Where to Camp and BBQ in Suzhou

Suzhou is a very suitable city for tourism, and there are many fun places here. Spring is the best time to go out camping and BBQ. So, where are some good places for camping and BBQ in Suzhou? Which places are more fun? Please see the main text for details.

Camping

1. Taihu No. 1 RV Camping Park

This is a well-known camping spot in Suzhou, with RV hotels, BBQ and camping available, and a dedicated camping area~

Address: No. 1699 Taihu Avenue, New District Town, Hubei

Transportation: Take Taihu Avenue along the extended section of West Ring Expressway, turn right at the end, go straight along Gongshan Road to the end, turn left for 800 meters to see.

2. Suzhou Bay

Suzhou Bay is a new high-end leisure and vacation destination, embraced by Wujiang and Wuzhong districts. The scenery is picturesque and the beauty is endless. Standing on the shore of Taihu Lake, watching the blue water meet the sky, it makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Make an appointment with friends and family to come here, set up camp by the lake, relax or ride a bike for exercise, and have a BBQ when you’re tired. It’s just so comfortable!

Address: Taihu New Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou

Transportation: Route 719, Route 720, Route 735

3. Shihu Scenic Area

Shihu Park is a good choice. The Shihu Scenic Area, with “half a lake of jade”, is surrounded by mountains and water, and is a natural oxygen bar in the city. There are many small woods and grasslands in the park, which are very suitable for camping. After setting up camp, you can BBQ and fish.

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

Address: Shihu West Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City

Transportation: Route 54, Route 59, Route 93, Route 325, Route 5003 Community Bus, Route 5006 Community Bus, Peak Line 6

4. East Sand Lake 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 combines leisure, entertainment and landscapes. When the climate is suitable, many people bring tents to camp here, which is very lively~

Address: Near Modern Avenue, Industrial Park (near Xinhua Street Intersection and Jianke Technology)

Transportation: Route 158, Route 181

5. Taihu Cowboy Country Club

This can be said to be a large resort. CS, horseback riding, children’s playgrounds… there are many projects, very suitable for families and children to experience. You can choose to stay in a wooden house here, or you can choose to camp.

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

Transportation: Sufu Road – Mudou – Xukou – Taihu Avenue – Taihu Bridge – West Mountain Shigong direction, there are signposts to the Cowboy Club along the way

6. Miaofeng Peak Scenic Area

There is a professional camping area to set up tents, and there are also bonfires and BBQs, combining eating, accommodation, travel and entertainment.

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

Transportation: Route 69

BBQ

1. Shangfang Mountain

Shangfang Mountain is located in the Shihu Scenic Area of Wuzhong District. The park consists of the main scenic area, the sightseeing orchard area and the forest recreation area. It is going to be lively here again soon. Shangfang Mountain holds a “Hundred Flowers Festival” every year, and it is a joy to eat BBQ with family, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the flowers…

Address: No. 47 Wu Yue Road, Wuzhong District

Transportation: 415 to Shangfang Mountain Forest Zoo

2. Dongshan Yuhuashengjing

Yuhuashengjing has an inseparable relationship with peach blossoms. It is said that in the Ming Dynasty, the mountain valleys here were planted with peach trees. Every time the peach blossoms withered, a gentle breeze would blow, and “peach blossom rain” would fall in the mountain valleys and streams, hence the name “Yuhuashengjing”. You can rent BBQ grills here, which can accommodate 6-8 people, but you need to bring your own food.

Address: Yuhu Road, Dongshan Town, Wuzhong District

Transportation: Route 62, Route 502, Route 621, Route 624 to Dongshan Terminal

3. Baimajian Ecological Park

Baimajian is a natural ecological leisure and vacation area in the urban area of Suzhou, and it was also where King Goujian of Yue spent nine years in hiding and raising horses for King Wu. There are BBQ grills provided here, but you can’t bring your own.

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

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