Turtle Head Isle is really a thin peninsula jutting into Tai Hu, which if you use your imagination looks like the long craning neck of a turtle. It"s primarily a park with close-up views of the lake. Walking paths, viewpoints, teahouses and some theme parks make up the bulk of the attractions. Brightness Pavilion, with a little elevation, has the best views on the "isle." Some hotels and restaurants exist in the park if you don"t feel like leaving and a monorail (more like a toy train) circles the park if you don"t feel like walking. The entrance fee is a bit pricy, but includes a ferry trip to Sanshan, where the best low-level views of the lake can be had.
Turtle Head Isle is really a thin peninsula jutting into Tai Hu, which if you use your imagination looks like the long craning neck of a turtle. It"s primarily a park with close-up views of the lake. Walking paths, viewpoints, teahouses and some theme parks make up the bulk of the attractions. Brightness Pavilion, with a little elevation, has the best views on the "isle." Some hotels and restaurants exist in the park if you don"t feel like leaving and a monorail (more like a toy train) circles the park if you don"t feel like walking. The entrance fee is a bit pricy, but includes a ferry trip to Sanshan, where the best low-level views of the lake can be had.