Shanghu Lake
尚湖
A lake on the southern slope of Yushan in Changshu, said to be where Jiang Taigong, the legendary strategist, fished in seclusion. Its lakeside path and peony garden are ideal for cycling and strolling.
Shanghu Lake lies west of Changshu's old city, on the southern slope of Yushan. Together with Yushan, it is known as “Changshu of Mountains and Waters.” According to legend, Jiang Taigong, the strategist, fished here during his seclusion from the tyrant King Zhou, which gave the lake its name. The Shanghu Scenic Area includes Fushui Embankment, Fishing Islet, the Peony Garden and several islets in the lake. The lakeside greenway is ideal for cycling or walking, and the Peony Festival in April is especially lively. From the lakeshore, you can see the outline of Yushan in the distance. The core scenic area charges about 50 yuan, while the outer lake area is free, and it is open roughly 8:00 to 17:00. It is about 50 kilometers from downtown Suzhou and can be combined with Yushan in one day.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Yushan Mountain
- Xingfu Temple (Poshan Temple)
- Weng Tonghe Former Residence
- Shajiabang Scenic Area
- Chongyuan Temple
- Yangcheng Lake
- Humble Administrator's Garden
- Suzhou Museum