Where is Lihu Lake?
Lihu Lake, also known as Wuli Lake, is an inner lake where Taihu Lake extends into Wuxi. Located in the southwest suburb of Wuxi, a famous city in the south of the Yangtze River, it is about 10 km away from the city center. It is gourd-shaped. It is 6 kilometers long from east to west, 0.3 ~ 1.8 kilometers wide from north to south, and covers an area of 8.0 square kilometers. The southeast is connected with Taihu Lake by Shili Changguangxi.
Lihu area is a blessed land with wonderful landscape combination and profound historical and cultural accumulation in Taihu Lake, Wuxi. Here, according to legend, more than 2,500 years ago, the doctor of Yue helped Gou Jian, the king of Yue, to defeat the State of Wu. After his success, he retired and lived in seclusion with his teacher in Lihu, and wrote the first monograph on artificial fish farming in fishing villages near Lihu. They went boating on the lake, and had a good time watching "Smoke Far from the Tree Mountain" in the morning and "Monthly Cold Level" at dusk. In memory of Fan Li, Wuli Lake is also called Lihu Lake.
Characteristics of Lihu Lake
1, natural scenery: Lihu Lake has a wide water surface and clear water quality. The islands in the lake are dotted with trees and trees, which are in harmony with Taihu Lake. Here, you can visit the lakes and mountains by boat, or walk by the lake to feel the fresh air and beautiful scenery.
2. Human landscape: There are rich human landscapes around Lihu Lake, including famous gardens such as Liyuan and Jichang Garden. These gardens attract countless tourists with their exquisite architecture and profound cultural connotation. In addition, there are many ancient buildings and historical sites around Lihu Lake, such as Tianning Temple and Hengyun Mountain Site, which have witnessed the history and culture here.
3. Food culture: Wuxi enjoys a high reputation in food. There are many famous snacks and special dishes around Lihu Lake, such as Wuxi ribs and drunken crabs in Lihu Lake. It is also a unique enjoyment to taste local food here.
4. Leisure and entertainment: There are many hotels, resorts and other leisure facilities around Lihu Lake, which are suitable for vacation and recuperation. In addition, there are rich recreational activities here, such as musical fountains and night tours, which bring more fun to tourists.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Lihu Lake.