Changshu (常熟) is a city in Jiangsu province, China.
- Yushan Town(虞山镇)
- Maeli Town(梅李镇)
- Haiyu Town(海虞镇)
- Guli Town(古里镇)
- Shajiabang Town(沙家浜镇)
- Zhitang Town(支塘镇)
- Dongbang Town(董浜镇)
- Shanghu Town(尚湖镇)
- Xinzhuang Town(辛庄镇)
Yushan Town(虞山镇)
Maeli Town(梅李镇)
Haiyu Town(海虞镇)
Guli Town(古里镇)
Shajiabang Town(沙家浜镇)
Zhitang Town(支塘镇)
Dongbang Town(董浜镇)
Shanghu Town(尚湖镇)
Xinzhuang Town(辛庄镇)
- Shang Lake Scenic Area, Wai Xi San Huan Road, Yushan Town (虞山镇外西三环路) (Bus routes 116 and 117, +86 512 52225000. 08:10-16:40 (March to May), 08:10-16:10 (June to August), 08:10-16:40 (September to November), 08:10-16:10 (December to February). A lake advertised as similar to the West Lake in Hangzhou, but with far fewer tourists. And for a good reason. It is not similar, but a nice getaway if you are into a new chinese park located "on" a lake (incl. a small tivoli) without many visitors ¥60.
- Yu Mountain National Forest Park, +86 512 52225000. 08:00-16:00. See the "Great Wall" halfway up. There are nice views of the city and Shang Lake. An old temple may be found at the top. ¥35.
- City - channels and old houses in some part of town
- Eastern Snake Park Jiangsu lung nilfisk Group is the largest scale, technical strength of the most advanced snakes health care products, cosmetic products research, development and production and sales base. Lung nilfisk is the only company in Suzhou to declare and carry out industrial tourism enterprises.
- Shajiabang Scenic Area, Shajiabang Town (沙家浜镇) (Bus routes 5, 342, +86 512 52500000. Square covers an area of 13300 square meters, with " Guo Jianguang"," the image creation Aqing sister in law" mainly large carved the main stands in the central square, vividly reveals the deep theme of fish and water. Symbol of the New Fourth Army aeromedical18 column carved with patterns of different block surface modeling and strong texture contrast, most incisive to show new Fourth Army aeromedical pressurising didn't stoop to revolutionary spirit. Two groups of forged copper relief, with exquisite, vivid composition and fullness of the characters, deepen interpretation of fish love theme. ¥100 (high season), ¥80 (low season).
Shang Lake Scenic Area, Wai Xi San Huan Road, Yushan Town (虞山镇外西三环路) (Bus routes 116 and 117, +86 512 52225000. 08:10-16:40 (March to May), 08:10-16:10 (June to August), 08:10-16:40 (September to November), 08:10-16:10 (December to February). A lake advertised as similar to the West Lake in Hangzhou, but with far fewer tourists. And for a good reason. It is not similar, but a nice getaway if you are into a new chinese park located "on" a lake (incl. a small tivoli) without many visitors ¥60.
Yu Mountain National Forest Park, +86 512 52225000. 08:00-16:00. See the "Great Wall" halfway up. There are nice views of the city and Shang Lake. An old temple may be found at the top. ¥35.
Shajiabang Scenic Area, Shajiabang Town (沙家浜镇) (Bus routes 5, 342, +86 512 52500000. Square covers an area of 13300 square meters, with " Guo Jianguang"," the image creation Aqing sister in law" mainly large carved the main stands in the central square, vividly reveals the deep theme of fish and water. Symbol of the New Fourth Army aeromedical18 column carved with patterns of different block surface modeling and strong texture contrast, most incisive to show new Fourth Army aeromedical pressurising didn't stoop to revolutionary spirit. Two groups of forged copper relief, with exquisite, vivid composition and fullness of the characters, deepen interpretation of fish love theme. ¥100 (high season), ¥80 (low season).
Recommended as a one of the 7 best day-trips from Shanghai (Shanghai Time Out, spring 2011. However, do not go just for "touristing" the mentioned scenic areas, unless you have already done "everything" recommended by conventional guidebooks).
