Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park is located in the western part of Suzhou, Jiangsu province. With a total planned area of 4.6 sq km, its 2.3 sq km first phase opened to the public in February, 2010, of which the water area accounts for 71 percent. The park brings together the ecological environment, vacation and leisure, tourism, science education and other functions in one location.

　　The scenic area management authority says it has integrated sightseeing, leisure and recreation, and planned and designed seven major functional zones to cater for these activities.