Day 1 Suzhou → Xijindu → Mount Qishan → Suzhou
All day
Meeting Point 1 07:00-07:10 (10 minutes to sign in, please do not be late), intersection of Jintang Street and Zongguantang Road (near Exit 6 of Pinghe Road Station on Metro Line 2. Cars can park at Yaosheng Building, capped at 20 yuan/day)
Meeting Point 2 07:30-07:35 (5 minutes to get on the bus, don't be late), Suzhou City Toll Station (G1522 Changtai Expressway Entrance), 200 meters south, waiting under the elevated road (if you drive, you can park at Huadong Decoration City, the maximum fee is about 25 yuan/day)
After signing in, we set off on the highway. The team leader led the interaction, introduced himself and explained the itinerary, and we laughed and laughed all the way to our destination.
Arrive at Xijindu around 10:30 AM. Xijindu Street is ancient and historic, yet simultaneously youthful and modern. Residents bask in the warm sunshine, immersed in memories of the past, and lead a leisurely life. We can stroll leisurely here, check in as needed, visit the Zhenjiang Museum, discover the legendary "Eighteen Scenic Spots of Xijin," and explore the "A Glimpse of a Thousand Years" ("A Glimpse of a Thousand Years" refers to a short section of road at Xijindu that existed throughout various Chinese dynasties, from the Three Kingdoms period to the Ming and Qing dynasties. It also represents the millennia of cultural accumulation at Xijindu, as if a single glance can reveal a thousand years).
Xijindu Food Restaurant highly recommends "Dishes of the Second Miss Zhou Family", "Wan Shunchang Champion Cake", and especially the traditional delicacy "Pot Cover Noodles", which is one of the "Three Wonders of Zhenjiang" and a must-try.
At 1:30 PM, we departed for Chui Mountain. After a warm-up, we followed the pre-built plank path up the mountain. As the saying goes, "A mountain's fame lies not in its height, but in the presence of immortals." While Chui Mountain may not be high, it holds a significant place in the hearts of Zhenjiang residents. It's home to numerous legends, and its towering beauty and boundless scenery have attracted poets and writers throughout the ages to ascend, admire the scenery, and compose poetry and express their feelings.
Mount Qishan has both the majesty of Mount Tai and the danger of Mount Hua. Tourists are welcome to climb as much as they want. We will decide where to descend from the mountain based on the time it takes for tourists to reach the summit.
At around 16:30, we ended the pleasant day and boarded the bus back to Suzhou.
Arrived in Suzhou around 18:30, kissed goodbye with tears, and saw you next time.
