#Huzhou Taihu Tourist Resort 2026 latest play guide (priority Douyin/local source verification) Huzhou Taihu Tourist Resort (South Taihu Lake) is the first batch of national-level tourist resorts, the core area (Moon Square, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Lake Bank, etc.) ** Free all year round, open 24 hours **, is the Yangtze River Delta 1-2 days short holiday popular choice, but also Douyin summer Huzhou clock in TOP5 scenic spots. --- ##🚗 traffic guide (2026 latest) ###Foreign tourists - ** High-speed rail (most recommended) **: Take the "Huzhou Station", Hangzhou 20 minutes, Shanghai 1.5 hours, Nanjing 1 hour to reach; 25 minutes to take a taxi to the resort, or take the 4/25/30 bus directly to the Moon Square Station (2 yuan, long intervals suitable for time-rich tourists). - ** Self-driving **: Navigate "Moon Square Parking Lot" or "Fisherman's Wharf Parking Lot", 1.5h in Hangzhou, 1.3h in Suzhou, and 2h in Shanghai; some parking lots in the resort are free, and paid parking lots can be parked for a few dollars for a whole day. It is recommended to arrive early on weekends and holidays to grab a seat. ###Local/Peripheral Huzhou Wuxing Old Town can be reached in 15-20 minutes by car, or you can rent an electric car to ride around the lake for a better experience. --- ✨ must clock in the core attractions (free mainly) All the core attractions are lined up along the shoreline of the lake, and can be connected by foot/short taxi, without going back: 1. ** The Moon Hotel (Sheraton Resort & Spa) ** Huzhou Landmark, the first platinum seven-star hotel on the water in China, was nicknamed "toilet lid" by netizens because of its circular shape. During the day, the silver and white building is reflected on the lake surface cleanly, and the lights are on from 19:00 to 22:00. The colorful lights change with the rhythm. The lawn of Moon Square is the best seat for taking panoramic views. 2. ** Rainbow Bridge ** Cross-lake walking arch bridge, a simple and fresh white bridge during the day, colorful lights flowing at night, standing on the bridge to shoot the silhouette of the Moon Hotel beyond the film. 3. ** Fisherman's Wharf ** European-style lakeside buildings, with lakeside wooden plank road, Internet celebrity white lighthouse, gathered lake fresh restaurants, cafes, can see the lake yacht, suitable for walking, drinking coffee, and other sunsets. 4. ** Lakeside Music Fountain ** Weekends are held at 19:30 and 20:30 each, and the performance is suspended on Mondays. The water curtain is matched with lights and lake views to echo, and the atmosphere is full. 5. ** Greenway around the lake + cruise ** You can take a slow walk/ride along the lake, take a boat cruise at the marina for about 60 yuan/person, and take a boat at sunset to cover the water and sunset; mini yacht tour of the lake starts from 40 yuan (20 minutes). 6. ** Extra meal on the way: Taihu Ancient Town (10 minutes by car) ** Friday/Saturday/Sunday at 20:00, there will be a free water fireworks show, as well as intangible cultural heritage blacksmiths and street art performances. The night scene is very lively. ###Optional paid/cultural attractions - Taihu Dragon Dream Paradise: Super complex, including animal world (about 145 yuan), big horse play, water world, ice and snow world, suitable for playing with children for 1-2 days; - Changtianyang Wetland, Ben Mountain, Fahua Temple, Huanglong Cave Cliff Carvings: Natural and cultural attractions, open for free, tourists who like hiking/humanities can go. --- 🗺️ recommended route ###One-day tour classic route (not tired or in a hurry) Morning: Fisherman's Wharf to visit the European architecture, shoot the white lighthouse → Moon Square clock in the Moon Hotel Noon: Eat Taihu Sanbai at Lakeside Restaurant Afternoon: Visit Taihu Lake Museum → Walk/Ride around the lake Evening: Waiting by the lake for the sunset on Taihu Lake Evening: Watch the music fountain → Go to Taihu Ancient Town to watch the light and water dance show + fireworks (weekend) ###Two-day in-depth tour route ** D1 **: Moon Square + Fisherman's Wharf + Lake Trail Ride → Taihu Sunset → Moon Hotel Night View + Music Fountain → Taihu Ancient Town Night Tour to Watch Fireworks ** D2 **: Choose one of the two: ① Hiking on the ancient road of Bensan + praying at Fahua Temple + watching the cliff carvings in Huanglong Cave; ② Playing in Taihu Dragon Dream Paradise (Animal World/Pleasure World/Big Circus) Return in the afternoon, if you have enough time, you can go to Nanxun Ancient Town, a 40-minute drive away, for half a day. --- 🍜 must eat ###Signature Lake Fresh (Must Point) ** Taihu Sanbai ** is a Huzhou Huxian sign, and you can eat it in restaurants around Fisherman's Wharf: - Steamed white fish: the first of the three whites, the fish should be held lightly when it is tender to the clip; - Taihu whitebait soup: boneless and thorny, the soup is smooth and tender, suitable for the elderly and children; - Boiled White Shrimp: Also known as "Crystal Shrimp", the whole body is translucent, and the meat is firm and elastic. Other recommended dishes: sticky eel silk, bacon jadeite bamboo shoots, walking chicken, old crow pot, egg yolk pumpkin, fried mulberry leaves. ###local snacks Ding Lianfang's thousand bags, Zhou Shengji's chicken feet, and the eldest zongzi are the "three giants" of Huzhou's century-old snacks. The time-honored shops on Xiaoxi Street and Zhuangyuan Street in the urban area are the most authentic. ###Restaurant reference - Lakeside landscape restaurant: Taihu family banquet, etc., with a view of the lake, 70-80 yuan per capita; - Local local restaurant: You can choose the old store that locals often go to in the urban area, which is more cost-effective and avoids the premium of scenic spots. --- 🏨 accommodation advice - ** Cost-effective preferred **: budget hotels/B & Bs around Fisherman's Wharf/Moon Plaza, a 5-minute walk to core attractions, such as old shops such as Huzhou Fisherman's Holiday Inn, including food and accommodation per capita 120-138 yuan/day, free parking, self-service laundry, suitable for teams/families; - ** Parent-child/vacation **: If you want to play Dragon Dream, you can choose the hotel in Dragon Dream Park: - With babies, priority is given to animal hotels (some room types can see animals) and happy hotels (close to the water/ice and snow world); - To watch the fireworks show, choose Ruifeng/Ancient Town/Fireworks Building Hotel, and downstairs is the Performing Arts City; - Budget is limited, choose Yashi Hotel/Tongjiacun Inn, price is friendly; - Diamond Hotel for high-end vacation, with a view of the mine lake and a white tiger in the lobby. - ** Lake View Experience **: On a budget, you can stay at the Moon Hotel and experience the hot springs and lake views of the Seven Star Hotel on the Water. ⚠️ note: weekend/holiday season must be booked 1-2 weeks in advance, lakeside listings tight. --- ⚠️ practical tips 1. The wind by the lake is very strong, no matter what season you go, it is recommended to bring a coat, and pay attention to sun protection in summer; 2. The music fountain will be suspended on Monday, and the fireworks in Taihu Ancient Town will only be available at 20:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. Don't run empty; 3. The core area is free, only the Dragon's Dream project, cruise ships, etc. are charged separately, and there is no pressure for the student party to travel poverty; 4. The best season to play: autumn (September-November) has the most comfortable climate, the lake is plump and there is a fish culture festival; in summer, you can play in the water world and eat lake fresh; in winter, you can soak in hot springs to see red-billed gulls; in spring, you can enjoy flowers and outing.