Jiaxing South Lake
Jiaxing South Lake
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Tubby Panda
Portsmouth, UK448 contributions
May 2021
If you are in Jiaxing then you have to visit here, on the island in the middle of the lake is the 'Red boat' where the Communist party of China held their first meeting in 1921. It is the city's primary historic item so pop over and check it out, I can't comment on how much it costs as I had a free trip accompanied by the local TV station recording me.
I have been around the lake several times and there are more interesting options. Summer months you will see water chestnuts being picked, spring and the parks are full of colourful blooms. At the north of lake is a small Chinese writing museum and a temple that is along a small path leading in to the lake.
It is possible to get a free boat near the lake that will take you through to Yuehe old town, you will need to scan an app and ideally have Chinese writing skills or someone to help.
This is somewhere you really need to visit for the scenery and historic background. If you are just walking around the parks and gardens everything is free. Ferry to see red boat will cost you.
I have been around the lake several times and there are more interesting options. Summer months you will see water chestnuts being picked, spring and the parks are full of colourful blooms. At the north of lake is a small Chinese writing museum and a temple that is along a small path leading in to the lake.
It is possible to get a free boat near the lake that will take you through to Yuehe old town, you will need to scan an app and ideally have Chinese writing skills or someone to help.
This is somewhere you really need to visit for the scenery and historic background. If you are just walking around the parks and gardens everything is free. Ferry to see red boat will cost you.
Written 13 May 2021
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spottedhawk90
Kentucky172 contributions
Nov 2011
if you would like to see a beautiful ancient water city you must visit Jiaxing at south lake.. it is very beautiful and so grand.. My wife and daughter and i had a very good time here.. I will come back to visit again soon.. I like this city better the Suzhou. even thou suzhou is older..
Written 28 November 2011
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bhumi
36 contributions
June 2019 • Couples
Beautiful park alongside lake, has a chinese 7 floor temple named pagoda the view from the 7 th floor is beautiful and you can view entire jiaxing city.
Written 8 June 2019
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Cheryl M
Ocklawaha, FL107 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
This is a must see when you're in the area! Tells about some of the history of the area, you over see the city in the Pagoda. Nice place to walk and see authentic China architecture.
Written 29 September 2018
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Matteo
Province of Verona, Italy67 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
If you are in jiaxing it's worth with too pay a visit here.
There is a nice walking street all around where you can also jogging.
Nice sightseeing and good place to escape from the city mess.
There is a nice walking street all around where you can also jogging.
Nice sightseeing and good place to escape from the city mess.
Written 7 December 2017
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Angelady74
Toowoomba, Australia221 contributions
A really lovely place. Just be aware that it can be quite confusing where to actually catch the boat out to the island - we did a lot of walking to and fro, even with my Chinese friend. There is a sweet little tea shop on the smaller island you can walk over to that served quite delicious pizza and pasta of all things with a lovely view. There is a replica of the boat where communism was signed into existence on the bigger island. We didn't make it to the museum but I don't feel we missed out.
Written 21 May 2015
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Henrikps
Kolding, Denmark90 contributions
Very nice area for a walk on the small walkways. Approximately 10 km around the lake. Very quit area with ok amount of people. No real restaurants in the area.
Written 9 May 2015
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overseas_engineer
Salford, UK167 contributions
Jan 2013 • Solo
It was a rainy sunday morning and the lake looked wonderful, we did not take the boat trips to the islands due to time they were priced at 60RMB but I dont know how long for.
Written 14 January 2013
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miratyr
53 contributions
June 2019
Nice trip by cruise ship, next by feet. this lake is people made area for relaxing. It is nice place. Many couples have hear wedding day.
Written 28 October 2019
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Otto B
Waterloo, Belgium2,096 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
The South Lake is certainly one of the tourist attractions o f the city. A boat ride brings you to some of the scenic spots. Don't miss it!!
Written 30 May 2018
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