Visit Penglai, the Taihu Lake Lake in autumn -- Two days as a fairy on Sanshan Island, Suzhou
Why is it called the Taihu Lake Penglai
Sanshan Island is named after the convergence of three peaks and three islands. The smallest peak in the south is called Xiaogushan, the middle peak is called Xingshan, and the largest peak in the north is called Beishan, with an altitude of 83.3 meters. Starting from the Ming Dynasty, it was called Xiaopenglai, also known as Bijia Mountain and Jingui Mountain. "Sanshan Island" has a unique natural geographical environment. With mild climate, four distinct seasons and beautiful scenery, it is a fairyland to enjoy the landscape of Wuzhong and the Taihu Lake Lake, a bright pearl in the Taihu Lake Lake, and the only island wetland scenic spot in Suzhou and Hangzhou. This place has a long history and culture. The poet Wu Zhuang of the Qing Dynasty said, "The Longqi of Changqi connects with the three mountains, and the Zejue stretches out in the distance. Amidst the mist and water, the settlements are divided, yet Penglai is still in the world."
There used to be ten scenic spots on the mountain. The surviving ones have Gu Ting, which is said to be a dressing table; Banbi Peak, also known as Xingshan, stands steep with a natural water stone bonsai; Stacking stones, using stones to win, it is said that it is the official location of the beloved daughter of the King of Wu; The stone of the twelve zodiac signs is near the Taihu Lake Lake. It is exquisite and inlaid in the sky, like the animal shape of the twelve zodiac signs; There are still incense burners, beef back rocks, and so on. Every family on the island cultivates bonsai. It can be called the Little Penglai with emerald mountains and clear water.
Let's take a few panoramic photos of Sanshan Island that I took! This photo shows that the drone is about 2 kilometers away from the island!
Sanshan Island is the birthplace of Wu culture and the cradle of Chinese national culture. In 1984, a large number of Paleolithic tools used by ancient humans were discovered on Sanshan Island, with a wide variety and distinct local characteristics. A large number of paleontological fossils have also been excavated, with over 600 species, the most of which are mammals. Because Suzhou was only built around 2500 years ago, there was a saying that "there were three mountain islands first, and then Gusu City".
Every choice you make comes from love, and you never forget your original intention at the beginning. If you also want to live in seclusion on an island in the south of the Yangtze River, if you want to live near mountains and rivers, if you are not willing to be mediocre, you will not compromise in your bones. Even if you are just curious about the scenery on a lonely island in the center of the Taihu Lake Lake, it is your beautiful home.
Island GuideTo climb to Sanshan Island, you need to rush to Changqi Wharf in Dongshan, Suzhou. This wharf is divided into two parts: one is for transporting ordinary tourists, and the other is specifically designed for the use of island residents. The destination station is Xianqi Wharf on Sanshan Island, with a distance of about seven kilometers between them.
Ordinary people can take cruise flights for 20 yuan one-way and 40 yuan round-trip. Additionally, a ticket to the island worth 78 yuan needs to be paid. Currently, real name registration is being implemented on the island, and you need to bring your ID card with you! If it is a small team with no more than 8 people, you can take a private speedboat, which is more flexible and flexible in terms of time.
There are no cars on the island, only electric vehicles and bicycles. There is no pollution source, and it is a rare primitive ecology. After arriving on the island, you can walk for sightseeing, or rent bicycles and electric vehicles, which is very convenient.
Okay, let's follow my footsteps and have a happy 2-day trip to Sanshan Island!
There are large wetlands on the southeast and southwest sides of the island, which look like beautiful water ripple decorative paintings from the air.
There are wooden walkways for tourists to walk on in the wetland park, with green trees on both sides and fresh air.
It's already November, so the lotus in the pond has already withered. However, it can be imagined that in the hot summer season, a gentle breeze brushes over the lotus pond, and walking on the wooden boardwalk, one can smell the fresh fragrance of lotus flowers.
There are also many wooden houses for everyone to rest in the park, all of which are original wooden seats, which are very environmentally friendly.
Under the bright sunshine, boating on the lake, stepping on a small yellow boat, all the troubles of work and life are thrown away without a trace.
The water in the lake is clear, and the mottled small fish are swimming happily by the boat!
