Lotus Island is located in the northeast of the ancient city of Suzhou. Surrounded by water on three sides, it is named because it is shaped like a lotus flower and is inlaid in the lake. The whole island covers an area of 3.2 square kilometers. There are more than 300 households on the island. Every family makes a living by the lake and makes crabs their business. Here, the water area is vast and the water quality is excellent.
It is the origin of the authentic Yangcheng Lake clear water hairy crabs and is known as the ‘hometown of hairy crabs’. The scenic spots and projects on the island, such as Yiyuan Garden, Yaoshi Temple, Sanyuan Mansion, Xijui Wetland, Earth Painted, Windmill Array, Cattle Drawing Water Performance, and Treading on Waterwheel, are both ornamental and experiential. With the rise of rural tourism, more and more tourists come here attracted by its reputation, forming an industrial service chain integrating eating, living, traveling, entertainment and shopping. Lotus Island is developing into a holiday and leisure resort.Yiyuan Garden: Yiyuan Garden Museum covers an area of more than 5,000 square meters and shows a completely ecological, productive and life-like Yangcheng Lake style. It not only restores the original ecological lifestyle of Lotus Island, but also spreads out the folk customs of the entire Jiangnan water town through artistic means. The whole museum includes: foyer, atrium, fishery museum, water town wedding museum, water town clothing museum, historical and cultural museum and folk custom museum.
Treading on Waterwheel: An irrigation farm tool used in the old days and popular in most areas of our country. When in use, step on the turning wood to make the large axle rotate and drive the blade in the trough to scrape water upward and pour it into the field. This water lifting facility has a long history. Because its shape is like a keel, it is also known as ‘keel waterwheel’.
Fengqing Fishing Port: On both sides of Fengqing Fishing Port are the original residents of Lotus Island who live by the water. The white walls and black tiles are connected in one piece. There is a row of boats in front of the houses on the water, maintaining the original ecological style of Jiangnan water town. There are aquatic products all year round. In the golden autumn season, crabs are harvested happily. Every family greets guests with smiling faces. The charming water lanes of Lotus Island make tourists want to come and visit often.
Xijui Wetland Park: Xijui Wetland covers an area of more than 300 mu. It has diverse vegetation types and a good ecological environment. Along the lakeside plank road by the lake, you can view the lake view and enjoy lotus flowers. In the flower planting area, you can view rape flowers in spring and sunflowers in autumn. It is extremely beautiful.
It covers an area of 36.5 mu, with a construction area of 6,848 square meters. It is composed of three major parts: an ecological parking lot, a distribution building, and a cruise ship terminal. Designed by the architect Kengo Kuma, the building is like a stacked thatched roof, which is a concrete expression of the Jiangnan countryside. The huge triangular roof is like a continuous mountain range along the lakeside, perfectly integrating with nature.
Here is a new cultural landmark, a new cultural window and an innovation and entrepreneurship base by Yangcheng Lake. It has become a famous internet-famous check-in place. Opening hours: Open all year round from 09:00 to 16:00. Preferential policies: Children: Children under 1.2 meters (inclusive) in height are free of charge. Free; children between 1.2 meters (exclusive) and 1.4 meters (inclusive) can purchase child tickets at half price. Journalists: Journalists with valid press cards are free of charge. Free. Service facilities: Parking lot: [Parking lot of Lotus Island Scenic Area]. Reference price: ¥10/hour. Address: Yangcheng Lake Tourism Distribution Center, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. Parking spaces: 500. The above information is for reference only and subject to the site. Must-see tips: 1. Crab must not be eaten with strong tea and persimmons. If it is mild, it will cause stomachache. If it is severe, it will cause stones and need to be sent to the hospital. 2. There are also crabs from other places on Lotus Island that are rinsed in the water of Yangcheng Lake. They are considered ‘bath crabs’ of Yangcheng Lake crabs. Generally, tourists cannot tell the difference. The taste is equally excellent. Coming here to eat crabs is just for the atmosphere.
