Tai Lake, located in the Yangtze River Delta traverses Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces and Shanghai. Covering an area of 2,338 square kilometers (about 902 square miles), the lake is the third largest freshwater Lake in China, 400 times the size of West Lake in Hangzhou. Four tourist cities, Wuxi, Suzhou, Changzhou and Huzhou are located on the shores of the lake.

In addition to the stunning scenery that surrounds the area, fish and other seafood caught in the lake can be enjoyed by visitors. White bait, white fish, white shrimp, and aquatic plants are among the delicacies harvested in abundance from the lake.

Scenery around the Tai Lake

The scenery of Tai Lake changes as you pass the different cities that surround it. There are 48 islets and 72 peaks scattered throughout the lake. Among the best known are Turtle Head Islet, Fairy Islands of Tai Lake (Three-Mount Island), and East and West Dongting Hills. As the lake is the cradle of culture for the Wu and Yue dynasties, a large number of cultural relics can be seen on the shores of Tai Lake as well.

In Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, Turtle Head Islet, Fairy Islands of Tai Lake (Three-Mount Island), Three Kingdoms City and Water Margin City etc. are all worth a visit. Get more sceneries of Tai Lake in Wuxi.

Cruise Information

From Wuxi, you can take a memorable cruise around Tai Lake. On the wharfs of Turtle Head Islet, you can find motor boats, yachts, sailboats and other kinds of cruise boats that will take you in whatever direction you choose -- to Fairy Island, Three Kingdoms City, Water Margin City, Lingshan Hill Scenery, etc.

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