Suzhou Discovers Real-Life Yanzi Wu! 70-Year-Old Grandma Can Reach Lake Island by Wheelchair
by Ward Alexander 55
Apr 7, 2025
Grandpas and grandmas, let's go! This magical 10-yuan island has no stairs - take a boat ride and shoot your own martial arts movie scenes~
🗺️【One-Day Leisure Itinerary】
Morning: Subway Line 4 Tongli Station → Luoxing Island Dock → Boat ride to island
Afternoon: Stroll through Camellia Path → Picnic in Cherry Blossom Grove → Willow Shore Breeze → Return journey
🚢【Senior-Friendly Transportation Guide】
✅For subway users:
▪️Choose Car 8 of Line 4 (near accessible elevator)
▪️Take taxi from Exit 3 of Tongli Station to "Luoxing Island Dock Bus Stop"
✅For drivers:
▪️Navigate to "Luoxing Island parking lot" - accessible parking spots in third row
▪️150m flat ground from dock to boarding point
🌿【Must-Visit Spots for Seniors】
1️⃣Century-Old King Camellia
♿️Circular pathway with anti-slip particles
📸Photo spot: Stone table under flowers (bring your own folding fan)
⏰Off-peak tip: Have the whole tree to yourself on working day mornings
2️⃣Cherry Blossom Grove Picnic Area
🌸Thoughtful facilities:
▪️Wooden platform with backed chairs
▪️Free picnic mat rental (50 yuan deposit)
⚠️Note: Strong lake breeze after 2pm
3️⃣Willow Shore Corridor
🚶Optimized accessibility:
▪️Lakeside boardwalk with vintage-style handrails
▪️Emergency call buttons every 50m
📸Photo tip: Ask your partner to stand on opposite shore for reflection shots
🛶【Boat Ride Details】
✅Choose window seats! Perfect lake views
⏰Schedule: 8:30-17:00 (departures every half hour)
💺Seating: Right front seats are most stable (motion sickness bags provided)
👵Priority: Special access for guests over 70
🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】
✔️Tongli Lake Hotel:
▪️Floor heating + smart toilets
▪️Fresh cooked fox nut sweet soup for breakfast
✔️Tongli Ancient Town Guesthouses:
▪️Priority for waterfront rooms with elevator
▪️Confirmed bathroom with shower chairs
🍜【Dining Tips for Seniors】
✅"Grandma's Teahouse" at dock:
▪️Biluochun tea with 3 free refills
▪️Can request softer steamed rice balls
✅Bring your own:
▪️Thermos with red date and goji berry tea
▪️Individually wrapped shortbread cookies
⚠️【Experienced Tips】
❶Wear cloth shoes with layered soles! Stone paths can be slippery when damp
❷Bring foldable fishing stool (for resting while waiting for boat)
❸Avoid harsh midday light for cherry blossom photos
❹Pack berberine tablets (for preventing stomach issues)
Tested with parents last week - super comfortable! Boat crew helped with wheelchair, teahouse owner offered hot water refills, even the cleaning staff taught us how to pose with scarves~
Post by Ward Alexander 55 | Apr 7, 2025












