Guide to Spring Outing in SIP during the Pure Brightness Festival
Spring is coming, and tomorrow begins the Pure Brightness Festival holiday (from April 3-5). Let's have a spring outing in Suzhou Industrial Park, where either modern prosperity of Shanghai or rustic atmosphere of Anhui Province could be found.
Plum blossoms are in full bloom in SIP Baitang Arboretum
In SIP Baitang Arboretum, there are varieties of plum blossoms such as the bright-colored red plum blossoms, the fragrant winter-sweet, the bashful drooping plum blossoms, and the charming armeniaca mume. Besides, there are many rare species of flowers and trees and some children's amusement facilities, suitable for parent-kid play.
2011 Jinji Lake Peach Blossom Festival kicked off on March 27 on Peach Isle, Jinji Lake. And after riding carousel and enjoying landscape of Jinji lake in SIP Ferris Wheel Park, both bachelors and sweethearts can have a warm afternoon on Peach Isle, savoring tea and feasting eyes on flowers.
Different kinds of cherry groves are in full blossom in SIP Shahu Park, filling the park with pleasant fragrance. And the blooming season will last for several months.
With plain terrain and carpet of lush green grass set off by the beautiful Yangcheng Lake in the distance, SIP Yangcheng Peninsular is absolutely a good place for kiting.
In Chongyuan Temple, the Tower of Goddess of Mercy overlooking the expansive Yangcheng that stretches far into the horizon is an ideal vantage point to enjoy the lake view with peace of mind, while in the Hall of Majesty you may pray to the supreme Buddha Sakyamuni for world peace.
Originally Published on Suzhou Daily
April 1, 2011
