Is this Erhai Lake? No, this is the outskirts of Shanghai

Address 📍: Border of Qingpu District, Shanghai and Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province Admission: Free! Free! Free! Opening hours: All day (recommended visit time: 1-2 days) Transportation: ✅ Self-driving: Navigate to "True Love Pier/Rainbow Bridge Parking Lot," about 1 hour from Shanghai ✅ Public transportation: Take Metro Line 17 → Transfer to Kunshan C5 bus at Caoyinglu Station → Get off at Resort Station ✨ Must-visit spots (with photo locations) 1️⃣ Rainbow Bridge 🌉 The longest arch bridge in the Yangtze River Delta (1.47km). At sunset, the bridge turns golden orange with beautiful reflections in the water! Recommended to visit in the evening, wearing light-colored dresses for better photos ~ 📸 2️⃣ True Love Pier ❤️ Lakeside market + coffee shops with amazing vibes! Grab a latte and sit by the shore - super chill for enjoying the lake breeze. There's also a colorful graffiti wall nearby, perfect for couples' photos! 3️⃣ Baoguo Temple + Fishing Village 🍁 Thousand-year-old ginkgo trees turn golden in autumn. The wooden boardwalk extends into the lake from the fishing village pier - perfect for "Erhai-style" photos! In the evening, you can buy fresh lake fish at the fishing village and wait for the orange sunset 🌇 4️⃣ Mangang Waiting for Wind 🌼 A flower peninsula in spring and summer with Gesang flowers and pink muhly grass that looks like a fairy tale! The "lonely tree" and colorful canopy next to the roadside cafe are hidden photo spots with amazing Instagram vibes! 5️⃣ Half Marathon Lawn Camping Area ⛺️ Huge lawn area where you can bring your own tent for a picnic. Super romantic for stargazing at night! Remember to bring a portable stove and moisture-proof mat. It gets windy by the lake, so stay warm~ ❄️ 🍜 Food recommendations Must-try lake delicacies: Steamed white fish, braised river eel, shredded eel in hot oil Special snacks: Bubble small wontons, pan-fried buns, free-range chicken tendon soup Dining locations: Restaurants next to True Love Pier/Fishing Village farmhouse (recommend Gujia Pavilion Hotel) 🏕️ Accommodation & Camping Tips Camping: Lake Road, Half Marathon Lawn, and Mangang Waiting for Wind all allow camping. Arrive early on weekends to secure a spot! Hotels: Lakeside guesthouses (Daleyeye/Yuntu·Dianshan Lake) or high-end resorts (Sun Island) Overnight notes: Large temperature differences by the lake, bring thick jackets; public restrooms have no showers, bring wet wipes 📸 Photography guide Best times: Early morning/evening (sunrise and sunset are gorgeous!) Props that add value: Straw hat 👒, picnic basket 🧺, bubble machine, kite 🪁 Recommended spots: Middle section of Rainbow Bridge, True Love Pier boardwalk, Fishing Village wooden pier, "Lonely Tree" at the flower peninsula 🚗 Driving tips Navigation note: Take "Wangjin Road" detour to True Love Pier; some sections of Lake Road have traffic restrictions! Parking: Free! But spaces are limited on weekends, arrive early or park at the Half Marathon Lawn parking lot Cycling: The Lake Road cycling path is super comfortable; you can rent or bring your own bicycle ⚠️ Precautions Weather alert: Check the weather forecast in advance; rainy days make the lake look gray and affect photos! Environmental protection: Take your camping trash with you, protect this pristine land~ Mosquito prevention: Lots of mosquitoes in spring and summer, bring repellent! Fireworks: Small fireworks allowed in some areas, be careful Recommended itinerary (1-day tour) Morning: Coffee at True Love Pier + Rainbow Bridge photos → Noon: Picnic at the flower peninsula → Afternoon: Camping at Half Marathon Lawn → Evening: Catch the sunset at the Fishing Village → Return