The Yu Mountain small loop trail, reachable within 1 hour from Shanghai, is suitable for hiking beginners

Weekends are perfect for a rendezvous with sisters at Changshu Yu Mountain. Four of us went together, and for the sake of convenience and laughter, we chose the simple "small loop trail". Before departure: Download the "Liabulu" app - search for the small loop trail - download the route. Equipment: Trekking poles (very important), comfortable shoes, a running pack (lightweight), bread, chocolate, water. Transport: High-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Changshu Station. Hidden strategy: Get off at Hongqiao Terminal 2 subway station, find the elevator - press for the 3rd floor departure level - towards the train direction - it takes 5 minutes to reach the high-speed train departure level, personally tested and effective). Hiking starting point (very important!): From the high-speed train station, take a taxi. Drivers can easily get the starting point wrong, remember to locate "Qingya Tea Garden Shanwanli", it takes about 20 minutes to get there! Remember: Do not locate Baoyan Tourist Park! They charge an entrance fee of ¥30 per person! Route: Since we did our research before going, the checkpoints were very clear: Longtan Lake (very blue and beautiful, a must-visit) - Lianzhu Cave (more beautiful when it rains, ordinary on sunny days) - Xingfu Temple (light incense and make a wish). The rest of the time, we just walked, stopped, and took photos along the way. If you encounter a cable car, you can also take it (ticket sales stop at 4 pm!). Lianzhu Cave is hard to find! Remember to follow the crowd to avoid getting lost, just keep following the wooden path and you'll find it. We hiked the entire way, a total of 9km, which took 4 hours! Since I work out regularly, it felt quite easy for me, so it's a good try for hiking newbies!

The Yu Shan Eagle Trail is truly top-notch for photography in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai region!

Finally checked off the Yu Shan Eagle Trail that I've heard so much about, which is said to have been popularized by Shanghai license plate holders. It's really great! It's challenging but not too difficult, with a variety of road types, high in fun, with food, drinks, and toilets available, free of charge, and when it comes to photography, it's truly top among the mountains we've climbed in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area! Every popular photo spot is very photogenic, and there are beautiful scenes everywhere along the way, making it very worthwhile to visit👍 (⚠️Not beginner-friendly) 🦅Yu Shan Eagle Trail (search for the trail in two steps) 🎫Free admission throughout 🌟Medium to high difficulty, not suitable for beginners 🚗About 1.5-2h drive from Shanghai without traffic 🅿️Qingya Tea Garden reportedly offers free parking, other farm stays around the starting point of the trail charge 10r/day, parking lot 7r/day 📷Some photo spots on the Eagle Trail (in order): 📍Heart-shaped Reservoir 📍Qu Ye Qu Shan Wild Window 📍Roadside reflective mirror on the main road (suitable for selfies and group photos) 📍Internet-famous Rock 📍Canghai Temple 📍Cable Car 📍Lianzhu Cave 📍Tea Garden & Bamboo Forest (many photo opportunities) 📝See the detailed guide in the following article👉

Climbing the spring mountain is not as good as coming to 'Shanghu'!

