Yangcheng Lake Eco-Leisure Tourism Resort

Yangcheng Lake Eco-Leisure Tourism Resort

Yangcheng Lake Eco-Leisure Tourism Resort

Established in February 2009, the Yangcheng Lake Eco-Leisure Tourism Resort capitalizes on the area’s distinctive tourism resources and location strengths. It is committed to developing a world-class comprehensive eco-leisure tourism zone, with the core resort area, ecological leisure area, and Lianhua Island experience zone as its main components. This destination aims to become the premier leisure and tourism spot for domestic and international visitors seeking sightseeing, relaxation, vacationing, and entertainment. The two most beautiful peninsulas in Yangcheng Lake — “Beauty’s Leg” and “Lianhua Island” — offer the perfect getaway to experience Jiangnan water town culture and reconnect with nature.

1. Yangcheng Lake Lianhua Island:

Yangcheng Lake Lianhua Island has been recognized as one of “Suzhou’s Top Ten Eco-Tourism Villages” and a model site for the “Yangtze River Delta Expo Theme Experience Tour.”

Surrounded by water on all sides and shaped like a lotus flower, the island is nestled in the lake, hence the name “Lianhua Island.” Covering a total area of 3 square kilometers, every household here relies on crab farming and the lake for their livelihood. The island is famous for producing authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs. Eating crabs on Lianhua Island offers an original and rustic flavor. The island blooms with seasonal flowers such as rapeseed, sunflowers, and Hangzhou chrysanthemums year-round. Unique local attractions like Lotus Residence, Farming Museum, Windmill Array, Farm Waterwheel, Sightseeing Buffalo Cart, and Fishing Harbor showcase the charm of the water town. Known as the “hometown of hairy crabs,” Lianhua Island is a pristine eco-leisure destination that integrates dining, accommodation, sightseeing, entertainment, and shopping.

Round-trip ferry ticket to Lianhua Island: 50 RMB/person (tourist boat); 60 RMB/person (speedboat)

2. Yangcheng Lake Beauty’s Leg Peninsula:

The “Beauty’s Leg” peninsula extends from north to south, resembling a beautiful woman’s leg gracefully stretching into the lake — hence its name, which has been passed down through time. Stretching about 12 kilometers, it serves as the main thoroughfare connecting Yangcheng Lake Town and Suzhou, while also functioning as a scenic leisure drive. Flanked by vast waters as smooth as a mirror, the area features a host of tourism and leisure spots including a specialty flower viewing area, Clearwater Park, Lavender Garden, and the Lake’s Eight Delicacies Food Court.

Local Specialties:

1) Yangcheng Lake’s Eight Delicacies: Xiangcheng boasts abundant water resources and a rich variety of freshwater lake products. The Yangcheng Lake hairy crab, known for its “green back, white belly, golden claws, and yellow fur,” enjoys widespread fame and is exported to countries and regions such as the United States, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Macau. Along with soft-shell turtles, mandarin fish, white fish, clearwater shrimp, water chestnuts, and lotus roots, they are collectively known as the “Eight Delicacies of Yangcheng Lake,” beloved by consumers.

2) Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crab: Where to enjoy crabs this year? The most authentic ones are on Lianhua Island. Eating crabs on Lianhua Island offers an original, wild experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the unique sentiment that “if not for the fine crabs of Yangcheng Lake, why live in Suzhou at all?”

Address: Chengxiao Road, Yangcheng Lake Town, Xiangcheng District

Phone: 0512-65427535

Website: http://www.yanchenlake.com/cn/index.asp

How to Get There:

1. Public Transport: Take bus 87 from the North Bus Station to the Yangcheng Lake Tourist Distribution Center (then take a sightseeing boat to Lianhua Island)

2. Self-Drive Route

Ø From downtown Suzhou: Head north on Xinghu Street – cross Weiting Bridge – pass through Qingjian Lake – cross Yangcheng Lake Bridge – take Chenglin Road – then Chengxiao Road – arrive at the Yangcheng Lake Tourist Distribution Center (then take a sightseeing boat to Lianhua Island)

Ø From Shanghai/Nanjing direction: Exit at Yangcheng Lake Service Area on Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway – head north on Xinghu Street – cross Weiting Bridge – pass through Qingjian Lake – cross Yangcheng Lake Bridge – take Chenglin Road – then Chengxiao Road – arrive at the Yangcheng Lake Tourist Distribution Center (then take a sightseeing boat to Lianhua Island)

Ø From Hangzhou direction: Exit at Yangcheng Lake on Suzhou-Jiaxing-Hangzhou Expressway – take Fengyang Road – then Chenglin Road – then Chengxiao Road – arrive at the Yangcheng Lake Tourist Distribution Center (then take a sightseeing boat to Lianhua Island)

Ticket Price: No admission fee

Featured Activities: Yangcheng Lake Yacht Sightseeing (round trip): Tourist boat 50 RMB/person; Speedboat 60 RMB/person