Where to Go for Cheap Sea View Trips from Suzhou

Who says you can only go to see the sea in summer? There are a few places worth visiting for budget-friendly sea view trips from Suzhou. So, besides seeing the sea, what other cheap places are there to visit in Suzhou? New Year’s Eve is coming soon. Have you decided where to go for fun?

Cheap Sea View Trips Around Suzhou

Putuoshan · Gouqi Island

Gouqi Island, a small island that is close to you but still blue, thanks to the inconvenience of transportation here, it still retains the last touch of blue closest to the city. It is located in the eastern part of Shengsi Islands, with clear water, blue sky and waves, and the sky and the water meet each other.

As a hometown of mussels, in addition to its abundant food, it can also see the prosperous mussel farming scene all year round. The white buoys of mussels sparkle under the sun, and fishing boats shuttle through the rippling waves, forming a beautiful picture of a sea ranch.

The moment you set foot on Gouqi Island, time seems to slow down. Go to Dawang Beach to step on the sand and see the sea; enjoy the sunrise and sunset at Xiaoxi Tian; sit quietly at the Shanhai Wonder to listen to the waves and admire the scenery, or go to the fishing village to eat delicious seafood until you are full… I think, this is not in vain for a trip to Gouqi Island.

Ningbo Xiangshan · Hua’ao Island

Hua’ao Island is located on the surface of Sanmen Bay, south of Ningbo Xiangshan, close to Taizhou. It is named Hua’ao Island because there are many flowers and Ao on the island. The island is covered with verdant mountains and picturesque scenery, with 36 Ao, 108 caves, Ao Ao with scenery, cave cave with immortals, the salty sea breeze blends with the fragrance of the flower sea on the island, which is so beautiful in this spring.

In addition to enjoying flowers, you can also admire the beautiful sea stone forest and the ancient Wannian Great Buddha Mountain on Hua’ao Island, climb to the top of the mountain to get a close-up view of the shocking windmills; walk through the forest and feel the refreshing and natural feeling brought by the thousand-year-old camphor trees; or stand alone in the wind under the sunset, looking out at the vast sea, the beautiful sunset is within sight.

Coming to this “Sea Mountain Fairyland, Human Yingzhou City”, of course, you can’t miss the most authentic seafood. The Jin Gao’e fishing port wharf is across the sea from Hua’ao Island, where many large and small fishing boats are moored. The freshly caught fish and seafood are fresh and juicy, and every “fisherman’s home” buys seafood from fishing boats several times a day. Such source seafood is not available elsewhere.

Putuoshan · Huoniao Island

In the northernmost part of Zhejiang, there is a small island suspended in water, where flowers bloom all over the place and birds gather in groups in spring. Compared with the fame of other tourist islands in Shengsi, Huoniao Island seems to be a paradise, with azure coastline, abundant fishery resources, and a simple and peaceful fishing village. It has always been a popular destination for niche island travel in China.

The seawater around Huoniao Island is a faint blue-green. If you are lucky, you can see the “fluorescent sea” with your own eyes at night. There are two or three clean beaches on the island, where you can play in the sand and frolic. There are many island wonders and old houses built with stones on the island, making the island even more mysterious and peaceful in its natural state.

Cheap Places to Visit in Suzhou

1、Shantang Street

As the saying goes, “There is heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below, Hangzhou has West Lake, Suzhou has Shantang”, how can you come to Suzhou without visiting Shantang? Shantang Street is a famous street with a long history and countless stories to tell. Speaking of Shantang Street, many people know that it is a 3,600-meter-long street from the Changmen Gate of Suzhou ancient city to the Tiger Hill Scenic Area.

However, few people know its past and present. Perhaps no one would have thought that it was a 7-li-long Shantang River built by the poet “Bai Juyi” during his tenure as the governor of Gusu to dredge the river.

The ancient river was not just a river, it was also a “transportation hub”. In ancient times, when people were sparsely populated, water transportation was often more convenient and safer than land transportation.

As a transportation hub, the Shantang River quickly became a gathering place for merchants. With the development of the economy, Shantang Street gradually became the most prosperous and prosperous street in Gusu. Famous people such as Kangxi, Qianlong, Tang Bohu, etc. all visited here. This is the first and second class rich and elegant place in Cao Xueqin’s “Dream of the Red Chamber”.

2、Luzhi Ancient Town

Suzhou is a typical representative of the water towns of Jiangnan. How can you miss the small bridges and flowing water of Jiangnan when you come to Gusu? Luzhi Ancient Town is not only one of the six most ancient towns in Jiangnan, but also the one with the most “ancient bridges”. Perhaps it is not as famous as Zhouzhuang, perhaps it is not as prosperous as Wuzhen, but it has the most ancient aspect. With a history of 2,500 years, the whole ancient town exudes a strong historical atmosphere. This is probably the soul that cannot be surpassed or imitated by imitation ancient towns!

Luzhi Ancient Town is a free ancient town. It is not so much a tourist attraction as it is an ancient town with a human touch. The ancient town has not been over-developed and most of it is authentic. Wandering through this thousand-year-old town, we can walk leisurely and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the ancient town.

3、Lingyan Mountain

Suzhou is a water town in Jiangnan, so there are few famous mountains. The most classic ones are Tianping Mountain, Tiger Hill, Dongshan, Xishan, Qionglong Mountain, and Yushan, but the most suitable for budget travel is probably Lingyan Mountain in Mudu Ancient Town. Lingyan Mountain is not very high. Starting from Mudu Ancient Town, even if you eat and play along the way, two or three hours is enough to reach the top of the mountain.

Although the mountain is not high, it is famous for “Xishi”. Xishi, who was deeply favored by King Goujian of Wu in history, once lived in Lingyan Mountain. King Goujian spent a lot of money to build a luxurious palace for her, “Guanwa Palace”, which is now “Lingyan Temple”. There, we can still see some relics of that time. This Lingyan Mountain once attracted many literati and scholars. Emperor Qianlong, who traveled south, had climbed this mountain six times.

Lingyan Mountain does not charge an entrance fee, but Lingyan Mountain Temple does. Over the years, Lingyan Mountain Temple has only charged “1” yuan, so it has been praised as the “most conscientious” scenic spot. Generally, tourists who go to Lingyan Mountain to play like to visit the free Mudu Ancient Town first, then climb the mountain and eat a bowl of noodles at a reasonable price in Lingyan Mountain Temple, and then continue to play the “Lingbai Line”, walking from Lingyan Mountain to Baimajian or Tianping Mountain. This route is relatively far away, and those who are unfamiliar with the terrain need to walk for most of the day. Moreover, there are no restaurants or shops along the way. If you are lucky, you can encounter vendors selling simple food such as water, boiled eggs, intestines, and cold noodles along the way.