|||The 33rd Jiangsu (Changshu) Shanghu Peony Flower Festival grandly opens on March 30, 2024🎉 On March 30th, the opening of the 2024 Changshu Yushan Cultural and Shajiabang Tourism Festival The 33rd Jiangsu (Changshu) Shanghu Peony Flower Festival also has the honor to open simultaneously as a sub-venue of this year's World Peony Conference 33 years of brilliance, this flower festival is themed 'Viewing peonies in the south of the Yangtze River, come to Changshu Shanghu' Design introduces a brand-new planning concept to create a theme carnival with highlights every week and surprises every day Check out the exciting activities here ↓↓↓↓ ❣️Highlight 1: Nine-color peony petal rain What kind of ultimate beauty will it be when a volcano meets petal rain The majestic volcano combined with the beautiful petals Creates the most 'in' check-in scene for tourists this spring 📍Shanghu Chinese Peony Garden 🕐March 25th - May 5th (every weekend and holiday) 11:30—11:33 am, 3:00—3:03 pm ❣️Highlight 2: Peonies of the south of the Yangtze River, the national beauty and heavenly fragrance During the peony flower festival, there will also be the 'Yu Jian Shanghu' welcome group dance, 'Jin Jin Zi Jin' flower dance show, 'National Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance' dance under the flowers, 'Shanghu Impression' special song and dance show ⬇️Click the performance schedule below to check it out~ ❣️Highlight 3: Flower and bird painting exhibition During the peony flower festival, Mr. Yang Changxi, a tutor of the Chinese People's University School of Art calligraphy and painting training class, is specially invited To paint peonies of ancient charm in the south of the Yangtze River with modern brushwork, appreciate contemporary works, and listen to peony culture 📍Jiangnan Peony Culture Museum, Hushan Hall 🕐March 25th - May 5th all day ❣️Highlight 4: Oil painting landscape sketching The peony is not just a flower It is also a heritage of Shanghu's traditional culture and an important symbol of Chinese traditional culture Famous oil painter, muralist, professor of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, current advisor to the Academic Committee of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, honorary chairman of the China Mural Painting Society, honorary president of the Beijing Contemporary Chinese Freehand Oil Painting Research Institute, tutor Dai Shihe Will lead the team and jointly organize with the Shanghu Scenic Area A 15-day 'Chinese and Western Expression Painting Subject Group' public welfare sketching activity 📍Changshu Shanghu Scenic Area Sketching Base 🕐April 30th - May 14th, 2024 (15 days in total) ❣️Highlight 5: Riding a flower boat to admire peonies Take a different angle to tour Shanghu The Yangliuyu Wharf cruise ship transforms into a flower boat The boat is full of flowers, feeling the romance Embark on a visual feast of peonies in spring 📍Yangliuyu Wharf ➡️ Fushui Mountain Villa Wharf ➡️ Chinese Peony Garden Wharf 🕐March 25th - May 5th all day 🍀In spring, everything revives by the Shanghu lakeside Shanghu Water Forest is the largest ecological wetland forest in East China, known as the 'Amazon of the south of the Yangtze River' Spring is the breeding season for egrets, tens of thousands of egret babies hatch Take a bamboo raft to observe the living habits of egrets up close Dress in ancient costume, stroll around Shanghu, admire peonies Take photos with the beautiful peonies to leave wonderful memories If that's not enough, the Flying Bear Amusement Park next to Shanghu is also a great choice 🔥This Shanghu Peony Flower Festival will last from March 25th to May 5th

Xingfu Zen Temple

Xingfu Zen Temple, located at the northern foot of Yushan in Changshu City, Jiangsu Province, is a national key Buddhist temple in Han Chinese areas designated by the State Council, a cultural relic protection unit, originally named 'Daci Temple' during the Yanxing to Zhongxing years of the Southern Qi dynasty. In the fifth year of the Datong era of the Liang dynasty (539 AD), it was greatly renovated and expanded, renamed 'Fushou Temple', and also known as 'Poshan Temple' because it was next to Polongjian. In the ninth year of the Xiantong era of the Tang dynasty (868 AD), Emperor Yizong bestowed the name 'Xingfu Zen Temple', making Xingfu Temple one of the famous temples in the south of the Yangtze River. In the thirty-seventh year of the Qianlong era (1772 AD), a pavilion was built and a stele was erected inside Xingfu Temple, which remains intact. The vegetarian noodles from the neighboring Xingfu Old Noodle Shop are very famous.

Yu Mountain Ancient City Wall

Changshu ancient city has a history of more than 1700 years. The Yu Mountain city wall is a section of the Changshu city wall that runs along Yu Mountain. It is the only city wall in the southern Jiangsu region that is built upon a mountain, and is known as the 'Little Great Wall of Jiangnan'. It covers an area of 27,000 square meters, with a majestic presence and a total length of more than 1,200 meters. It features the 'Yu Mountain Gate Tower', 'Zhenhai Platform', and 'Fucheng Gate', and is equipped with battlements, horse paths, and more. From atop the wall, one can take in the panoramic view of green mountains and waters, ancient city alleys, and the harmonious blend of mountains, water, and city, showcasing the unique scenery of 'ten miles of green mountains half-encroaching into the city'.