Tired of playing, enjoy a pot of Biluochun tea from both Dongshan and Sanshan Island, and experience a different and fresh life. Speaking of Biluochun, there is another small story: Biluochun tea has a history of over 1000 years, and the local people first called it Dongting tea, also known as Scary Fragrance. According to legend, a nun went up the mountain for a spring outing and picked a few pieces of tea. After brewing the tea, it had a strange aroma that made her smell strong. She blurted out, "It's so fragrant that it scares people." Therefore, the locals called this tea "Scaring People Fragrance.". During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Kangxi tasted this famous tea with a clear green color and curly like a snail during his inspection. He greatly appreciated it, but felt that its name was not elegant, so he named it "Biluochun".
If you still feel that the pedal boat just now is not exciting enough, you can come to another water activity center to play, where there are motorized bamboo rafts and light submarines.
On the way to the water activity center, you will pass by the Cat Face Stone, which is a naturally formed giant stone wonder. Why do I feel like a lion's face or a side face in my eyes? Take a look at the comparison picture I posted.
The water area for water activities is more open than wetland parks, and if there are many friends who come together, they can enjoy a motorized bamboo raft swim.
This type of bamboo raft is very stable and comfortable to ride on. It is spacious and convenient for taking photos.
If you have more courage, you can choose a motorized kayak. The staff only need to teach you a simple lesson, and in 5 minutes, you can play on your own. After playing with the little sister who went together, she didn't want to go ashore for a long time. It was so fun.
Not far from the water activity center, there is a stone wall several tens of meters high with the five prominent characters "Royal Quarry" written in golden color, which is particularly eye-catching. According to historical records, Emperor Huizong of the Northern Song Dynasty favored ministers such as Cai Jing, Tong Guan, and Zhu Ju, and they invested in Huizong's preferences, naming them wood and exotic flowers, rare stones and antiques, and vigorously constructed buildings and gardens. So, Cai Jing ordered Zhu Xi to go to Jiangnan to collect stones and authorized Zhu Xi to be responsible for the Suzhou Yingfeng Bureau, which was in charge of collecting tribute. At most, more than two thousand ships were called upon to transport stones and march towards the capital in a grand manner. The Taihu Lake Stone is a treasure among stones, which is thin, leaky, transparent and wrinkled. The the Taihu Lake Lake stone in Sanshan Island can be regarded as one of the finest stones. Famous lake stones in places such as the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace in Beijing were all collected here. There is a folk song that goes: Three mountains quarry stones, and the horizon is three feet high. There are still several sites on the island that have been preserved for the Northern Song and Qing dynasties to date. On this stone wall are the five characters "Royal Quarry" proposed by Su Dongpo, and it is also the outdoor expansion center of Sanshan Island.
Outdoor expansion activities can tap into individual potential, refine the team, improve team combat effectiveness, and enhance team cohesion. Emphasize the spirit of teamwork, apply outdoor survival principles, set aside all worries and constraints, actively participate, forget about work, forget about identity, forget about small families, and immerse oneself in a happy and peaceful big family. For the victory of the team, fully showcase your versatile and colorful side.
Here, there are multiple outdoor expansion facilities, which can be used for speed descent or rock climbing from over 40 meters of stone walls. You can also cultivate your courage, strength, and trust in various metal facilities, and have a great time playing.
In the southernmost part of the island lies a huge stone, which locals call the Bull Back Stone, resembling a large water buffalo lying horizontally in the water with its back exposed.
Legend has it that a long, long time ago, the Queen Mother of Heaven was going to hold the once-in-a-century Peach Festival and specially summoned various immortals to attend.
On that day, the Supreme Old Lord was still refining the elixir in the "Dou Du Palace". Coincidentally, on the 47th and 49th day, he saw that the remaining fire in the furnace was not extinguished. He instructed his disciple, Qingniu, "Please take care of the furnace fire. When I go to the meeting, three days later, I will come and open the furnace without any mistakes." "I obey," Qingniu respectfully replied. The old gentleman then drove up the colorful auspicious clouds and drifted away.
Qingniu stayed in the palace, accompanying the Supreme Old Lord to diligently refine elixirs all day. It was extremely dull and uninteresting. He had long wanted to sneak out for a stroll, but he was afraid of his master's fate and dared not make mistakes easily. Looking back, the Immortal Pill is now complete. Why not take advantage of Shifu's absence to play in the mortal world for a while and wait for two days before returning to the Heavenly Court. So he closed the palace gate, sealed off the fire, turned into a green wind and landed on the three mountain islands of the Taihu Lake Lake, which are surrounded by beautiful scenery and clear water, just like Penglai in the sky.
