Other must-see place in Wuxi is Taihu lake and in particular the Turtle Head Island. The price of the ticket is 90 RMB which is reasonable as it includes two main scenic spots which are pretty big. It also includes the ferry you need to take in order to head for the Turtle Head Island which is one of the scenic spots in the matter. While approaching the island you can easily realize it is made of two parts...the one on the left is bigger whereas the one on the right is smaller. You can ignore the latter and focus on visiting the former. It's very interesting. You will find accurate replicas of famous statues located in other parts of China. Among the others I am referring to the Dazu Rock carvings and Vairocana Buddha from Longmen Caves in Luoyang. Nearby on top of the hill there is a building that hosts a huge statue of the Jade emperor. Aside from this island the ticket comprehends also another very big area where you can stroll around and enjoy both the view of Taihu Lake and the visit of temples and palaces. Needless of me to say the best period to visit this scenic spot is in spring when cherry trees blossom. From the railway station you can get bus number 1 to reach this popular destination.

Great place for a leisurely walk. We enjoyed viewing the lake, gardens, many types of trees and flowers, and I believe what are spring’s sour red cherries. The park is well-maintained and clean.

If you happen to visit Wuxi, then ask your Chinese connection to guide you to this recreation park (that is exactly the translation for Yuantouzhou). Wuxi, a rather big China city on Tai lake (Locals call it Taihu, as hu means lake) is said to be (by locals) the jewel of Taihu lake. Near this city you can also admire the higherst Budha statue on earth (88 meters high - see my review about that religious place). Coming back to Yantouzhu park, it is found on a peninsula that looks very much as a turtle in catopsis, at the northern part of Taihu lake. Once there, you find your self in a huge park, very well sustained clean and neat, a Paradise for young children that go absolutely nuts about it. They have taken good care to have positioned near the entrance a clean and big washroom place and immediately next you find the small electric train that can take you all around the park. I strongly suggest that you do take this train in order to get a first glimpse and opinion of what the park offers for its visitors and then decide which place you wish to stay for a little bit more. I did not have too much time as my local friends expected me for the typical long dinner 100 kms away, so I decided to get off at the small harbor where lake ferries kept going out to the lake island. In this small harbor, a couple of old style Chinese sailing boats were anchored (see photos). We took the ferry with a lot of locals (no other foreigners aboard) and set off to the island. We had only the time to walk over the "meeting immortals bridge" on the island and take the next ferry back to basis and further drive home. This place has really the magic touch to remove your stress and refill you with positive energy. Do not miss it, if around..