Tourists can enjoy a 900-meter cherry blossom trail along Suzhou Creek and a 15-minute water route on a special cruise every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from March 21 to April 13.

The trail, stretching from Changhua Road to the Tian An 1,000 Trees, showcases 70 Yoshino cherry trees in bloom.

The special cruise, adorned in cherry blossom pink and gold, offers unobstructed views. As the ship glides slowly past the Changhua Road bridge, passengers can immerse themselves in the beauty of cherry blossoms.

Dining options have been enhanced to include an Italian cuisine set menu in collaboration with the Italian restaurant AZUL. The dining-themed route lasts 60 minutes and caters to various group sizes.

During the cherry blossom season, Tian An 1,000 Trees hosts a market with over 30 specialty shops along Suzhou Creek.

If you go

The cherry blossom-themed cruise schedule (March 21 – April 13)

12:45 pm – 1 pm, 1:15 pm – 1:30 pm

1:45 pm – 2 pm, 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm

2:45 pm – 3 pm, 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm

3:45 pm – 4 pm, 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm

4:45 pm – 5 pm, 5:15 pm – 5:30 pm

5:45 pm – 6 pm, 6:15 pm – 6:30 pm

Duration: approximately 15 minutes

Ticket: 30 yuan per person

The first departure time for the cruise with Western-style food: March 22

Boarding time: 6 pm

Departure time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Meal time: 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Tips

1. The cruise schedule and future departure times are subject to change. For updates and ticket purchases, please follow the WeChat account of "悠游苏州河" (Suzhou Creek Tourism) at "gh_689bdf06dfaf".

2. Passengers must bring their original ID cards or passports for ticket purchase and boarding.

3. For inquiries, please call 400-690-0520 (Operating hours: 11 am – 7:30 pm).

Sources: Jiefang Daily, WeChat account of Suzhou Creek Tourism