Arriving at the top of the Xingshan Mountain at the Shidui Cuidui, I saw rugged rocks, towering ancient trees, and steep peaks. From afar, the vast expanse of blue waves connected by the sky and water, the scattered fishing sails shuttling back and forth, and looking back at the countryside of the mountain village, with smoke and children playing happily, a beautiful scene that has never been seen in the heavenly palace is presented before. The crisp chirping of birds in his ears and the fragrance of flowers in his nose, Qingniu thought to himself, "This is the real life that immortals live.". So he became more and more energetic as he played, teasing the birds and chasing rabbits, so happy that he forgot about time. Running, jumping, humming, singing, without realizing it, I suddenly felt a bit hungry, so I rolled up the green grass on the roadside and swallowed it. It is a divine cow, with a large body that can roll up several acres of wild grass in one bite, while Sanshan Island is small and has a square garden of less than two square kilometers. It can only be planted by chance, and even the rice planted by the villagers has entered its belly in the devouring of the green cow.
As soon as dawn broke, the villagers of Sanshan Village were preparing to work in the fields when they found that only the bare rice roots were left from the rice that was still growing yesterday. It was unknown who was causing such great damage. Therefore, several young, strong, and brave young people made an appointment to wait by the edge of the remaining rice fields at night to see who was causing the damage.
On a quiet night in the mountain village, the bright moon was shining in the sky and the stars were scattered. Suddenly, a blue light fell to the ground, and a huge green cow fell from the field. A few young men looked at it and knew it was a divine cow in the sky, and it was impossible to deal with it with just a few people's strength. But how can we explain to the villagers tomorrow? Will villagers believe that empty words without evidence? The youngest A Niu was still clever. He untied the red belt around his waist, picked up a firewood cutter, and tiptoed towards the back of the green ox. Qingniu was eating grass, swallowing in big gulps and making a loud noise. He didn't even notice someone coming from behind. It was too late, but it was too fast. A Niu wrapped his red belt around it, put on his tail, and cut off the thick and strong tail with a knife. The green ox hurt so much that he jumped up and tried to run away. But the red belt was hit by mistake, which just destroyed its magic power. Seeing the East turning white, it was about to light up. In a hurry, he walked to the the Taihu Lake Lake in front of the Xiaogu Mountain. He wanted to dive to avoid the sun, and then tried to find a way to hide in the dark. However, the power of the red belt was too great. When it finally reached the water's edge, it was too late to dive into the water. A round of red sun had already risen, suddenly turned into a stone cow, and could not walk any more.
Upon hearing the news, the villagers rushed to watch the excitement, only to see a stone cow with all four feet falling into the water, its head facing east and its legs facing west. The remaining little bit of stone had a bright red belt floating on its tail!
The Supreme Lord came back to the meeting, but there was no trace of the disciple. He pinched his finger and figured out that the disciple had moved his heart, violated the rules of heaven, and even swallowed the crops that the people depended on. He ordered the stone buffalo to cultivate at the the Taihu Lake Lake while helping the villagers to defend against floods to atone for their sins. From then on, as soon as the water of the Taihu Lake Lake overflows the ox's nose, the stone ox will swallow the excess water into its stomach and not let it overflow; During drought, it also spits out its abdominal fluid to resist the drought. Since then, Sanshan Island has been worry free from drought and flood, with abundant crops every year.
Take advantage of the fact that the stone ox has not yet successfully cultivated and is still leaning against the water on Sanshan Island. Go and take a look! Perhaps one day it will successfully leap away from cultivation, and if you want to see it again, it will be too late.
Next to the Niubeishi, there was a patch of Gesang flowers that were colorful. The young lady who went with them happened to be wearing Hanfu and dancing gracefully among the flowers, which was really beautiful!
The scenery here is unique, doesn't it mean that Niubeishi has brought good luck to the soil and water here, blessing the people on the island with good weather and a peaceful country!
Near dusk, we came to the back of Xiaogu Mountain, where is the famous Three Mountain Island "Zodiac Stone". In fact, the Zodiac Stone is the the Taihu Lake Lake stone group that stretches for tens of meters. It has been impacted by thousands of years of wind and waves, and its shapes are various. It is wrinkled, thin, leaky and transparent. Because the stone head looks like several animals in the zodiac, it is so named.
When the zodiac sign is around the stone, egrets fly by and perch.
A concrete statue of the twelve zodiac animals has been designed around the railing around the twelve zodiac stones. I belong to the sheep, so I will arrange a photo for it!
