South Lake of Jiaxing, Zhejiang｜A beautiful lake with a rich history.

South Lake of Jiaxing is named after its location south of Jiaxing City. It boasts beautiful scenery, with islands such as Lake Heart Island and Little Yingzhou Island in the lake. On the shore, there are ancient sites such as Wu Xiang Temple and Hao Gu Pagoda. The South Lake Scenic Area not only features the characteristics of Jiangnan water towns, but also has a rich red culture. It is a tourist destination that integrates natural beauty, cultural landscapes, and revolutionary history. 🎫Tickets: Free (Boat fee: 20r) 🕰️Opening hours: All day 🌈Recommended attractions 1⃣️Hui Jing Yuan The main entrance to the South Lake Scenic Area and the pier for boat rides. Take a boat from Hui Jing Yuan Pier to Lake Heart Island (ID card required for boarding). Take a boat to Lake Heart Island and climb the Smoke and Rain Tower. Look out into the distance, the wind here seems even stronger! 2⃣️Lake Heart Island - "First Congress" Memorial Boat Walk around Lake Heart Island and you will see the famous "Red Boat". 3⃣️Lake Heart Island - Smoke and Rain Tower Emperor Qianlong visited the South Lake eight times during his six southern tours. He wrote poems to express his feelings, and favored the Smoke and Rain Tower. Some places can only be truly appreciated when you reach them. Du Mu's poem "Four hundred and eighty temples in the Southern Dynasties, how many towers are in the smoke and rain?" The "Smoke and Rain Tower" is here, and you can say "Spring is not late, I have arrived in the real Jiangnan!" ⚠️Notes 1. It is recommended to enter the park from Hui Jing Yuan, especially for those taking a boat ride. 2. Self-driving visitors can park for free on Nanxi West Road between Hui Jing Yuan and Hero Park. 3. It is best to enter from the main gate of Hui Jing Yuan. There is a pavilion on the right-hand side where you can buy boat tickets. Boat tickets range from 20/36/60/98 yuan. After comparison, it is recommended to purchase the 36 yuan South Lake-Moon River joint ticket for the following itinerary. 📍Address: No. 1 Nanxi West Road, Nanhu District, Jiaxing Transportation routes ①. Train station - South Lake Scenic Area: Take bus No. 1 (inner ring) from the train station to Haiyan Tang Road Nanxi West Road Station and get off. ②. High-speed rail station - South Lake Scenic Area: Take bus No. 71 (red tourism special line) from Jiaxing South Railway Station to South Lake Scenic Area (Hui Jing Yuan) Station and get off. ③. North Bus Station - South Lake Scenic Area: Take bus No. 8 from North Bus Station to South Lake Hui Jing Yuan Station and get off.