Nestled amidst natural wetlands, this scenic spot features a beautiful lake bay with reeds, lotuses, and water chestnuts, along with the sight of egrets soaring in the sky and the sounds of frogs and birds. Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park is a harmonious blend of nature and culture, integrating ecological environment, vacation leisure, tourism, and educational functions into one original and fashionable leisure destination.
Emphasizing ‘nature, ecology, and wilderness’, the park incorporates elements of sightseeing, culture, leisure, and entertainment. It is designed with seven major functional areas: Wetland Fishery Experience Area, Wetland Exhibition Area, Wetland Ecological Habitat, Wetland Ecological Cultivation Area, Water Town Leisure and Recreation Area, Wetland Ecological Education Base, and Original Wetland Protection Area, showcasing the natural ecological landscape of a modern water-based pastoral scene.
Over fifty bridges with unique names and designs, connected by a five-mile wooden plank road, are scattered throughout the wetland park. Attractions such as Peach Blossom Village, Seven-Mast Ancient Ship, Fishing Pier, Hibiscus Thatch Cottage, Peninsula Tea, Guest-Arriving Painted Boat, and Misty Waves offer a profound historical reading experience, as well as a delightful casual reading of local customs and anecdotes. Meanwhile, attractions like the Plant Knowledge Corridor Square, Endangered Plant Observation Corridor, Water Eight Immortals Scenic Area, Bird-Watching Pavilion, and Wetland Habitat Island provide an educational ground for ecological knowledge, allowing visitors to absorb ecological science knowledge and enhance their environmental protection concepts.
The park is open from January 1st to July 31st from 09:00 to 17:00; from August 1st to September 1st from 09:00 to 21:00; and from September 2nd to December 31st from 09:00 to 17:00.
Preferential policies: Children under 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.4 meters in height (inclusive) with valid identification are admitted free of charge; Elderly aged 70 years old (inclusive) and above with valid identification are admitted free of charge; Elderly aged 60 to 70 years old (exclusive) with valid identification receive half price; Minors aged 6 to 18 years old (inclusive) receive half price; Military personnel of the People’s Republic of China, active-duty soldiers, and retired military officers with valid identification are admitted free of charge; Disabled persons and one accompanying person for severely disabled individuals with valid identification are admitted free of charge; Students with full-time undergraduate or lower-level education receive half price.
Entrance Fee: 200 yuan per person. Advance phone reservation is required.
Transportation within the park: Reference price: 40 yuan per person. Address: Lake Cruise Pier, World Expo Pier, Wanghu Pier, Taoyuan Pier; Reference price: Chargeable. Address: Youhu Square, Wanghu Square. Restrooms: Multiple restrooms are available within the scenic area, located at the North Gate parking lot, Youhu Square, Binhu Square, inside the World Expo Pavilion, Panda Square, Wetland Science Popularization and Education Center, on the East Gate lawn, and near the East Gate ticket booth, all marked with conspicuous signs.
