura One-Day Tour]
Classes are open every day during the cherry blossom season, a benefit for lazy people in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, with direct high-speed rail access and direct train access to the scenic area.
The train station and Meiyuan are both boarding points, making it a cost-effective option that solves the problems of transportation and queuing for tickets. It is more affordable and convenient than taking a taxi and buying individual tickets.
Yes, there is a treasure town here!
In addition to Yuantouzhu, Wuxi also has the holiday resort of Nianhua Bay, a Japanese Zen inn, and various immersive performances worth visiting.
There is also a treasure town - Yixing, with bamboo sea and tea fields, where you can eat, drink and enjoy cherry blossoms to satisfy all your spring fantasies.
Save! Yuantouzhu Cherry Blossom Viewing Guide
-Transportation Guide-
① Public transportation
You can choose to buy tickets to enter the park through the Chongshan Gate or the Dushan Gate
② Self-driving
Park at the Chongshan Gate parking lot and queue up to buy tickets at the Chongshan Gate to enter the park
③Stay at Sakura Villa
Direct access to the Sakura Villa parking lot in the scenic area
④Enter the park by water
Enter the park by boat or speedboat from Guanshe Villa Fisherman's Wharf
⑤ Transportation within the scenic area
There is a free bus 300 meters from the entrance to the park that goes directly to Sakura Valley Station, or you can take the scenic shuttle bus (30 yuan/person, passing through the cherry blossom forest and going directly to Paifang Station).
-Game Guide-
① Tips for cherry blossom viewing in scenic spots and camera positions
The most classic panoramic view, the best camera position 👉 diagonally opposite Changchun Bridge, on Changchun Bridge is the most popular variety, Somei Yoshino cherry.
The second is the Cherry Blossom Viewing Tower 👉 Climb up and take aerial photos. It has a high flow of people and is suitable for aerial photography. You can also take photos of buildings, and the portraits in Hanfu are also great.
Chongshanyinxiu👉There are few people and the cherry blossoms are beautiful. Many lawns are surrounded by cherry blossoms, which are suitable for picnics and photography, perfectly avoiding the most crowded areas.
Caowan is hidden away in a secluded area, unknown to the public. On the slope of the waterfront stands a row of large cherry trees, making you feel like you've entered a fairy tale world.
Shili Fangjing 👉 is relatively remote, with a cherry blossom avenue and a small cherry blossom forest. It is less crowded and has beautiful scenery!
-Cherry Blossom Season Activities Guide-
✔ March 18th International Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony
✔ March 19-27 Night Cherry Blossom Festival, during which there will be flash mob performances of "The Dream of the Sakura Turtle", dance, music and other performances
✔ March 25-27 Sakura Fantasy Night (Drone Show)
-In-park food guide-
-Gwangfukuji Somen-
Yuantouzhu is a unique place with long queues and an average ticket price of 15-25 yuan per person.
- Sakura Villa Restaurant -
The hall cannot be reserved, but the private rooms can be booked in advance. The facilities are new and the quality of the dishes is stable.
- Hengyun Hotel -
It is an old restaurant with a large flow of people during peak dining hours.
-Fisherman's Wharf Garden Restaurant-
This long-established restaurant is located 600 meters from Sakura Villa and serves traditional Wuxi cuisine.
- Wharf snack street -
After entering the archway, it is lined up opposite Hengyun Hotel, with a full range of snacks.
-Cherry Blossom Season Clothing Guide-
Hanfu, JK uniforms, dresses, and light-colored clothing are really photogenic. You can also bring props like books, school bags, and hats to create a perfect after-school atmosphere.
Conclusion
You don't have to travel all the way to Japan to see cherry blossoms right here! Don't miss out on the spring you missed last year!
