Day 1 Suzhou → Wenling Shitang → Hotel
07:00
Meeting point 1: 07:00-07:10, intersection of Jintang Street and Zongguantang Road (near Exit 6 of Pinghe Road Station on Metro Line 2. Self-driving cars can park at Yaosheng Building, capped at 20 yuan/day)
Meeting Point 2: 07:30-07:35, Suzhou City Toll Station (G1522 Changtai Expressway Entrance), 200 meters south, waiting for the bus under the elevated road (if you drive, you can park at Huadong Decoration City, the maximum fee is about 25 yuan/day)
The drive was long, so everyone prepared in advance and brought snacks. We arrived at our destination with laughter all the way!
We stopped at a service area on the way to take a short break and have lunch.
1:30 PM
We arrived at Shitang.
Afterwards, we walked to the internet-famous "Couple Rings" viewing platform. It's so-called because it consists of two sections, one large and one small. From above, the entire platform resembles a pair of rings! Overlooking the Shitang, surrounded on three sides by the sea, and the winding coastline stretching for dozens of miles, the scenery abounds, breathtakingly beautiful.
We then headed to the Binhai Greenway, a filming location for countless variety shows and movies. We strolled along the greenway, taking photos and enjoying the scenery. The Binhai Greenway is a coastal highway. On one side, the vast expanse of blue ocean stretches, while on the other, mountains surround it. The path is filled with the fragrance of flowers, the chirping of birds, and the sight of bizarre peaks and rocks, creating a truly relaxing experience. There's no need to walk too fast; just strolling slowly with a group, watching the ever-changing scenery before you, is truly relaxing.
If you have enough time, there is a small and unpopular pebble beach on the way to the end - Pearl Bay Beach. As the name suggests, the beach is the size of a pearl, allowing everyone to pose for photos.
5:00 PM
We boarded the long-awaited bus and headed to our accommodation.
We arrived at the hotel, were assigned rooms, and everyone had their own meal nearby. After the meal, we went to bed early to get enough energy for tomorrow's hike!
Day 2 Linhai → Xiaojiaochen Village → Shuitong'ao → Wukeng Village → Dakengsha Beach → Dongxia Beach → Songmen Town Hotel
07:00
Friends who want to get up early to watch the sunrise can make an appointment for the sunrise at the beach.
We had a simple meal and then packed up and checked out.
08:30
We arrived at the starting point for today's hike and began hiking Taizhou's "MacLehose Trail". The golden coastline of southern Zhejiang was originally an off-road track. China-TravelNote has specially selected the best sections of it, passing through niche secrets such as Shuitong'ao, Wukeng Village, Dakengsha Beach, and Dongxia Beach. The scenery along the way is beautiful and the mountain roads are easy to walk. This is a rare coastline hiking experience in Zhejiang. The sea is blue, the mountains are beautiful, and the sky is boundless. Outdoor hiking is combined with the essence of filming. Go on a date with the mountains and the sea!
Here, you'll find beautiful mountain ridges and coastal scenery, flat, soft, and clean beaches, clusters of stone fishing villages on the hillsides, and a fusion of mountain and sea charm. This is the Songmen Greenway on the coastline. Following the Shitang Greenway, Wenling has developed a new greenway that embraces the mountains and sea.
The Shuitong'ao Beach is spacious, overlooking the "Mount Fuji" in the sea. The Dakengsha Beach is less crowded and has beautiful scenery. We can have a meal and rest here and enjoy this high-quality beach.
3:00 PM
After we finished our hike, we took the bus to the Linhai Hotel to check in!
Note: Except for the summer months of July and August, you can consider taking the Shuitong'ao Big Loop (about 14-15 km) or the Small Loop (about 7-8 km).
The weather is hot in July and August, so we will arrange a small loop. Of course, the small loop of Shuitong'ao is one of the highlights of the whole itinerary. You can play freely at the end of the small loop to the beach.
Day 3 Linhai → Suzhou
·morning
You can sleep in today
After waking up, we went to visit the Taizhou City Wall, which is also known as the Ancient Great Wall of Jiangnan. If you haven't been to the Great Wall of Beijing, then come and step onto the Jiangnan Great Wall to see the scenery of Linhai, visit Qi Jiguang's first hollow watchtower in Linhai, pass through Gujing Tower, the highest point Baiyun Tower, the Temple of Heaven and Yanxia Pavilion, to feel the majestic style of Badaling in Jiangnan.
Ziyang Old Street, a treasure trove of delicious food, is also here. Ziyang Old Street is Zhejiang's premier ancient street. With a thousand-year history, the ancient city still retains much of its original charm and charm, making it the perfect spot for exploring Linhai's best food. Stretching 1,080 meters from north to south, the street boasts numerous historical sites, including the Ziyang Hometown, the ruins of Ziyang Palace, the Wufengfang, and the Zheng Guangwen Ancestral Hall. Numerous ancient wells and towering walls line the streets. Walking along the bluestone pavement, you'll encounter a sense of history as you encounter centuries-old streets and ancient houses.
We visited old houses and ate snacks here. There were many shops on both sides of the street, including pharmacies, dyeing workshops, teahouses, restaurants and other century-old stores, which were bustling and prosperous.
1:30 PM
We gather for the return trip
6:30 PM
We returned to our starting point in Suzhou and everyone kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes!
