Yuantouzhu Scenic Area, also known as "the Turtle Head Isle" is an island in Taihu Lake. Covering an area of 500 hectares.,this scenic area was built in 1916. It is a peninsula on the northwestern shore of Taihu Lake in Wuxi City. It is named after the huge stone that protrudes into the lake and looks like a tortoise. 

What to see?
Famous for its beautiful scenery, especially cherry blossoms, the place attracts lots of tourists every year. Inside the attraction, there are over 10 individual scenic spots, including Cherry Blossom Valley, Taihu Fairy Island sand Chongshan Yinxiu. With local countryside scenery and landscaped gardens in southern Chinese style, Turtle Head Isle is a top attraction you should pay a visit to in Wuxi.

Taihu Fairy Islands: This is an island complex consisting of four islets. It is also called Sanshan Island or Turtle Hill because it looks like a turtle lying in the water. On the islands, there are some Taoism and Buddhism palaces and statues. The statue of the Jade Emperor, the God with the highest rank in Taoism, has a height of 18 m (60 ft) and is the most famous attraction on the islands. Hiking the hills on the islands will give you beautiful views of the boats on Taihu Lake while also giving you a sense of the vastness of the lake. 

Chongshan Yinxiu: It is a landscaped garden in southern Chinese style first built by a Wuxi merchant named Chen Zhongyan in 1928. It is also known as the Chen Family Garden. Decades later, the garden was developed and given the name as Chongshan Yinxiu, meaning “elegant scenery hiding behind Chongshan Hill”. The garden is now planted with abundant flowers and divided into four sections, each standing for spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Paradise of Cherry Blossom:  Every March and April is the best time to visit Yuantouzhu. During this time, at least 70 types of cherry flowers are in full bloom covering an area of 0.65 sq km (0.25 sq mi).Cherry Blossom Valley and Changchun Bridge are the best places for spectacular views. You can take a walk on the path under the trees, take a boat on Taihu Lake, or climb to the mountain top to have a bird’s-eye view of the pink and white flowers.  Generally, in March and April, the attraction will also be open from 18:00 to21:00 for tourists to enjoy the flowers decorated by lights at night. The night opening time is only for reference, so it is best to check the specific time locally to confirm. Every year from mid March to early May, Yuantouzhu International Cherry Blossom Festival will be held bringing in people from all over the world to enjoy the flowers. If you have the opportunity, take part in the activities to enjoy the grand festival.

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Travel Tips
Add:  in the northwestern shore of Taihu Lake in Wuxi City.
Opening Hours: 08:00-19:00
Entrance Fee: CNY 95

 

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