Best Camping Spots in Suzhou

Due to the impact of the domestic epidemic in recent times, camping has become a popular outdoor activity, so where are the best camping spots in Suzhou? Here are some recommendations for you. Interested friends, come and have a look!

1、Taihu National Wetland Park 

See the stars and sunrise by the Taihu Lake

The camping area of Taihu Wetland Park can accommodate 500 people at the same time. Camping here allows you to truly “go wild” by the vast and calm lake, and enjoy the feeling of being far away from the bustling city.

Fees:

Ticket: 60 yuan Tent rental: 50 yuan/top Bring your own tent: 20 yuan/top (site use fee)

Address: No. 1 Hu Xiu Pin Street, Zhenhu, High-tech Zone

Note: Team activities need to be booked one week in advance

2、Dongshen Yuhua Scenic Area 

Mountaineering and camping

There is a large open grass lawn for camping, and you can also have barbecue. It is also located at the foot of Moli Peak, the second highest peak in Suzhou. You can climb to the top of the mountain during the day to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Taihu Lake.

Ticket: 30 yuan

Address: Yuhua Wu, Sifang Langqiao, Wuzhong District

3、Shangfangshan Forest Park 

Only for large groups

There are many large lawns, which is the largest outdoor camping site in Suzhou. It can accommodate thousands of people at the same time. After setting up camp, you can have barbecue, fishing, and karaoke.

Ticket: 40 yuan

Address: Wu Yue Road, Hengtang Street, High-tech Zone

Note: Because it is a forest park, bonfires need to be booked in advance

4、Shihu Scenic Area 

Boutique campsite

It is surrounded by mountains and waters, an urban oxygen bar. After setting up camp, you can have barbecue, fishing, and karaoke. Although it is not far from the city, lying in the tent at night with stars and moon as your pillow, and birds as your alarm clock, there is always a feeling of being away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Ticket: Free

Address: Xiaoxiawan, Jinting Town, Xishan Island, Taihu Lake

5、Taihu No. 1 RV Camping Park

RV camping

At night, looking out through the RV window at the starry sky, breathing the fresh air of nature, warmth and comfort are integrated, joy and nature perfectly blend. Since it is an RV, families with children don’t have to worry about their children’s health problems.

Ticket: 20 yuan

Address: No. 1699, Taihu Avenue, Zhenhu, Suzhou High-tech Zone

6、Piaomiao Peak Scenic Area

Professional camping area

There are professional camping areas for setting up tents, and there are also bonfires and barbecues, integrating eating, living, touring, and playing.

Ticket: 60 yuan/person + 20 yuan/person (sightseeing bus fee, optional)

Address: Xishan Scenic Area, Jinting Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City

7、Yangcheng Lake Peninsula

Camping + barbecue + flying kites

At the intersection of Lianchihu Road and Wan Yue Road, there is a large area of grass lawn, camping, barbecue, and flying kites are all absolutely no problem. Along the lakeside, there is a bicycle track, where you can rent a bike and ride all the way to enjoy Yangcheng Lake.

Address: Lianchihu Road, Yangcheng Lake Peninsula, Suzhou Industrial Park

Ticket: Free

8、Taihu Cowboy Country Club

Horse riding + live CS + go-karting

Camping here, you can enjoy horse riding, go-karting, maze, live CS, rock climbing, speed descent … After enjoying all kinds of thrills and excitement, you can gather around the bonfire to dance the cowboy dance, throw away all your worries and get close to nature.

Ticket: 160 yuan

Address: Xiaoxiawan, Jinting Town, Xishan Island, Taihu Lake

9、Qionglong Mountain Scenic Area

Live CS + barbecue + bonfire party

Qionglong Mountain Scenic Area, as a natural oxygen bar on the western outskirts of Suzhou, is definitely a good place to camp. You can also play live CS, barbecue, bonfire party, or camp outdoors, so you won’t be bored at all.

Ticket: 80 yuan

Address: One kilometer southwest of the center of Cangshu Town, Wuzhong District

10、Dongsahu Ecological Park

Barbecue + camping

Composed of three small islands in the lake, Sakura Island, Haitang Island and Reed Island. It is an ecological park integrating leisure, entertainment and landscape. You can camp or have barbecue in the park, and families can choose to camp in the area.