Sanshan Island is the birthplace of Wu culture. 2500 years ago, King Fuchai of Wu came here, and his sister-in-law, Sheng Yu, the beloved daughter of King Helu of Wu, was buried on Sanshan Island. The Wu sacrificial temple built for her, commonly known as the "Niangniang Temple," was first built in the Tang Dynasty and was rebuilt during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. Empress Bodhisattva is regarded as a guardian deity by the islanders. After reading the twelve zodiac stones, I came to the Wu King's Embankment: Is there any trace of the Wu King on the Wu King's Embankment? Is the Wu family home a descendant of the King of Wu?
Crossing the Wuwang Embankment, you can enter the residential area of Sanshan Island. The villagers here hum songs and fish at their doorstep, what a leisurely and self satisfied scene!
The residential buildings here are both old and new, and on both sides of an alley are scenes of alternating old and new buildings. The sunshine is abundant, going out for a walk, walking through residential alleys, with gray walls and black tiles, and occasional flowers blooming, hanging down the walls.
With the development of the economy, many residents have become wealthy and have built decent small western-style houses. While satisfying my own living needs, I have also opened many unique homestays.
I found a strange triangular structure on Sanshan Island, with a top paved with reeds. When I asked the locals, it turned out to be a shipyard built by the fishermen themselves. When the fishing boat is not in use, it is anchored in a self-made dock, and the top triangle can provide shelter from wind and rain. As the number of fishermen gradually decreases, many traditional shipyards have lost their practical use and become a symbol of witnessing history.
As the sun gradually sets, there are no clouds in the sky, only the sound of lake water hitting the embankment and birds singing around. Sitting on the embankment, quietly admiring the sky changing from blue to orange, coffee, and black, time quietly passing by my side, with countless thoughts
After dinner, you can be a guest at Old Wharf Qingba, have a refreshing drink, and sing a song with your friends. Isn't it enjoyable?
The decoration style here is themed around logs, accompanied by commonly used fishing net decoration accessories by fishermen.
With many friends, you can schedule a campfire next to the expansion base together, gather around, sing and dance, and relax the last bit of tension and anxiety in your heart
Upon waking up, the rising sun slowly rose from the east, and the entire sky was illuminated with warm yellow. Raise my small plane and enjoy a breathtaking bird's-eye view of Sanshan Island in the air
The rows of ship docks in front of the Sanshan Island Village Committee can accommodate many yachts and ships. Can successful individuals drive their yachts to Sanshan Island for vacation and leisure?
At the highest altitude of Sanshan Island, behind the Penglai Stone Tablet in the Taihu Lake Lake, there is a big word of blessing, praying for good luck here. Next, we can climb the mountain and pass by the Sphinx Stone.
On the way up the mountain, you can see many the Taihu Lake Lake stones. the Taihu Lake Lake stones, also known as hole stones and rockery stones, are slowly formed from limestone after being eroded for a long time. They are divided into water stones and dry stones. Water stones are slowly formed in rivers and lakes after being washed by water waves and eroded over time. Dry stone is formed by the long-term erosion of limestone in acidic red soil during geological periods. The the Taihu Lake Lake stones, with various shapes and postures, can best reflect the beauty of "wrinkled, leaky, thin and transparent". The color of white stones is more than blue black stones and yellow stones.
On the mountain peak in the middle, the huge the Taihu Lake Lake stones form a line of sky, which is also a mountain crack, narrow, curved and steep. When tourists go up and down, it is quite thrilling. Fortunately, there are iron rings installed on the stone walls, which can be used for pulling and helping tourists up and down, so it can be considered as a safe haven.
Climb to the top of the mountain and stand on the the Taihu Lake Stone to watch the misty the Taihu Lake Lake scenery. This is the best place for the whole Sanshan Island to enjoy the Taihu Lake Lake. After all, standing tall is the key to seeing far
This stone may not have been around for a long time, but it is surrounded by railings. After reading the introduction, I realized that it is extraordinary: this four generation Tongtang stone gathers quartz sandstone from the Devonian period 400 million years ago, limestone from 200 million years ago, volcanic lava from 80 million years ago, and calcite from 40 million years ago, melting together to form a precious geological specimen.
Banbi Peak is commonly known as Baibi Peak. Width is about 20 meters, height is about 10 meters, and thickness is about 2 meters. From the front, it looks like a camel hump, from the side, it looks like a cliff peak, and from the back, it looks like the Five Finger Peak. The rocks are steep like axes, with crisscrossing textures like knife cuts. The rocks are sharp and upright, with mottled moss and vines climbing on them. Small trees, flowers, and plants grow between the cracks in the rocks, while mountain sparrows and wild eagles dance on the cliffs, like a natural water stone bonsai, known as the "number one in Wuzhong". Painter Yaming once wrote a poem about this peak, saying, "The history of Wu and Yue's military campaigns is a testament to this peak. China is now unified, and Jiangnan enjoys peace."
