Weekend 48h Changshu Trip: A Hidden Gem for Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai Travelers

🎋Changshu, an ancient Jiangnan city immersed in mountains and waters Yushan and Shanghu, these names carry poetic charm💚 Autumn and winter in Changshu in December feel even more tranquil and leisurely🍁 Pick a clear and sunny day, and drive from Shanghai🚗 Here’s a 48-hour Changshu family-friendly travel guide for you📘 . 🚶🏻--About Activities-- The attractions are concentrated in the Yushan and Shanghu area. In December, the red maple leaves rival those of Tianping Mountain. Enjoy an easy "mountain and lake" trip with kids. Unfortunately, time was limited this trip, so no chance for the small loop or Eagle Trail hikes🥾 Attached is a family-friendly checklist🧾 📍Yushan Park (autumn viewing spot) 📍Jianmen Scenic Area (cable car sightseeing up the mountain) 📍Yushan City Wall (Fucheng Gate -> Yushan Gate) 📍Shanghu Water Forest (bamboo raft drifting) 📍Fangta Garden (iconic building) 📍Zeng Zhao Garden (classical garden) . 🍜--About Food-- 🔸Changshu Fried Jiaomian Noodles Whether it’s fried jiaomian or mushroom oil noodles, they focus on fresh preparation and eating immediately. Worth the 1-hour drive from Shanghai. At "Long Noodle House," we ordered shrimp and eel noodles. The freshly fried toppings are full of wok hei, the thin noodles are chewy, and the broth is rich~ Eating noodles under autumn trees has a special flavor✨ 🔸"Yushan Style" Combining the delicacy of Su cuisine and the freshness of Jiangsu seafood, it forms Changshu’s "Yushan Style" flavor~🍴The "Qinran Chinese Restaurant" on the 3rd floor of Changshu Hilton overlooks Qin Lake and offers a distant view of Yushan~ Favorites include🧾crispy snowflake beef, crispy pigeon, and osmanthus glutinous rice balls . 🏡--About Accommodation-- Traveling with kids means staying comfortably🏨 We chose Changshu Longteng Hilton Hotel, which looks like a cruise ship docked by Qin Lake, giving a strong vacation vibe🏖 🛏The lake view rooms have amazing views, letting you enjoy the scenery without leaving your room. Smart and comfortable, with 1.35m twin beds friendly for families 🏊‍♀️The sky pool on the 11th floor offers a floating high-altitude experience, with a hot tub and kids’ pool nearby, perfect for swimming with babies ☕️Check-in and afternoon tea are on the 12th floor. The 🎄holiday-themed afternoon tea is very photogenic, perfect for casual snapshots📷 🍷The all-day buffet restaurant offers a wide variety, including hot pot, barbecue, and seafood🦞. On weekend nights, there’s live singing, creating a great atmosphere! . 📍𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗵𝘂 Early winter in Suzhou’s Changshu is full of energy, a place to momentarily forget the hustle and bustle of big cities💚 Looking forward to coming back in the bright spring to see the "picturesque lakes and mountains" of Jiangnan🉑