Shajiabang Scenic Area
沙家浜
A red tourism scenic area on the shores of Yangcheng Lake, with reed marshes and the real-life setting behind the modern Peking opera 'Shajiabang.'
Shajiabang Scenic Area lies in Shajiabang Town, Changshu, next to Yangcheng Lake. It is the real-life setting for the modern Peking opera 'Shajiabang.' The area is known for its vast reed marsh wetlands, where you can take a boat through a maze of reeds. Other sights include a revolutionary history museum, the Hengjing Old Street, and the Chunlai Teahouse, and Peking opera excerpts and live performances are often staged here. Admission is about 110 yuan (check the official site for current prices). It is about 40 km from downtown Suzhou and can be combined with a crab meal at Yangcheng Lake on the same day.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Weng Tonghe Former Residence
- Xingfu Temple (Poshan Temple)
- Shanghu Lake
- Chongyuan Temple
- Yushan Mountain
- Yangcheng Lake
- Tinglin Park
- Shaxi Ancient Town (Taicang)