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Sunset Cycling · South Taihu Lake | Sunset Cycling Along the Lake Road, Night Tour of Taihu Ancient Town

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Day 1 Shanghai → South Taihu Lake → Taihu Ancient Town → Shanghai

12:45

Everyone gathered at the designated location of China-TravelNote and signed in.

13:00

We set off on time, the team leader introduced the itinerary, the team members introduced themselves, and there was laughter and joy all the way.

3:00 PM

Start collecting bicycles🚴!!!

Then we started our South Taihu Lake cycling 🚴, the whole distance is about 48km

This time we will use a relaxed ride🚴, we don't require you to ride very fast, but you need to ride to the start and end point within the specified time~

The South Taihu Lake cycling route is a long-standing and famous one. With the newly renovated sections this year, the scenery along the way is even more beautiful. [Nangong Causeway, Qidu Twin Pagodas, Huzhou Xiaokamakura, and New Port Lighthouse] are all great places to take cool photos with your bike 🚲📸~

There is also the famous landmark building - the Sheraton "toilet lid", which makes for beautiful photos in the sunset.

6:30 PM

Sunset!!!

In order to allow everyone to see the sunset as much as possible and get closer to the lake,

As the sun sets, the golden afterglow falls on us. We chat and laugh, take pictures,

Taihu Lake is one of the most beautiful viewing spots for sunsets. If you are lucky, you can also see the century sunset~🌇🌇

Arriving at the end of the ride, Taihu Ancient Town, everyone returned their bicycles to the designated location, then went to have dinner on their own before embarking on a night tour of Taihu Ancient Town!

As night falls, the thousand-year-old splendor of the Taihu Lake is rekindled. Huzhou Taihu Ancient Town, a "new" Jiangnan water town meticulously crafted with 5 billion yuan in craftsmanship, invites you to a night feast of light and shadow with its free admission, ever-present lights, and flowing fireworks! ✨

8:30 PM

Start the journey back to Shanghai and arrive in Shanghai around 22:00

Driving time: Shanghai to South Taihu Lake, about 1.5 hours

Hiking: Today's ride is about 46-49 kilometers, the road conditions are good

  1. Q: Is it cold at night when camping?

    A: Camping in the mountains is very cold at night. The recommended comfortable temperature for sleeping bags in winter is around -10°C. It is recommended to have extra coats.

  2. Q: Is the activity completed? How many people are involved?

    Answer: Most activities along the surrounding outdoor leisure routes require at least 10 people to pay for the trip. For some activities, please refer to the page for details.

  3. Q: Will the trip continue if it rains? 

    A: If there is light to moderate rain, the activity will proceed as normal. If there is heavy rain, the activity cannot be carried out and a full refund will be given.

  4. Q: Can I participate if I exceed the age limit?

    A: Those who are outside the age range but are in an appropriate physical condition can participate and can register first.

  5. Q: Are there any vacancies?

    A: You can register directly and the pass status will be displayed. If you encounter a substitute, please wait patiently.

  6. A: You will receive a message one day before your trip. Once payment is made, you can report to the meeting place and time according to the page.

  7. Q: If I register alone, do I need to pay the room supplement?

    A: For non-preferred accommodation routes, single tourists do not need to pay the room rate difference.

Taihu Lake: Located on the southern edge of the Yangtze River Delta, Taihu Lake was known as Zhenze, Juqu, Wuhu, and Lizhe in ancient times. It is one of the five largest freshwater lakes in China. It lies between 30°55'40" and 31°32'58" north latitude and 119°52'32" and 120°36'10" east longitude, straddling Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. It borders Wuxi to the north, Huzhou to the south, Yixing to the west, and Suzhou to the east.

Whether you're a serious cyclist or a casual cyclist, the comfortable cycling environment is undeniably here. The 320-kilometer scenic route around the lake includes 13 scenic areas and two independent scenic spots around Taihu Lake, including Suzhou's Tongli, Xishan, and Mudu; the southern suburbs of Huzhou; Changzhou's Wujin Taihu Bay, Helucheng, and West Taihu; and Wuxi's Mashan, Wuxi Lihu, and Meiliang Lake. Here, you can fully appreciate the magnificent scenery along Taihu Lake, experience the beauty and rich history of Jiangnan, and savor delicious Taihu seafood.

Taihu Ancient Town: Located within the Taihu Dragon Dream Resort in Changxing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, Taihu Ancient Town is a brand new "man-made ancient town" built at a cost of 5 billion yuan. Although it has no historical roots, it has become a popular tourist destination in the Yangtze River Delta with its superb antique design, rich cultural experiences, and day and night entertainment activities.

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