Possible daytrip itinerary from Shanghai for tourist areas (as suggested by Time Out magazine)
- Start at Shanghu Scenic Area (¥60 entrance fee), to boat in bamboo boats through Crane Reservate and bamboo waterforest
- Go to Kingrace Hotel (73 Ximen Dajie, Near Shuyuan Lu), grab lunch and head up the 263 m mountain
- Take bus, taxi or own-driver up the mountain (walk uninteresting), about 2/3 way pay ¥15 entrance fee (with or without car) and continue drive all way up. Enjoy the tree-covered mountain top with great views of the city and Shanghu Lake. Stop halfway up, to walk on a "Great Wall" with OK views of the city and ShangHu Scenic Area.
- Walk down through tea plantages or take your car back. No taxi available on mountain.
Getting there and away:
- From Shanghai: Grab bus from Shanghai South Long Distance Bus Station, every 30 min. Same back.
BK Bar on Tai Shan Being Lu has excellent Tex-Mex food and a wealth of local information.
- Hey Benny's, +86 186 2502 1937. 17:00-00:00 and 11:00-00:00 on weekends. American restaurant with wood smoked meats, great burgers, televisions for sports and small patio. Great place to have a drink as well. Show the taxi : 新欧尚漫猫咖啡. Walk around the corner and you will see a bright Hey Benny's sign.
Hey Benny's, +86 186 2502 1937. 17:00-00:00 and 11:00-00:00 on weekends. American restaurant with wood smoked meats, great burgers, televisions for sports and small patio. Great place to have a drink as well. Show the taxi : 新欧尚漫猫咖啡. Walk around the corner and you will see a bright Hey Benny's sign.
All clubs below are found downtown (Fangta Jie & Yushan Beilu intersection). They're all a short walking distance from each other except for Baidu (aka Boiling 100 Degrees) which is a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride from any other club on this list.
- Casamia - Expat restaurant and bar near OK88 and several other bars and clubs. Street: Yushan Beilu.
- Huang Jia Yi Hao 蝗家一号 - The nightclub front entrance directly faces Yushan Hill. It plays mostly Western/American music。
- Baidu (aka Boiling 100 Degrees) - Nightclub playing mostly Chinese music. It has a small pulsing dance floor. Baidu's about a mile north of OK88 and Casamia off the same street, Yushan Beilu.
- 0576 - Nightclub playing a mix of Chinese music and Western remixes. It's off the main road in town, Fangta Jie, just south of Parkson's Department Store/Starbucks and just west of the town square. It's a short walk south of OK88.
- Freeman's Club - It is on the corner across the street from the KFC off the town square as well as across the street and several paces from 0576 nightclub. There's usually a ¥10 cover. During weekends it's more of a dance club and on weeknights it's usually just a bar. Unlike the dance floor/"stages" at all the other clubs on this list, the dance floor at this club is not elevated like a stage. Therefore, the whole club can't see you dancing from every corner of the club.
Casamia - Expat restaurant and bar near OK88 and several other bars and clubs. Street: Yushan Beilu.
Huang Jia Yi Hao 蝗家一号 - The nightclub front entrance directly faces Yushan Hill. It plays mostly Western/American music。
Baidu (aka Boiling 100 Degrees) - Nightclub playing mostly Chinese music. It has a small pulsing dance floor. Baidu's about a mile north of OK88 and Casamia off the same street, Yushan Beilu.
0576 - Nightclub playing a mix of Chinese music and Western remixes. It's off the main road in town, Fangta Jie, just south of Parkson's Department Store/Starbucks and just west of the town square. It's a short walk south of OK88.
Freeman's Club - It is on the corner across the street from the KFC off the town square as well as across the street and several paces from 0576 nightclub. There's usually a ¥10 cover. During weekends it's more of a dance club and on weeknights it's usually just a bar. Unlike the dance floor/"stages" at all the other clubs on this list, the dance floor at this club is not elevated like a stage. Therefore, the whole club can't see you dancing from every corner of the club.
Changshu Expats Association - Expat forum