Early in the morning, I visited the ancient temple, where the early sun shone on the tall trees

On the first day, I headed straight to Yu Mountain and Xingfu Zen Temple~ Xingfu Zen Temple is located at the foot of Yu Mountain, very close to the Yu Mountain cable car station, and opens early. As soon as I arrived in Changshu, I went to burn incense and pray for blessings. 'The winding path leads to a secluded spot, where the Zen rooms are deep in flowers and trees', this poem describes Xingfu Zen Temple perfectly. There is a Wangyue Tower noodle shop at the entrance of the temple, which is famous. I tried the big meat noodles and mushroom oil noodles, and I feel that the big meat noodles are better, flavorful and soft! Most of the attractions in Changshu open at 8 or 8:30 in the morning and close at 4 or 4:30 in the afternoon. It is recommended to check and confirm before traveling. The cable car ride takes about 20 minutes one way, and it's quite hot on a sunny day. Fortunately, I brought a fan. The station is the Yu Mountain Sword Gate Scenic Area! Inside, you can see the Sword Pavilion, there is a platform overlooking the mountain, very beautiful~ It is said that if you go down, you can see the Three Lives Stone and inscriptions, but we were a bit tired on the first day and didn't go down to see. Looking at Yu Mountain and Monk Lake on the map, one mountain and one water, perfectly symmetrical, it's quite magical.

Yushan Scenic Area

Jiangsu Province, Changshu City, Yushan Scenic Area: Named after the son of the Shang Dynasty's Zhou clan, Zhong Yong (Yu Zhong), who gave up his position to his younger brother and became the ancestor of the south. After his death, he was buried here. The western part of Yushan is the Shidong Scenic Area, the southwest is the Baoyan Scenic Area, the top of the central mountain is the Jianmen Scenic Area, the northern part is the Xingfu Scenic Area where Xingfu Temple is located, the eastern part is the Yushan City Wall, and the northeast is Yushan Park.

Where to go on the weekend - the scenery of Yu Mountain is picturesque

Where to go on the weekend - the scenery of Yu Mountain is picturesque Yu Mountain, this beautiful peak located in Changshu, Suzhou, is known as the "Fairy Mountain" in the south of the Yangtze River. The forest is dyed, the maple leaves in Yu Mountain Park are very beautiful, and they are stunning At the end of the nine-curved corridor of the Guanhu Pavilion in Yu Mountain Park, the bench under the red maple, facing the pond and sitting under the tree, is like a painting.

Yu Mountain in late autumn and early winter

The frosty leaves of Yu Mountain are very charming in autumn. When the maple leaves and other leaves gradually change color, the mountains and forests of Yu Mountain will present colorful colors. At this time, you can choose to stroll on the mountain path, admire the red and yellow leaves, and feel the breath of autumn. Autumn in Yu Mountain is the most beautiful season of the year, attracting countless tourists to come and enjoy. If you plan to travel to Yu Mountain, here are some recommended travel strategies: Best travel time: The autumn of Yu Mountain usually starts in mid-September and ends in late November. During this time, the weather is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful, which is a good time to play. Transportation guide: Departing from Changshu city, you can take buses, taxis and other transportation to Yu Mountain. If you come from other places, you can choose to take a train or long-distance bus to Changshu, and then transfer to local transportation. Tour route: Yu Mountain has multiple entrances, and you can choose different routes according to your interests. Generally speaking, you can first visit the park on the south side of Yu Mountain, enjoy the beautiful autumn colors, and then go to Baoyan Bay on the north side to visit the bayberry forest and bamboo sea. If time permits, you can also go to Shanghu Scenic Area to play. Must-visit attractions: Bamboo Sea: A dense bamboo forest with pleasant scenery, which is a good place to cool off. Shanghu Scenic Area: The lake and mountains reflect each other, which is very suitable for walking and leisure. Sword Gate: One of the famous attractions of Yu Mountain, where you can overlook the entire beautiful scenery of Yu Mountain. Precautions: Autumn is the peak tourist season, there are many tourists, it is recommended to plan your trip in advance. Pay attention to your physical condition before climbing, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Don't litter in the scenic area, protect the environment. Pay attention to safety, do not climb unopened areas or swim privately. I hope the above strategies can help you better plan your autumn trip to Yu Mountain. I wish you a pleasant journey!

December steps into the oil painting of Changshu | Yushan Park, where God's palette is overturned

