Best Self-driving Tour Routes for Summer in Suzhou

There are many great places around Suzhou that are perfect for escaping the heat. These places are ideal for self-driving trips with your friends! Let’s take a look at some of the best summer getaways. For more details, please see the text below.

1、Jiangsu Liyang Tianmu Lake Nanshan Bamboo Sea

Paradise Nanshan Dream Bamboo Sea

Tianmu Lake Nanshan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area is the core scenic area of Tianmu Lake Tourism Resort, which concentrates the essence of Tianmu Lake. Here you will find China’s most comprehensive bamboo culture museum, Asia’s most advanced ground cable car, and the Jiangnan mountain dwelling style of Jiming Ancient Village. In the Nanshan Bamboo Sea Historical and Cultural Area, you can wash away the hustle and bustle of the city and appreciate the charm of Jiming Village, which is truly unique.

Ticket price: 90 yuan for adults

Self-driving route: Suzhou – Huning Expressway – Wuxi North – Xiyi Expressway – Ninghang Expressway – Ninghang Expressway Liyang South, turn left to Tianmu Lake Scenic Area – Liyang Nanshan Bamboo Sea.

2、Zhejiang Tonglu Baijiang Tianzi Di

The most beautiful village for summer health night

Tianzi Di Eco-tourism Scenic Area is located in Luoshan Village, Baijiang Town, 45 kilometers southwest of Tonglu County

It is adjacent to Thousand Island Lake. It covers an area of 4 square kilometers with a tour route of 4 kilometers. It consists of several major tour sections, including a high-end health resort hotel, an aerial cableway (the first in Tonglu), mountain viewing, Tianzi Cave, an ecological canyon, and a barbecue picnic family entertainment park.

Ticket price: 100 yuan for adults;

Self-driving route: Ninghang Expressway – Hangzhou Ring Expressway – Hangxinjing Expressway – Tonglu exit – Provincial Highway 16 – Tianzi Di Scenic Area.

3、Zhejiang Lin’an Taihuyuan

Jiangnan Small Jiuzhaigou

The scenic area is located at the southern foot of Tianmu Mountain in Lin’an, Hangzhou, where the main source of Taihu Lake is located, hence the name Taihuyuan. Within the 10-kilometer-long valley, there are sheer cliffs, clear streams, cascading waterfalls, wild monkeys in groups, and the ecology and primitiveness are similar to Jiuzhaigou, hence it is known as the Small Jiuzhaigou.

The scenic area is known for its coolness, with an average annual temperature of only 17℃.

Ticket price: 85 yuan for adults;

Self-driving route: Zhajia Su Expressway – Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway – Hangzhou Ring Expressway – turn onto Hangui Expressway (Lin’an exit) – Wu Yue Da Street about 1000 meters forward to turn onto Linxi Road, go to Provincial Highway 205 (Anji direction) to reach Taihuyuan Scenic Area.

4、Zhejiang Lin’an Taihuyuan

Most beautiful Danxia landform

The East and West Rock Scenic Area, famous for its Danxia landform, is surrounded by steep cliffs and towering domes. All the scenic spots are naturally formed by sedimentary rocks, and Qingfeng Gorge, Jianpi Stone, General Rock, Seven Girls Peak, etc. are even more fascinating with their unique and diverse shapes, making visitors linger.

Ticket price: 45 yuan for adults;

Self-driving route: Jinliwen Expressway – “Lishui” exit – Provincial Highway 53 (Lishui-Fujian Pucheng) – about 2 kilometers towards Lishui after crossing the bridge – turn left onto county road for about 3 kilometers to Liancheng – about 20 kilometers to Lao Zhu.

5、Zhejiang 17℃ Jiande · Xin’an River

“Where Are We Going, Dad” filming location

The 2015 China University Sailing Championships will be held here soon. The filming location of “Where Are We Going, Dad” – Xinyepu Village will hold its family entertainment park activities on July 10th.

Recommended route: “Where Are We Going, Dad” filming location – Xinyepu Village, Lingqi Cave, Seven Miles Sailing, Hulu Gorge Raft Drifting two-day tour (Tuesday, Saturday) 458 yuan/person and up;

Self-driving route: Sujiahang Expressway – Hangzhou Ring Expressway – Hangxinjing Expressway – Jiande Xin’an River exit.