I. Route planning
First, we need to plan the travel route. There are many scenic spots in Xishan Island. If you want to visit as many scenic spots as possible in one day, you need to have a reasonable route plan. We suggest you start from the south bank of Xishan Island and go to the first scenic spot-Wang Yu Temple.
1. Wang Yu Temple
Wang Yu Temple, located on the south bank of Xishan Island, is an ancient building with a long history and one of the most representative ancient buildings in Taihu Lake area. This place is dedicated to King Dayu, and it was built to commemorate his achievements in controlling water and saving the people. The architectural style of Wang Yu Temple is simple and elegant, with high historical and cultural value. Here, we can learn about the history and traditional culture of ancient water control in China.
2. Dimly discernible peak
Dimly discernible peak is the highest peak in Xishan Island, with an altitude of about 336 meters, ranking first among the 72 peaks in Taihu Lake. There are beautiful natural scenery and unique cultural landscape here. Overlooking Taihu Lake at the top of the mountain, the scenery is magnificent, which makes people linger. At the same time, it has a long history and cultural heritage, and is one of the important cultural heritages in Taihu Lake area.
3. Shigong Mountain
Shigong Mountain is a strange peak standing by the lake, named after the mountain looks like an old man. The natural scenery here is very beautiful, and there is a unique beauty of landscape painting. At the same time, it has rich historical and cultural heritage and is one of the important cultural attractions in Taihu Lake area. When visiting Shigong Mountain, we can not only enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, but also learn about the ancient culture and history of China.
4. Yue Ming Bay
Yue Ming Bay is an ancient village with a strong style of water town in the south of the Yangtze River, which is named after its winding waterways and quaint buildings. The architectural style here is unique and has a strong flavor of Jiangnan water town. When visiting Yue Ming Bay, we can feel the charm and customs of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
Second, food recommendation
You can taste Taihu Lake food in fishermen's homes. Fishermen usually cook some authentic Taihu delicacies, such as silver fish soup and dried white fish, which are not to be missed.
Personal experience: Plan the route and travel time in advance to avoid wasting time and energy. Pay attention to safety and don't climb unopened areas or explore alone. Protect the environment, do not litter, and keep the scenic spots clean and tidy. Respect local cultural customs, and don't destroy or interfere with the cultural atmosphere of scenic spots at will. Pay attention to sun protection and mosquito bites, and bring necessary medicines and protective equipment. Try to choose environmentally friendly modes of transportation, such as walking and cycling, to reduce environmental pollution. Do not scribble, carve or destroy the landscape and facilities in the scenic area. Pay attention to the opening hours and ticket prices of scenic spots to avoid wasting time and money.