Kunshan Weekend Getaway: My Secret Artsy Route

Some places are hard to find unless you look for them.
A sea of flowers by the lake that blooms in December 🌸
An art gallery cafe by a country road
A small town full of stylish shops
Stone streets and old houses behind the commercial area of a small ancient town
This route is less crowded and has beautiful scenery.
1 hour drive from Shanghai or Suzhou 🚗
You'll love it!
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♾️ Route suggestion
Qiandeng Ancient Town ➠ Xiema Bridge ➠ Yigeng Art Museum ➠ Dianshan Lake for sunset
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🔆 Highlights
❶ Qiandeng Ancient Town (Free entry, joint ticket for attractions inside the town: 💰50)
A small ancient town with a history of about 2,500 years. It has the "Three Bridges Inviting the Moon" scenery, which represents the Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, as well as the Gu Yanwu Former Residence and Qin Feng Tower. The further you go, the more you will feel the charm of the town.

❷ Xiema Bridge
The ancient town is free from the hustle and bustle of commercial areas. It only has bluestone roads along the river, old houses 🏠, and stylish artsy shops.

❸ Yigeng Art Museum
An art museum hidden by a country road in Shangmingdian Village. It has a large green lawn, bonsai, and lush green plants. The 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows and pure white exterior walls are bright and transparent. The interior is quiet and warm, perfect for a quiet afternoon.

Next to it is ☕ Jiuju Cafe, which is already decorated with Christmas 🎄 elements. It has a great atmosphere.

❹ Dianshan Lake
It is recommended to visit from Zhen'ai Pier - Waiting for the Wind - Dianshan Lake Campground 🏕️. The lakeside is full of Gesang flowers, and the cedar trees 🌲 have turned red. It is a great place for camping and watching the sunset.
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📌 Tips
The sun sets early in Suzhou in winter, around 17:00. If you want to watch the sunset, try to arrive at Dianshan Lake before 16:00.