Travel to Suyu District, Suqian City, Jiangsu
Suyu, Jiangsu — an eco-friendly and livable city, home to Luoma Lake, Santai Mountain Forest Park and other natural landscapes, as well as cultural attractions like Suyu Museum and Canal Bay Eco Park. A 2-day experience perfectly blending eco-leisure and cultural heritage.
Suyu District Two-Day Eco-Culture Tour
Boating on Luoma Lake, exploring Santai Mountain, discovering history at the museum, strolling along the canal
Morning visit Luoma Lake Tourism Resort for water activities; afternoon explore Santai Mountain Forest Park and enjoy a forest bath; evening admire the sunset over Luoma Lake and taste lake fresh cuisine.
- Luoma Lake Resort Hotel
- Santai Mountain Forest Homestay
- City Center Business Hotel
- Luoma Lake Silver Fish
- Hongze Lake Hairy Crab
- Suqian Pancake
- Huanggou Braised Pig Head Meat
- Wheel Cake
- Pay attention to safety for Luoma Lake water activities
- Santai Mountain Forest Park is large, recommend taking the sightseeing car
- Take sun protection measures in summer
- The sunset over Luoma Lake in the evening is beautiful
Morning visit Suyu Museum to learn about local history and culture; midday tour Canal Bay Eco Park to experience canal culture; afternoon explore Pear Orchard Bay Eco Park for agricultural sightseeing.
- City buses cover major attractions
- Taxi starting fare is 7 yuan
- Distances between attractions are moderate, recommend taxi or self-driving
- Pear Orchard Bay Eco Park is farther from the city center, requires dedicated trip
- Luoma Lake Tourism Resort: Free (some activities charge)
- Santai Mountain Forest Park: 50 RMB
- Suyu Museum: Free
- Canal Bay Eco Park: Free
- Pear Orchard Bay Eco Park: 30 RMB
- Suyu Museum requires advance reservation
- Canal Bay Eco Park is suitable for evening walks
- Pear Orchard Bay is best for spring flower viewing and autumn fruit picking
- You can buy Suqian specialties as souvenirs
Must-Try Foods in Suyu District
Luoma Lake Silver Fish
A specialty of Luoma Lake, small and transparent with tender meat and rich nutrition. Can be made into silver fish scrambled eggs, silver fish soup and other dishes, delicious and a signature Suyu lake fresh delicacy.
Suqian Pancake
A traditional staple food in Suqian, made from wheat and grains. Thin as paper with great chewiness, can be rolled with various dishes, a daily food for locals.
Huanggou Braised Pig Head Meat
A traditional Suyu famous dish with over 200 years of history. Made from high-quality pig head meat braised with various spices, the meat is tender, rich but not greasy, with an enticing aroma.
Wheel Cake
A traditional Suyu snack named for its wheel-like shape. Crispy outer crust with various fillings including bean paste, sesame, and shredded pork, suitable for both sweet and savory preferences.
- Spring (Mar-May): Mild climate, pear blossoms in full bloom
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Clear and crisp weather, lake fresh delicacies at their best
- April: Best viewing period for flower sea at Santai Mountain Forest Park
- Sep-Oct: Hairy crab season
- Water activities at Luoma Lake
- Forest bath at Santai Mountain Forest Park
- Learn about history and culture at Suyu Museum
- Taste authentic Huanggou braised pig head meat
- Tickets: approx. 80 RMB
- Accommodation: 150-300 RMB/night
- Meals: 100-200 RMB/day
- Shopping: depends on personal needs
- Transport: 30-60 RMB
- Total: 300-600 RMB (excluding shopping)
- How to get to Suyu District? → Suqian has a high-speed rail station and bus station, convenient transportation
- Which attraction in Suyu is most worth visiting? → Luoma Lake Tourism Resort and Santai Mountain Forest Park
- What are some special souvenirs? → Suqian pancake, wheel cake, Luoma Lake dried silver fish
- How many days are recommended? → 2 days recommended to fully experience the eco-culture tour