2-hour drive from Shanghai to "Europe" in Jiangsu's hidden gem

Discovered a super niche treasure spot — Pegasus Water City. You can capture European-style blockbuster photos without leaving the country.
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· 🎫 Tickets: Park is free, art gallery and musical fountain are also free; horse carriage rides cost 50 RMB per trip.
· 🚗 Transportation: Recommended to drive yourself, navigate to "Pegasus Water City," some parking lots inside the area are free; if taking the high-speed train to Zhangjiagang Station, a taxi costs about 30 RMB to reach.
· ⏰ Recommended time: Try to avoid holidays, best to arrive after 3 PM. The soft sunset light is perfect for photos, seamlessly transitioning into night scenes afterward.
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📷 Photo spots
1️⃣ Visitor Center + Iron Bridge
2️⃣ European-style building complex
3️⃣ Cultural and Sports Center
4️⃣ Pegasus Iron Tower
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Post by 12Lewis_~Alexander | Oct 22, 2025