The weather in Suzhou stays sunny and warm, and the highest temperature tomorrow is expected to hit 27 degrees Celsius. Now is a good time to travel around the city and appreciate spring flowers.
The city has opened two special bus lines that connect with rail transit stations for people to go to Xiangxuehai and admire the famous plum blossoms in a more convenient way. The lines will remain operational till March 19.
Special Line 1
Special Line 1 passes Mudu Bus Transfer Hub木渎公交换乘枢纽站[公交站], China Garden Hotel中华园大酒店[公交站], Yan’s Garden in Mudu Ancient Town木渎古镇严家花园[公交站], Xiangxuehai香雪海[公交站], and Shanwuli山坞里[公交站]. The journey is 20 kilometers long and takes about 40 minutes, which is 40 percent faster that the regular bus lines bound for Xiangxuehai.
Departure time:
From Mudu Bus Transfer Hub: 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
From Shanwuli: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 18:00
Special Line 2
Special Line 2 passes Taihuxiangshan Bus Stop太湖香山[公交站], Taihu Lake Tourist Center太湖游客中心[公交站], Guangfu Redwood Market光福红木市场[公交站], Guangfu Craft Street光福工艺街[公交站], Tongguanyin Temple铜观音寺[公交站], and Xiangxuehai香雪海[公交站]. The journey is 18 kilometers long and takes about 30 minutes, also 40 percent faster than regular bus lines.
Departure time:
From Taihuxiangshan Station: 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 10:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 17:00
From Xiangxuehai: 10:15, 11:15, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:00