Where to Camp and BBQ in Suzhou

Whether you’re going out with friends or going on a family outing, camping is a great choice. So where are some places in Suzhou that are suitable for camping and BBQ? Find a scenic place, there are many places for camping and BBQ in Suzhou.

Camping

1、Taihu No. 1 RV Camping Park

This is a relatively famous camping site in Suzhou, RV hotels, you can BBQ and camp, there is a special camping area~

Address: No. 1699, Taihu Avenue, Xinqu Town, Hubei

Traffic: Go straight along Taihu Avenue, the extended section of the West Ring Expressway, turn right at the end, go straight along Gonshan Road to the end, turn left for 800 meters and you will see it.

2、Suzhou Bay

Suzhou Bay is an emerging high-end leisure and resort destination, surrounded by Wujiang and Wuzhong districts. The scenery here is picturesque and the scenery is endless. Standing on the shore of Taihu Lake, watching the autumn water and the long sky blend together, makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Make an appointment with your friends and family, set up camp by the lake, relax or exercise by riding a bicycle, and then have a BBQ when you are tired, it’s simply comfortable!

Address: Taihu New Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou

Traffic: Route 719, Route 720, Route 735

3、Shihu Scenic Area

Shihu Park is a good choice. “Half a lake of jade” Shihu Scenic Area, with mountains and rivers, is a natural oxygen bar in the city. There are many small forests and lawns in the park, which are very suitable for camping. You can barbecue and fish after setting up camp.

It is close to the urban area and convenient to drive, making it ideal for family camping. Although it is not far from the city, lying in a tent and listening to the waves at night, there is a wonderful feeling of being away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Address: Shihu West Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City

Traffic: Route 54, Route 59, Route 93, Route 325, Route 5003 community bus, Route 5006 community bus, Peak Line 6

4、Donshahu Ecological Park

It is composed of three small islands in the lake: Sakura Island, Haitang Island, and Reed Island. It is an ecological park that integrates leisure, entertainment, and landscape. When the weather is suitable, many people bring tents to camp here, which is very lively!

Address: Near Modern Avenue, Industrial Park (near Xinhua Street and Sword Science and Technology)

Traffic: Route 158, Route 181

5、Taihu Cowboy Country Club

This can be said to be a large resort. CS, horseback riding, children’s playground… There are many projects, which are very suitable for bringing family and children to experience. Here you can choose to stay in wooden houses, of course, you can also choose to camp.

Address: Xiaoxiawan, Jinting Town, West Mountain Island, Taihu Lake, Wuzhong District

Traffic: Sufu Road—Mudub—Xukou—Taihu Avenue—Taihu Bridge—West Mountain Shigong direction, there are signs to the Cowboy Club along the way.

6、Miaofeng Scenic Area

There is a professional camping area to set up tents, as well as bonfires and BBQ, combining eating, living, travel and play.

Address: West Mountain Scenic Area, Jinting Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City

Traffic: Route 69

BBQ

1、Shangfang Mountain

Shangfang Mountain is located in Shihu Scenic Area, Wuzhong District. The park is composed of the main scenic area, the sightseeing orchard area, and the forest recreation area. It is about to be lively again. Shangfang Mountain holds an annual “Hundred Flowers Festival”. At that time, it is also very pleasant to eat BBQ with your family, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the flowers…

Address: No. 47, Wu Yue Road, Wuzhong District

Traffic: Take Route 415 to Shangfangshan Forest Zoo

2、Dongshan Yuhua Shengjing

Yuhua Shengjing has an inseparable relationship with peach blossoms. Legend has it that during the Ming Dynasty, the mountain was filled with peach trees, and when the peach blossoms withered, a gust of wind blew, and the mountain and the stream were filled with “peach blossom rain”, hence the name “Yuhua”. BBQ grills can be rented here, which can accommodate 6-8 people, but food needs to be brought by yourself.

Address: Yuhua Road, Dongshan Town, Wuzhong District

Traffic information: Take Route 62, Route 502, Route 621, Route 624 to the Dongshan terminal

3、Suzhou Taihu Park

There are two options for outdoor BBQ here, one is the most common grill, and the other is a round stone oven, which is more distinctive. A group of friends sit together, which is convenient for BBQ and “chatting”.

After eating BBQ, you can take a walk by the lake, enjoy the lake breeze, buy a kite to go back to your childhood; or find a windless lawn, spread out a blanket to play cards and board games, the green scenery is definitely incomparable to tea houses and coffee shops in the city.

Address: Taihu Avenue (Watermill), Resort District

Traffic: Route 63, Route 69, Route 58 (Waitsang)

4、Baimajian Ecological Park

Baimajian is a natural ecological leisure and resort area in Suzhou urban area. It was also where King Goujian of Yue lay down and worked hard for nine years to raise horses for King Wu. There are BBQ grills provided here, and you cannot bring your own BBQ grills.

Address: Huashan Road, Fengqiao Street, High-tech Zone

Traffic: Self-driving, or take Route 357 to Longchi Scenic Area

5、Xiaodianhu Forest Park

Xiaodianhu Forest Park is also a good place with beautiful scenery and no crowds. There is a lawn at the BBQ area where people can set up tents and play.

Address: Xiaodianhu Forest Park (east of Tun Village), Tongli Town, Wujiang City

Traffic: Route 7107

6、Tianping Mountain

Tianping Mountain Scenic Area is located in the southwest of Suzhou ancient city, on the shore of Taihu Lake. It is the core scenic area of Taihu Lake National Scenic Area, known as “the first mountain in Wuzhong” and “a beautiful scenery in Jiangnan”. It is one of the four major maple viewing destinations in China. BBQ and outing in such beautiful scenery, just thinking about it is wonderful!

Address: Lingtian Road, Wuzhong District

Traffic: Take Route 4, Route 31, or Tour Line 4 to Tianping Mountain Station

7、Huashan

Huashan has a long history. On the halfway up the mountain, there is the tallest Yuan Dynasty stone-carved Buddha statue in the Jiangnan region. Cuiyan Temple in the mountain was built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and still exists today, with imperial steles from Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Qianlong. Compared with other mountains in Suzhou, it is more secluded here. While BBQing, listening to the chirping of birds and insects is a different kind of experience.

Address: East of Tianchi Mountain, Cangshu Town

Traffic: Self-driving, or take Route 312

8、Green Light Farm

Green Light Farm is located in the former West Mountain National Modern Agricultural Demonstration Park. The land area is about 500 mu, and the entire scenic area is surrounded by natural lakes. It is a leisure resort that integrates catering, accommodation, conferences, herb flower fields, and entertainment.

Hearing the word “farm”, you should know how spacious it is. The venue is free, you need to bring your own grill and ingredients, suitable for diligent friends.

Address: No. 8, Daqiao Road, Jinting Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City

Traffic: Take Route 58, Route 69, or Route 691 to West Mountain Agricultural Park Station.