The weather in Suzhou in autumn is still quite pleasant. When you are free, it is suitable for cycling. Below, the editor also recommends several cycling routes with beautiful scenery along the way in Suzhou. Interested friends, let’s arrange it together! Details are below.
1、Jinji Lake Loop
The breeze is just right, and the sun is not too hot. The pedestrian path with a circumference of over 14km, relying only on walking, may take a long time. Cycling is just right. The beautiful scenery in front of the wheels is all there.
Total Distance: About 14 kilometers
Route: Moonlight Wharf – Jinji Lake Bridge – Xiangzhang Garden – Lakefront New World – Lakefront Avenue – Li Gongdi – Wang Hu Jiao
Fun attractions:
Li Gongdi: There are dining, entertainment, sightseeing, and leisure places. You can go for a walk and take a break when you are tired from cycling.
Jinji Lake Bridge: Watching the sunset from the Jinji Lake Bridge is especially romantic, and the night view is also worth recommending.
2、Yangcheng Lake Peninsula
There is the “Suzhou’s First Lakeside Bicycle and Pedestrian Path” on the Yangcheng Lake Peninsula. Riding on the professional cycling path is definitely enjoyable. The scenery along the way is enough to make people stop and admire. Under the sunlight, the lake surface is sparkling, and leisurely pedestrians can be seen by the shore. The whole picture is pleasing to the eye. On the Yangcheng Loop Road, you can also see the majestic Zhongyuan Temple “floating” on the lake, a thousand-year-old ancient temple, a water and sky Buddhist kingdom.
Total Distance: About 50 kilometers
Route: Yangcheng Lake Avenue – Yangcheng Loop Road – Zhongyuan Temple – Ciyun Road – Lianchi Lake Road – Lakeside Bicycle Path (passing through Xianying Lake Park, Lianchi Lake Park, Yunshan Lake Park)
Fun attractions:
Zhongyuan Temple: There is the magnificent Grand Hall of the Dharma, the huge Water Avalokitesvara Pavilion, walking into it seems like you can really escape from worldly troubles, empty your mind, and return to nature.
Xianying Lake Park: There are various patches of colorful plants arranged in a staggered manner, integrating small scenes such as streams and paths, a good place for photography and field trips, getting close to nature, and relaxing. Park attractions: Tianchi Spring, Tingquan Pavilion, Tingfeng Pavilion, Tinglu Pavilion, etc.
Lianchi Lake Park: There are stone bridges, wooden corridors, sculptures, small landscapes, pavilions, full of Zen charm. Main attractions: Swimming Fish Turn Dundun, Taiping Ancient Bridge, etc.
Yunshan Lake Park: There are lush spruce forests, fragrant osmanthus, resting wooden pavilions, wooden walkways, curved bridges, elegant and quiet, natural and wild. Park attractions: Dingzhu Fishing Lights, Broken Bridge Falling Geese, Reed Smoke and Rain.
3、East Taihu Lake Shore
The East Taihu Lake shore, the lingering “hundred-mile scenic belt” with its mist and water vapor gives romance and inspiration, integrating the city and lake, green water and interdependence. Riding on the track, passing through the trees, quietly stopping by the lake, enjoying the joy of the setting sun’s glow on your face, is refreshing. Children on the grass in the distance, sailboats in the lake, flying birds… are all so peaceful and serene.
Total Distance: About 10-11 kilometers
Route: Wangong Dike – East Taihu Lake Ecological Park – Suzhou Bay Golden Lakeside Tourist Area – Suzhou Bay Plaza Park
Fun attractions:
Wangong Dike: There are market delicacies, forest mini trains, boating, watching the sunset.
East Taihu Lake Ecological Park: There are city skyscrapers, lake bridges, blue sky and white clouds background.
Suzhou Bay Golden Lakeside Tourist Area: There is the Suzhou Bay Grand Theater, there are Yuehu Platform, swimming pools, beach volleyball courts, children’s water play area, as well as a fountain square.
4、East Dongshan Island Loop
The scenery around Taihu Lake is second to none. Riding along the 20-kilometer road around the island on Dongshan Mountain, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of mountains and rivers. Luxiang Ancient Village, Yangwan, and Zijin Temple hidden under the Bi Luo Peak are all worth visiting. The route of the Dongshan Loop is very suitable for beginners to ride, the road is very smooth, and the route is not long! Enjoy the scenery while riding, full of sky and water.
Total Distance: About 20 kilometers
Route: Wuzhong Avenue – Taihu Lake Dike Shang Hubin Road – Dongshan Qi Garden – Dongshan Loop Road (passing through: Luxiang Ancient Village, Yangwan, Zijin Temple)
Fun attractions:
Luxiang Ancient Village: White walls and gray tiles, long alleys, mottled Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient buildings, nestled beside mountains and water, with beautiful scenery. Main attractions: Wang Ao’s Former Residence, the Three-Yuan Archway, etc.
Dongshan Qi Garden: Take a break at the Imperial Wharf when you are tired from cycling, feel the cool lake breeze of Taihu Lake, watch the small fish playing freely under the steps, it is so comfortable.
5、West Dongshan Island Loop
Passing through the Taihu Lake Bridge to go to Xishan, it is very comfortable to cycle on the bridge with the lake breeze. Cycling around the island, Shigongshan Scenic Area, Mingyuewan Ancient Village, Piaomiao Peak are all worth seeing.
Total Distance: About 50 kilometers
Route: Suzhou Amusement Park – Mudu – Xukou – To the Taihu Lake side – Jinting direction – passing through Fuyang Mountain – Taihu Three Bridges – West Dongshan Island Loop Road (passing through: Shigongshan Scenic Area, Mingyuewan Ancient Village, Piaomiao Peak)
Fun attractions:
Taihu Lake Bridge: Passing through the Taihu Lake Bridge to go to Xishan, the magnificent Taihu Lake Bridge stands tall above the vast Taihu Lake, which is particularly spectacular. It is very comfortable to cycle on the bridge with the lake breeze.
Mingyuewan Ancient Village: There are wharves, ancient villages, autumn wind, checkerboard streets… Simple people, simple life. Stop and rest, quickly throw away the impetuousness of being in a cage for a long time, immerse yourself, intoxicate your mind.
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