Banbi Peak is formed by limestone deposited in the ocean over 300 million years ago. The rock layers are strongly compressed by crustal movement, forming east-west fault scratches and fractured zones. After long-term weathering, erosion, and dissolution, the surrounding rocks have peeled off and collapsed, leaving behind this section of steep wall. And the vertical joints divide the steep wall into five upright blocks, forming the spectacle of the five peaks standing side by side between the green mountains and green water, and the towering board wall peaks.
Overlooking Banbi Peak from the air, one can clearly see its unique long and flat features.
Sanshan Island is a hermit in the Taihu Lake Lake. Although it is not lofty, it has the appearance of overlapping mountains. Winding and spreading, rising and falling slowly, the mountains and rivers are harmonious and harmonious, and the sentiment is refined.
Orchard picking of oranges
Sanshan Island is actually a flower and fruit mountain, with blooming flowers and fragrant fruits throughout the year. In August, the famous Ma Yan jujube in Sanshan matures. You can find a designated jujube tree from a farmer to enjoy the fun of picking up dates. Unfortunately, when we arrived, it was November and there were no more dates, but it was the season for oranges to ripen.
Orange red oranges hung all over the branches, making everyone's appetite explode.
Fresh oranges, just after being picked, peel off the skin and stuff the fresh flesh into your mouth. Slowly, the orange aroma and sweetness bloom in your taste buds.
You can also contact a farmer and participate in their picking activities together, experiencing the joy of a year of hard work and a bountiful harvest
Sanshan is the largest island among the three islands, with an area of 1.8 square kilometers. Renting a bike and cycling around doesn't take much time. The wind blows on the cheeks, very soft and cool. The winding path is secluded all the way.
The four kings of renting a bike and riding have finished their designs and are ready to compete.
Sisters in front of the sisters bridge, holding hands, deep affection
The electric bicycle takes about 35-45 minutes to circle the island. When you ride to the northeast corner of the island, you can see a rock in horn shape extending into the Taihu Lake Lake. I directly captured the feeling of an island, is there any wood?
I highly recommend the book collection lamb here. It belongs to the Su Bang cuisine, with a long history. With its unique cooking techniques, it is cooked into various types of lamb dishes, which are then cooked. White roasted is made with a milky white soup color, a rich aroma, and the meat is crispy but not rotten. The taste is fresh but not greasy.
When you come to Sanshan Island and sit beside the Taihu Lake Lake, it is essential to taste the "Three Whites of the Taihu Lake Lake". Whitefish, whitebait and white shrimp are more delicious than others.
Sheep offal soup is different from the one you eat in the north, it's a bit refreshing and doesn't have as many spices. In autumn and winter, have a bowl of lamb offal soup to keep your stomach warm and comfortable!
The crispy fried swordfish can be eaten directly with the fish bones. Crisp and refreshing, with an endless aftertaste!
Recommended Sanshan Island HomestayGuoyun Mountain Residence
Check in one of the most beautiful homestays on Sanshan Island in Suzhou - Guoyun Mountain Residence, located in a beautiful place by the mountains and water. Their boundless swimming pool and private dock are not to be missed. Tasting a cup of famous tea and watching the sun rise from the lake are also excellent
The tea room on the top floor overlooks the entire infinity pool and dock.
The lake view room adopts fully transparent floor to ceiling glass, enjoying the outdoor scenery while taking a shower, and thinking about it brings happiness.
Hongyun Elegant
Hongyun Yazhi Homestay is located in the residential area in the center of the island. The decoration here is warm and natural, and the room fees are also affordable.
The overall design is simple and not simple.
Island Hidden Homestay
The Island Hidden Homestay is located at the southernmost point of Sanshan Island, adjacent to Niubeishi. The island hidden boutique homestay leans towards a Zen tea style feeling, with a tea room, sunshine room, reading corner, and a small garden in the back.
If you're tired of the hustle and bustle of the market,
Think of a secluded place with excellent scenery,
So come to Sanshan Island!
Take a ferry from Dongshan Changqi Wharf to the island,
Enjoy the pleasant scenery of the Taihu Lake Lake along the way.
To go up the island, you need to pass through a long reed road,
This is a unique way of welcoming guests on Sanshan Island.
Everything on Sanshan Island still retains its primitive and pure appearance,
Strolling in leisure time is like immersing oneself in carefully preserved time
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