Jinji Lake
金鸡湖 · Jīnjī Hú
Modern Suzhou: a big lake in the Industrial Park ringed by skyscrapers, the trouser-shaped Gate to the East, a music fountain and the Ligongdi causeway.
No booking needed2–3 hours (best at dusk)
Tip
Arrive before sunset, walk the Ligongdi causeway and watch the skyline light up. On fountain nights, get to the waterfront square early for a good spot.
- Opening hours
- Lakeside open all day. The music fountain runs on set evenings (e.g. 19:30, 30 min), announced on the 情定金鸡湖 WeChat account.
- Price
- Free. Boat trips from Moon Harbour extra.
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- Dongfangzhimen (Line 1) for the west shore and the Gate to the East; Ligongdi South (Line 5) for the causeway
- Address in Chinese
- 江苏省苏州市苏州工业园区金鸡湖
Photo: 钉钉 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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