💁🏻‍♀️ You say, Is such Changshu beautiful? Take a walk in Yushan Park, As if falling into an oil painting, Unintentionally, you become, The beauty in the painting. In the evening, I exported this set from the camera, The freshly shot Yushan Park in the afternoon. To be honest, I was fascinated, The place where I lived for twenty years, I can responsibly say, This is a small beautiful city that I can't get enough of. ✍️ Yushan Park, Is the hometown memory engraved in the bones of Changshu people, It is also the treasure of this city, Almost every Changshu person, There will be a childhood photo with Yushan Park, She carries the most beautiful memories of every Changshu child. Yushan Park is beautiful, Especially in early winter, Her most glorious moment of the year is in this season. 🪭 I say the early winter of Yushan Park, Beautiful like an oil painting, Thousands of different varieties of red maple, Overnight dyed the most beautiful colors, Red, yellow, orange, and green are interspersed, I really thought it was God painting here, Accidentally overturned the palette, Leaving beauty in the world. 🍁 Lake Pavilion, Is always the iconic spot of Yushan Park. The antique hexagonal pavilion, Standing in the middle of the clear pool, The red maple around the pool is gorgeous and varied, Tourists stop to enjoy the view on the winding bridge, Under the bridge are colorful little boats gently swaying on the pool, Looking up is the five-color Yushan, Looking down is a pool of clear water, Beauty, It's that simple. 🍂 Passing through the Lake Pavilion, Walking along the colorful maple forest stone path, The fresh air, The sun shines through the tree cracks and sprinkles a ground of broken gold, Leaves all over the ground, The path twists and turns forward, Beauty is really beautiful. 💃 Yushan Park is not small, Built by the mountain, Pavilions, towers and pavilions are scattered, There are many small scenes, The mountain spring is rushing. There are both tea houses and noodle shops here, When you're tired, Order a cup of clear tea and sit under the maple tree to enjoy the maple, Listen to the wind whispering in your ears, Feel the early winter of the small city of Changshu. ♦️ Four seasons a year, The winter of Yushan Park is the most beautiful, While the charming autumn color is still there, Hurry up and enjoy the autumn, Missing such beauty, You have to wait another year. This is the most glorious moment in the four seasons of Yushan Park, Welcome friends to come to Changshu to enjoy the autumn, Here will definitely not disappoint, Your longing for the autumn color of Jiangnan. 📷Photography: Yushan Park is very photogenic whether it is aerial photography or ground shooting. You can choose to fly drones in Zhenhai Tower Square, which is open and sparsely populated. 🎫Ticket: Free ♦️Address: No. 45, North Gate Street, Changshu City

The sudden heavy rain that last night failed to make the creek turbid, but it was quite clear. The water of Changshu made me wonder about the reflection of the water in the river clearly reflecting the people on the riverside. Dreams are awake, drink a cup of tea in the morning and come to a bowl of pine tree oyster sauce in Xingfu Wangyuelou, add fish and fragrant steamed buns, and eat a bowl of wolf, the whole person is much more awake. The people who come to this store are some of them. In the morning, I will have a few friends and chat. At the foot of Mount Lushan, there is a temple built in the Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasties. It is called Baoyan Temple. When it came here in the morning, there were not many people. It was also because of the rain, the first name was Yanfu Temple, and now it is Reconstructed. Under the light rain, it still can't stop the footsteps of climbing the mountain. The Lushan Mountain Scenic Area is composed of Lushan Park and Lushan National Forest Park. Lushan Mountain is not high, and it is more than 200 meters above sea level. Although it climbs up and pangs, it goes to the top of the mountain. You can see Shanghu in Changshu. When the rain was big, people could walk through it, and the water flow did not pass through the second waterway, and it rushed directly from the highest point. Now, because of the safety of tourists, a bridge was built and the area was surrounded. I took a picture with a slow door. The rain is still there, the clouds still don't want to leave, and I am braving the heavy rain to go down the mountain, a bit cold and a little hungry, to hold on.

The whole bus, the following bus and fight taxi uphill are 5 yuan, so I chose the taxi, the speed of passion, the mountain does not turn the brakes, there are many pedestrians on the side, it is also slightly cattle. In fact, I have been here with my family more than ten years ago, but I have no impression. I just remember to see the mountains and drink tea. This time, in fact, the tickets are bought on Trip, cheaper 5 yuan, 30 yuan tickets, 20 yuan tea fee, a tea drink near the Jianmen, tea, take pictures, overlooking Shanghu, the weather is also Compare to force, breeze blowing, small and pleasant. But the big bees that fly over sometimes don't know that the hornet bees can scare people. Its just a few fortune-telling. I dont really believe this in normal times. I dont want to let my god-wife look at it when Im bored. Wow, its really true, especially when Im talking about something that happened when I was young. Then my palm print is the one that picks one of the best, you know. It is also God. Its really a sign on the lottery. I doubt if its all on the sign, let her turn it over and show it to me. The result is not, and there is a bad sign, that is the purpose of God. I am happy to give her a hundred oceans. As a result, the goddess said that this sign is for 700.