Suzhou's own sea - Xishan Island day tour.

Suzhou Xishan Island, also known as Dongting Xishan, is the largest island in Taihu Lake, located in Jinting Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province (formerly known as Xishan Town). This island is famous for its unique natural scenery and rich cultural history. Geographical location and overview Location: Xishan Island is located in the southeast of Taihu Lake, about 45 kilometers away from Suzhou Ancient City, and is an important part of Taihu Lake Scenic Area. Area: The island has a total area of about 79.8 square kilometers, 11 kilometers wide from north to south, and 15 kilometers long from east to west. It is the largest island in China's inland lake. Natural environment Climate: Xishan Island has a subtropical humid monsoon climate, with distinct seasons, warm and humid, abundant precipitation, sufficient sunshine, and a long frost-free period. Ecology: The island is rich in Biluochun tea, as well as loquat, bayberry, ginkgo, chestnut, green plum, citrus and other flowers and fruits, with superior ecological environment. Scenic spots Xishan Island has many scenic spots, including but not limited to: Piaomiao Peak: The highest peak of Taihu Lake, with an altitude of about 300 meters, is named for its frequent cloud cover, and is an excellent place to watch the scenery of Taihu Lake. Shigong Mountain: Located in the southeast corner of Xishan, it is named after a giant Taihu stone in front of the mountain, which is one of the 72 peaks of Taihu Lake, with beautiful scenery and profound cultural heritage. Mingyue Bay Ancient Village: It preserves a large number of Qing Dynasty buildings, such as ancient camphor trees, Huang's ancestral hall, Lihe Hall, etc., with ancient charm and full of quiet and simplicity of Jiangnan Water Town. Shuiyuewu: It is famous for Shuiyue Zen Temple. The temple was built in the fourth year of Datong in the Southern Dynasty. It has a long history and a quiet environment. Tianwangwu: Known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou" on Xishan Island, it is surrounded by green mountains, blue-green water, and beautiful natural scenery. Travel suggestions Time: Open all year round, but the best seasons for travel are spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasant and the scenery is most charming. Tickets: The scenic spot implements a free ticket policy, and tourists can enter and exit freely, but some scenic spots may require additional tickets. Transportation: Tourists can take public transportation to Jinting Town, and then transfer to the island transportation to visit; they can also drive by themselves, but pay attention to the traffic conditions on the island. In summary, Suzhou Xishan Island attracts many tourists with its unique natural scenery, rich cultural history and delicious special food. Whether you want to stay away from the hustle and bustle and get close to nature, or want to explore history and taste culture, Xishan Island is a rare good place.