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Take a walk in Shanghu Lake 🚶🏻‍♀️ and enjoy the gentle time of the water town in Jiangnan 🌟 This is a travel guide I wrote after my trip to Shanghu Lake. I hope it will help those who need it. 👇🏻👇🏻 Introduction to Shanghu Lake Scenic Area 🌟 📍Shanghu Lake Scenic Area is located in Changshu City, Jiangsu Province. It is one of the famous freshwater lakes in Jiangnan, known for its clear water 🏞 and beautiful scenery 🙉. It has the tranquil beauty of a natural lake 🌳 and rich historical and cultural relics. It is an ideal place for tourists to relax and explore 🚶🏻‍♀️. 👍 Transportation 🚗 🚖 Self-driving: Depart from downtown Shanghai, take G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway to G15 Shenyang-Haikou Expressway, and arrive at Shanghu Lake Scenic Area in about 2 hours ⏰. 🚌 Bus: Take Changshu Bus No. 116 or 117 in downtown Changshu to Shanghu Lake Scenic Area. 🌿 🚞 Train: Take a train to Changshu Station, and then take a taxi or bus to Shanghu Lake Scenic Area. 🎒 Itinerary Suggestions 📆 Half-day tour: Visit the core area of Shanghu Lake Scenic Area in the morning, such as Hexiangzhou and Diaoyuzhu 🐟, and take a boat trip or relax by the lake in the afternoon. 🙉 📅 One-day tour: Visit Shanghu Lake Scenic Area 🌳 in the morning, and go to the nearby Shajiabang Scenic Area or Changshu Old Street in the afternoon to experience more local culture. 🐵 🌟🌟 Recommended Attractions ✅ Hexiangzhou: Lotus flowers bloom in summer 💐, and the fragrance is overflowing. It is a paradise for photography lovers. 📷 ✅ Diaoyuzhu: A small island in the lake 🏞, with a quiet environment, is a good place for fishing lovers. 🐟 ✅ Shanghu Lake Walkway: Walk along the walkway by the lake 🚶🏻‍♀️, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, and feel the tranquility of the water town in Jiangnan. 👀 Recommended Food 🥘 1️⃣ Changshu Beggar's Chicken 🍖: A whole chicken wrapped in mud and roasted, with tender meat and a fragrant aroma. 🤩 2️⃣ Steamed White Fish: Made with white fish from Shanghu Lake 🐟, steamed to retain the original flavor of the fish, with a delicate taste. 👍 Tips ❤️ Take this guide 🎒 and let's go to Shanghu Lake Scenic Area to feel the gentleness and beauty of the water town in Jiangnan 🙉. Here, every lotus leaf carries the coolness of summer 🏞, and every dish tells the local characteristics. 👍👍