Ticket: Free

Address: Near Modern Avenue, Industrial Park (near Xinhua Street and Jiankeji)

11、Taihu Sanshan Island 

Enjoy the tranquility of the small island

The island has beautiful scenery and tranquil environment, and is known as “Little Penglai”. Here you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also enjoy rock climbing, speed descent, mountain climbing, camping, barbecue, boating, fishing, catching shrimp, and you can also invite three or five friends to camp outdoors and have a bonfire party, watching the sunrise and sunset, happy and carefree. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy the tranquility of the small island.

Ticket: 45 yuan

Address: In Taihu Lake, Dongshen Town, Wuzhong District

12、Huashan, Tianchishan Scenic Area

Mountain forest camping

It is also quite interesting to camp in the mountain forest. The mountain forests on the western outskirts of Suzhou include Huashan, Tianchishan, Lingyanshan, Tianpingshan, and Baimajian. Choosing one place to camp is a good choice. When you go there, you can cross the Lingbai line, climb the mountain and camp, a good idea, right!

Ticket: 60 yuan

Address: Tianchishan Scenic Area, Cangshu Town, Mudu, Huqiu District

Tips: The wind on the mountain is slightly strong, so use a tent with good wind resistance. Pay attention to safety when setting up, especially when crossing the mountain forest. If you need a bonfire, it is best to contact the relevant scenic area by phone to confirm in advance.

13、Dongshen Ring Mountain Road

Experience backpacker camping

A relatively “sparsely populated” place, not many people know it, so it is very quiet and the scenery is very primitive. You can ride a bicycle here, just like in the movies, a backpack, a bicycle, a beautiful road, it is so touching. The starting point of Dongshen Ring Island Road is Dongshen Hotel and the ending point is Duqiao Gas Station. You will encounter many suitable places for camping along the way, come and have a backpacker’s trip.

Fees: Free

Address: Dongshen Ring Mountain Road

14、Bashi Yangcheng Lake Tourism Resort

Located in Kunshan

The main attractions include Dalian Golf Club, Yangcheng Lake Water Scenery Garden, Paintball Shooting Center, Fishing Center. Enjoy outdoor camping + fishing + barbecue fun here~

Ticket: 20 yuan

Address: Yangcheng Lake, Bashi, Kunshan City, Suzhou

15、Changshu Yushan National Forest Park

Located in Changshu

With beautiful scenery and profound culture, it is located in the city, an excellent place for leisure, exercise and outdoor camping.

Ticket: 35 yuan

Address: No. 8, Xingfu Temple Road Street, Yushan North Road, Changshu City

Tips

Camping equipment:

1、Backpack: Don’t look at the brand, only comfort and personal economic affordability.

2、Sleeping bag: A combination of quilts and mattresses (recommended to bring your own).

3、Moisture-proof pad: Moisture-proof and moisture-proof, separating the human body from the moisture on the ground.

4、Tent: Equivalent to our home outdoors, it must be windproof and waterproof, including inner tent, outer tent and aluminum rod.

Suggested items to bring: Windbreaker (mainly for windproof), drinking water, food and beverages, spare clothes, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, tissue, matches/lighter, flashlight, mobile power, multi-purpose knife, sunscreen, medicine (band-aids, outdoor injuries, mosquito and snake bites, etc.), mosquito repellent lotion, garbage bags, camera, some cash.

Camping location:

1、Choose a flat area that is close to water or near a stream, ensuring that there are no gravel slopes around, and ensuring good drainage.

2、Choose a bright and dry place with enough sunlight.

3、The tent exit must be in a sheltered position, and then each corner of the tent should be weighted down.

4、Pay attention to safety at night while camping outdoors. You can build a fire near the tent. Sweeping the charcoal ash around the tent can repel insects and mosquitoes. The firelight can scare away snakes and mice.

5、Pay attention to protecting the natural environment while camping outdoors, dispose of garbage properly, and extinguish the fire before leaving to avoid fire hazards.

Reminder: Please check the weather conditions in advance before camping outdoors. The above tips are for reference only, you still need to prepare items according to your own needs. It is essential to prepare fully before camping. Group camping is recommended.