People from Jiangsu really keep secrets, hiding such a beautiful place without telling anyone～

Shanghu🔥Water Forest Redwoods + Bamboo Rafting, the ultimate autumn experience in Jiangnan! 📍Address: No. 3 Taigong Road, Changshu City, Jiangsu Province (Navigate to Parking Lot No. 1, 10 RMB/day, very convenient parking) 🍂Attraction Introduction: A 5A wetland embraced by Yushan Mountain, autumn here is like a spilled palette of colors! The best viewing period is from mid to late November to early December. The pond cypress changes from green to orange-red, and the lake reflects the colorful tree shadows like a mirror. It’s half as crowded as popular autumn spots, perfect for oxygen intake and relaxation. ✅Must-visit autumn highlights: 1. Water Forest Bamboo Raft: 50 RMB/person to ride a raft through the redwood forest, sunlight filtering through the branches creating light spots. Pair with light-colored dresses + a folding oil-paper umbrella for atmospheric photos. Don’t stop shooting when egrets skim the lake surface; 2. Fushui Villa: Su-style garden with red maples, white walls, and black tiles reflecting the red leaves. There are ancient-style NPC interactions inside the garden where you can win copper coins to exchange for small gifts; 3. Yueti Small Bridge: Stand on the bridge for panoramic shots of the redwood forest. At dusk, the sunset dyes the lake, making every shot wallpaper-worthy. 🚗Transportation Tips: - Self-driving: 1.5 hours direct from Shanghai/Suzhou, plenty of parking at the attraction; - High-speed rail: 25 minutes by taxi from Changshu Station, 1.5 hours by bus No. 116, taxi recommended for time-saving. 🏡Accommodation Tips: - Premium choice: “Shanghu Huajianfu · Yanboli,” Su-style national design with lake views from the window, enjoy lake mist in the morning, full of atmosphere; - Cost-effective choice: “Baodi Shanghu Garden Hotel,” garden-style layout with excellent greenery, includes Jiangnan-style breakfast, walking distance to the attraction; - Camping enthusiasts: Bring an automatic quick-open tent + moisture-proof mat, camping and stargazing allowed in designated areas of the park. 🎒Travel Essentials: - Photo must-haves: Light-colored outfits, oil-paper umbrella/folding fan, polarized lens to avoid glare on the lake surface; - Practical items: Mosquito repellent (many bugs by the lake), foldable portable chair (rest when tired), power bank (high prices inside the park); - Warm gear: Thin down jacket (lake winds are strong in autumn), non-slip sports shoes (boardwalks can be slippery). ⏰Recommended trip duration: 1-2 days (1 day to cover the core autumn scenery, 2 days to also visit Yushan and Xingfu Temple) 💡Other tips: 1. Ticket price 80 RMB, half price for students/seniors, free admission for seniors over 60 during the Double Ninth Festival from late October to early November; 2. Avoid weekend crowds, enter before 9 AM, best light for redwoods is 3-4 PM; 3. Restaurants outside the park offer better value, recommend mushroom oil noodles + beggar’s chicken, half the price of inside the park; 4. Occasionally there is a nighttime water curtain light show, cosplay costumes may grant free admission, follow official park announcements. Shanghu’s autumn hides the unique gentleness of Jiangnan. Ride a bamboo raft, admire the redwoods, enjoy local cuisine, and feel completely healed～