Day 1 Suzhou → Hepu Island
All day
Meeting Point 1: 07:00-07:15, at the intersection of Jintang Street and Zongguantang Road (near Exit 6 of Pinghe Road Subway Station; self-driving vehicles can park at Yaosheng Building). Meet and depart.
Meeting Point 2: 07:30-07:35 Suzhou City Toll Station (G1522 Changtai Expressway Entrance), 200 meters south, under the elevated road. (Drivers can park at Huadong Decoration City). Meet and depart.
Meeting Point 3: 07:55-08:00, Metro Line 4, Wujiang Bus Station, Exit 2. (Parking is available nearby for self-driving). Meet and depart.
We set off on time. Under the guidance of the team leader, the team members introduced themselves to each other and laughed and chatted along the way. Lunch was taken at the service area.
We arrived at our destination, Tsuruura Island, around 2:30 PM. After checking in, it was time for the much-anticipated beach time. We'd head to a quiet, secluded spot on the island's private beach for some activities. Here, we'd enjoy a unique beach sports meet! Of course, you can also relax, wade in the waves, and fully enjoy the beach and ocean. There were also some happy moments with refreshments.
In the evening, enjoy a bonfire on the beach or a barbecue on the stone slab (at your own expense). After a hearty meal, gaze at the stars and listen to the ocean, strolling and chatting on the beach that belongs only to you.
21:30: Headlamp in hand, pants rolled up, and quietly off to catch moonlit crabs. Falling asleep to the sea breeze...
Day 2 Hepu Island → Taojiang Thirteen Islands → Ziyang Old Street → Xianju
All day
Friends who wake up early can get up to watch the sunrise and enjoy the quiet and beautiful time at the seaside.
After a nap, we continued to play in the water at the beach and picked up shells and dug conchs with the fishermen.
Depart for Taojiang Thirteen Islands around 10:00.
Arriving at this beautiful, hidden gem around noon, we climbed to the top of the rocky outcrop for a breathtaking view of the beautiful sandbar countryside. Pay close attention to the rocks along the roadside; their diverse shapes speak volumes about the earth as it solidified millions of years ago. The scenery of Shisanzhu is truly unique, with stalagmite-like rocks piercing the sky, a truly spectacular sight. Changing perspectives reveals new discoveries, and under the guidance of our tour leader, everyone performed a variety of cool poses. From the summit of Shizhu Peak, you can take breathtaking panoramic photos of Shisanzhu, a must-see.
Around 3:00 PM, we headed to Ziyang Old Street to begin our Great Wall tour. A mountain, a river, and a city. In Ziyang Old Street, we visited old houses, enjoyed snacks, and watched the streets lined with shops, including pharmacies, dyeing workshops, teahouses, and restaurants, creating a bustling and prosperous atmosphere.
Take a bus to Xianju in time to check in; look forward to tomorrow's trip.
Day 3 Shenxianju → Suzhou
All day
After breakfast, we will depart for Shenxianju Scenic Area at 07:30.
Entering the scenic area around 9:00 AM, Shenxianju, a National 5A-level scenic spot, is located in the southern part of Baita Town, Xianju County, Taizhou City, covering a total area of 22.32 square kilometers. Experts praised the scenic area, saying, "If I had known about Shenxianju, I wouldn't have bothered going to Huangshan." The mountain bears an inscription by He Shu'e, the county magistrate during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, which translates as "a fairyland of steaming clouds and shimmering mists." The scenery is breathtaking. Shenxianju boasts a unique geological structure, a rare cluster of volcanic rhyolite landforms in the world. Every mountain, river, cliff, cave, rock, and peak is unique, forming six remarkable sights: Guanyin, Tathagata, Tianmu Peak, Sea of Clouds, Waterfall, and Tadpole Script. Shenxianju Scenic Area is divided into two sections: South Sea and North Sea. "Western Charity Sails," "Painting Screen of Smoke and Clouds," "Sea of Buddha and Buddhist Sounds," "Thousand Cliffs Dripping Green," "Plowing Sunset," "Wind Shaking Spring Waves," "Heavenly Book Tadpoles," and "Pale Bamboo Listening to the Spring" are considered the new eight scenic spots of Shenxianju.
Pass by the lifelike General Rock and Sleeping Beauty, and encounter the Feitian Waterfall, where you'll gaze up at the celestial water. The hike up the mountain requires considerable stamina; those less physically fit can purchase a cable car ticket. From Beiguantai, admire the majestic peaks. Afterward, wander through this fairyland, marveling at the Zhangjiajie-like scenery. Turn a corner, and the South Sky Bridge, spanning two mountains, will leave you breathtaking.
Bring your own dry food for lunch, go down the mountain around 13:00, and get on the bus back at 14:30.
We are expected to arrive in Suzhou at 19:30. We are reluctant to leave and kiss goodbye with tears in our eyes!!!
