World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on February 2, aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and planet. This day also marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar.
Let's check out the ideal wetland parks to visit in Suzhou!
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Taihu Lake Wetland Park苏州太湖国家湿地公园 is adjacent to Zhenhu Town, the hometown of embroidery in China. It is not only a kingdom of plants, but a tribe of cute animals, including giant pandas and sika deer.
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Tickets: 60 yuan
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00
Tel: 0512-66918088
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With a famous water windmill, Suzhou Taihu Hubin National Wetland Park苏州太湖湖滨国家湿地公园 is less visited, smaller in size, and suitable for a hike with your children.
Tickets: 10 yuan
Opening hours: 8:30-16:30
Tel: 0512-66311098
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Blessed with beautiful environment, Huqiu Wetland Park苏州虎丘湿地公园 is a go-to destination all year round. The park covers an area of 12.04 square kilometers and boasts a spectacular scenery of dawn redwoods. By the way, it's only four kilometers away from the Tiger Hill Scenic Area.
Tickets: Free of charge
Opening hours: 6:00-20:00 (East Gate); 8:00-17:00 (West & North Gate)
Tel: 0512-65292021
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Tongli National Wetland Park同里国家湿地公园occupies 972.18 hectares, and 85.41 percent of its area are wetlands (830.33 hectares). With watercourses extending towards all directions, Tongli National Wetland Park owns vast expanses of forests and is home to more than 160 species of birds. It has also established courses on nature since 2014 to carry out themed activities all year round.
Tickets: 20 yuan
Opening hours: 8:30-16:30; all visitors must leave the park before 18:00
Tel: 0512-63191210
