[2024 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Yangcheng Lake Lotus Island (Updated Sep)

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Yangcheng Lake Lotus Island Scenic Area

The Lotus Island Scenic Area is located in the middle of Yangcheng Lake, like a blooming lotus, quietly floating on the rippling water. Surrounded by water on three sides, its unique geographical environment makes the waters here particularly wide, with clear and transparent water quality, like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. On this 3.2 square kilometer island, more than 300 households live. They live with the lake, with the crabs, leading a simple and honest life. The residents here are almost all fishermen, they live on the lake, fishing, breeding hairy crabs, making Lotus Island the origin of authentic Yangcheng Lake clear water hairy crabs. Whenever the autumn wind rises, the crabs with full roe become a delicious dish on people's table, and Lotus Island is also known as the "hometown of hairy crabs". Not only is there delicious food here, but also beautiful scenery. Standing on Lotus Island, you can overlook the white sails on the lake, feel the gentle breeze on your cheeks. Here, people and nature live in harmony, forming a beautiful picture.

Yangcheng Lake is not only famous for hairy crabs, but Lotus Island is also very beautiful~

This autumn, if you go to Suzhou, don't miss Lotus Island. Admission to Lotus Island is free, you can choose to take a 15 yuan mini train or a 10 yuan sightseeing car to Yi Garden Station, or you can ride a bicycle or walk. We chose to take the mini train on the way there and ride a bicycle on the way back, highly recommend this way! Walking in the village on the island, the lake is full of lotus flowers and leaves, local fishermen shuttle through the lotus leaves after catching crabs from Yangcheng Lake, the scene is too beautiful~ Golden rice fields: There are rice fields on both sides of the cycling road, and the viewing platform in the rice fields can overlook the farmland and farmhouses~ Lake view sunset: Walk around slowly at the sightseeing car waiting area of the Pharmacist Temple and on the Cuiyu Bridge, the blue sky and white clouds are really beautiful, you can probably take beautiful sunset photos after about 5:30 in the evening... There are many restaurants on the island, we didn't make a reservation in advance, we randomly chose a well-reviewed old brand called Linglong Crab House, the taste is not bad. In the evening, feeling the lake breeze, tasting the authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, it's a kind of relaxation and ease that the city has never had~ However, the consumption on the island is generally high.

Suzhou | Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crab - Rich and Full of Roe

"Why bother living in Suzhou if not for the Yangcheng Lake crabs?" The crabs in autumn are "golden in September and silver in October", the crabs at this time are naturally rich and oily~ The crab roe is thick and full! The crabs are from Lotus Island in Yangcheng Lake, with well-proportioned and solid bodies, rich in roe and fat! Even the crab meat has a sweet and delicious taste, and the rich crab aroma bursts in the mouth! It's amazing! 🌸 Lotus Island is located in the center of Yangcheng Lake in Suzhou City, very convenient to reach. Whether you are driving or taking public transportation, you can easily reach your destination. 🚗🚌 🌳 Stepping on Lotus Island, the whole air is filled with the aroma of food! Surrounded by green trees, the air is fresh, as if you have entered a comfortable paradise. The moist and pleasant climate provides a unique crab-raising environment for this land. 😌🌿 🦀 The hairy crabs of Lotus Island are very famous! Each hairy crab is full-bodied, with rich and beautiful crab roe, and the meat is fresh and delicious, making you irresistible! Here, you can taste the most original steamed Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, which will definitely satisfy your taste buds! Come and immerse yourself in the world of crabs! 🛶 If you are boating, don't forget that there are also cruise ships on Yangcheng Lake. Standing on the boat, quietly watching the lotus flowers blooming on the lake, your mood will also cheer up! 💦🚣‍♀🌼 ✨ Come to Lotus Island in Yangcheng Lake, taste the deliciousness of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, feel the beauty of nature, and let your taste buds and soul be fully satisfied! 🌟😋

At this time of the year, there is a delicious food that must be eaten, that is, hairy crabs. Take a boat to Lotus Island and stroll along the lotus pond. Although it is almost October, there are still a lot of pink lotuses greeted us, and the sunflowers smiled at the sunshine. Pick a big male crab and eat it very well.

Lotus Island, this is the only place in the Yangcheng Lake area that does not have access to the road. It takes a boat to get on the island. There are more than 200 households on the island.

Recalling the garden is a relatively beautiful place on the island. tells a lot about Suzhou about Yangcheng Lake. There are still a lot of fish specimens, in short, there is a Jiangnan speciality. The previous crab hunting is not like using a crab cage. If you put it down, you don't have to worry about it. It is good to collect it regularly. Previously it was necessary to manually fish, and mostly at night. So this kerosene lamp is crucial. Point the kerosene lamp, the crab will have a phototaxis and will climb over. The Earth Revelation is actually a place for everyone to understand the farming culture. There are some design "buildings" for visitors. But because there is an activity in a few days, it is still under construction, so we can see not much. In addition to bamboo clouds, look at the sound of bamboo listening to the wind.