There are many good places for camping in Suzhou. Here are some of the best spots for you to choose from, including Taihu Binhu Wetland Park, Shangfang Mountain Forest Park, Dongshan Yuhua Scenic Area, Taihu Sanshan Island Scenic Area, and more. Check out the details below.
1、Taihu Binhu Wetland Park
The park has lawns and wooden platforms on the water.
Recommendation: The park has many small groves with lawns that are perfect for camping. It can accommodate a couple of hundred people and their cars without feeling crowded. There are also many wooden bridges on the water, especially a large one next to the windmill, which is ideal for camping with 50-60 people. It’s right next to the water, adding a special charm. There are also some paid barbecue stands on the shore where you can grill, and the best part is that the camping area is free, which is great.
Tips: Be sure to bring a tent light or camping lantern, as the lights will be off at night.
2、Shihu Scenic Area Shangfang Mountain Forest Park
Suzhou’s largest outdoor camping site.
Recommendation: This park has Suzhou’s largest outdoor camping site, with several large lawns. It’s known as the city’s oxygen bar and is the closest camping spot to downtown Suzhou. It’s also Suzhou’s largest barbecue base, accommodating 1,500 people for grilling at the same time.
Tips: Since it’s a forest park, bonfires need to be booked in advance.
3、Dongshan Yuhua Scenic Area
There is a large lawn.
Recommendation: This area has a dedicated camping lawn for setting up tents, and it also offers barbecue facilities. The Yuhua Scenic Area is located at the foot of Moli Peak, the second highest peak in Suzhou. You can climb to the top during the day for a panoramic view of the vast Taihu Lake, making it worth a visit.
4、Huashan, Tianchishan, Tianping Mountain Scenic Areas
Experience camping in the forest.
Recommendation: Camping in the mountains around Suzhou is a very interesting experience. This group of mountains is located in Suzhou’s western suburbs, each with its own unique features. Choosing any of them for camping is a great option, and they offer relatively affordable prices, catering to barbecue and bonfire parties.
Tips: The wind can be strong on the mountain, so use a tent with good wind resistance. Pay attention to safety when setting it up, especially when traversing the forest. If you need a bonfire, be sure to contact the corresponding scenic area by phone in advance to confirm.
5、Taihu Sanshan Island Scenic Area
Escape the city’s bustle and enjoy the tranquility of the island.
Recommendation: This is a small island in Taihu Lake, far from the mainland. Camping here allows you to experience the bounty of nature and appreciate life. You can also savor delicious Taihu-style farmhouse dishes, satisfying your taste buds.
Experience: As soon as you step off the speedboat onto the island, you’re already far from the mainland. The night sky is exceptionally bright, and away from the city’s noise, you can watch the stars fill the sky with a roaring bonfire, sticking your head out of the tent and enjoying the tranquility.
6、Taihu Cowboy Country Club
Offers numerous entertainment options.
Recommendation: Here, besides enjoying outdoor camping, there are many exciting and thrilling entertainment options to choose from, such as horseback riding, go-karting, mazes, live-action CS, rock climbing, speed descending, dragon boat racing, all incredibly enjoyable.
Experience: After enjoying the thrill of horseback riding, go-karting, mazes, live-action CS, rock climbing, speed descending, and dragon boat racing, gather around the bonfire and dance a cowboy dance, then release your dream lanterns into the sky, it’s so much fun.
7、Taihu West Mountain Green Light Farm
Massive sunshine restaurant.
Recommendation: Similar to Cowboy, this farm was developed by a Taiwanese owner and offers many recreational activities. It also has a very ecological restaurant where you dine amidst flowers, plants, and trees, creating a special ambiance.
Experience: Dining amidst flowers, plants, and trees provides a feeling of returning to nature.
8、Changshu Yushan Shang Lake
Spring has Shang Lake peonies, summer has Baoyan bayberry, autumn has beautiful water delicacies, winter has ancient temple bells.
Recommendation: One of China’s top ten urban wetland parks, camping here allows you to experience the bounty of nature.
Experience: Spring has Shang Lake peonies, summer has Baoyan bayberry, autumn has beautiful water delicacies, winter has ancient temple bells.
Tips: The core sightseeing area – lake shore scenic area* Jia Lu Fei Hong – lakeside resort leisure scenic belt* West City Sunset – city suburb mountain water transition scenic belt* Lake Dike Smoke Rain – lake dike grass marsh sightseeing scenic area* Wu Gu Feng Lin – mountain foot cultural landscape belt* Ecological Source – wetland ecological conservation area.
9、Shihu Waterside Wetland
There is a small island and a nice camping spot.
Recommendation: It has many groves and lawns suitable for camping, and a couple of hundred people with their cars won’t feel crowded. There’s also a relatively complete area facing east near the water, suitable for camping with 50-60 people, right next to the water, adding a special charm. You can barbecue and have a bonfire on the shore, enjoying grilled food, and the best part is that the camping area is free, which is great.
Disadvantages: No restrooms, so you’ll need to get close to nature to solve your bathroom needs.
Experience: Look out at the beautiful Shihu Lake, eat grilled chicken wings, sip red wine, and enjoy a rare moment of tranquility! Watching the sunrise over Shihu Lake in the morning is also amazing.
Tips: Be sure to bring a tent light or camping lantern, as there are no lights there.
10、Taihu Wetland Park
Recommendation: As a natural wetland, Suzhou Taihu Wetland Park was originally a beautiful bay in Taihu Lake, with intertwined water and soil. It offers the benefits of water chestnut, lotus, and duckweed, fish, shrimp, clams, and snails, as well as the beauty of egrets soaring through the sky and the sound of frogs and birds. The area is rich in culture and products, and it was known as “Youhu” (Lake Tour) in history because the King of Wu in the Spring and Autumn Period often came here to visit the lake. It has many small islands perfect for camping, and a national-standard camping site is about to be built here.
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