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【Qingshandai Sunset | A Romantic One-Day Escape from Shanghai】

| A Romantic One-Day Escape from Shanghai】 📍Destination: Suzhou · Qingshandai (Right by Taihu Lake!) If you're tired of the urban concrete jungle, you must visit Qingshandai for this serene lakeside retreat facing Taihu Lake! This trip from Shanghai was solely for the "sunset merging with the lake" spectacle, and it was absolutely worth it! 💯 🚗How to Get There: From Shanghai, take a high-speed train to Suzhou Station (about 30 minutes), then take a taxi/drive about 50 minutes to "Qingshandai Art Center." The entire journey takes less than 2 hours—easy and hassle-free ✅ 🌿Must-Do Experiences: Qingshandai is a quiet, artsy spot by Taihu Lake, featuring art exhibitions, a glass-walled café, bamboo forest trails, and a vast infinity lawn with lake views. The most breathtaking moment? The lakeside sunset at dusk, when the sky turns orange-pink and the lake glows golden, as if stepping into a watercolor painting 🎨 📷Photo Tips: ✨Glass lakeside house + orange sky = divine photo backdrop ✨Grassland + backlit sunset = effortlessly romantic shots ✨White dresses, earth tones, or forest-style outfits all work perfectly! ☕Nearby Recommendations: •【Qingshandai · Shanwai Café】The glass-walled ambiance is amazing—sit by the window and lose yourself in the lake views. •【Qingshandai Art Center】Check out the exhibitions while you're here, and don’t miss the photo ops! 📌Tips: •Best sunset time: 18:30-19:00—arrive an hour early to scout the perfect spot. •It’s not too crowded, so no need to jostle for photos—pure relaxation! •Avoid holidays; weekends or weekdays (take a day off) offer the best experience. 💬In a Nutshell: Qingshandai is the kind of place where you’ll want to stay forever—perfect for romantic dates, girlfriends’ getaways, or solo reflection. A spontaneous sunset trip, just the right amount of romance.
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Posted: Jul 21, 2025
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