Day 1 Suzhou Shangwanggang → Bailongtan → Suzhou
07:00
[Only the batch on Sunday, September 7th will have a Claritin joint event with special materials. There are no joint events for the rest of the batches~]
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)
11:00
We arrived at Shangwanggang Village, the starting point for the hike. This 8-kilometer loop, nestled in the northern foothills of Siming Mountain, offers a natural backdrop of emerald streams and thousands of lush bamboos. Descending the Shangwanggang Ancient Trail, we pass the Wulongtan Waterfall, a white silk ribbon cascading down from the sky. We then weave along the clear Bailongtan Stream, stepping on mossy flagstones amidst wildflowers, the 20°C breeze swirling with mist.
Halfway through the trail, the path is filled with gurgling streams, a truly delightful experience. The majestic Wulongtan and the graceful Bailongtan create a natural contrast. During the flood season, you can enjoy the creeks, while during the dry season, the rocky beaches reveal a Zen-like atmosphere. Halfway through, you'll find yourself in a secret bamboo forest, where fallen bamboo and vines intertwine to create a pristine gallery. The occasional chameleon flitted by, creating a sense of time travel amidst the surging greenery.
Note: If it rains on the day or in the near future, the water level will rise and you will inevitably get your shoes wet while trekking up the river.
4:00 PM
After completing the hike, we returned to the starting point. The bus had been waiting there for a long time. After gathering, we got on the bus and returned.
7:30 PM
When we returned to our starting point in Suzhou, everyone was reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes!
