Yangcheng Lake
阳澄湖
A large Jiangnan lake famous for its Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, where you can eat crab, take boat rides, and enjoy lake views around Lotus Island and Bacheng in autumn.
Yangcheng Lake lies to the northeast of Suzhou, spanning Xiangcheng District, the Suzhou Industrial Park, and Bacheng in Kunshan. It covers about 120 square km and is nationally renowned for its Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs. From late September to November, crab season, restaurants line the shores of Lotus Island, the Yangcheng Lake Peninsula, and the old street of Bacheng, where you can eat crab and take boat trips on the lake. Lotus Island is reached by boat and has farmhouse eateries. The Yangcheng Lake Peninsula has cycling paths and a resort area. Be careful when checking the prices of so-called 'authentic Yangcheng Lake crabs.'
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chongyuan Temple
- Jinji Lake
- Luzhi Ancient Town
- Tinglin Park
- Gate of the Orient
- Ligong Causeway
- Shajiabang Scenic Area
- Couple's Retreat Garden