Lake Shi, Suzhou

Name: Lake Shi
Address: Suzhou, China

#36 among attractions in Suzhou

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lake Shi or Shi Hu, literally Stone Lake, is a fresh water lake located in the southeast of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. It is closed to Shangfang Mountain, which is a national forest park of China, and it is about 4.5 kilometers away from the urban area of Suzhou. The most famous spot of it is "Lake Shi String of Moons" on August 17 of the Chinese calendar, when nine reflections of the moon appear in a line. Lake Shi was a bay of the Lake Tai in ancient times. ()

Local name: 石湖 Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 31°14'46"N, 120°35'28"E

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Nearby attractions include: Master of the Nets Garden, Canglang Pavilion, Pan Gate, Garden of Pleasance.

4.4 miNE
Historic garden with water and pavilions
Master of the Nets Garden, Suzhou
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3.9 miNE
Park, Historical place, Garden
Canglang Pavilion, Suzhou
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3.2 miN
City wall
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4.7 miN
Park
Garden of Pleasance, Suzhou
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3.8 miNE
Temple, Museum
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3.5 miE
Bridge
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4.8 miN
Garden,
Mountain Villa with Embracing Beauty, Suzhou
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4.8 miW
Town
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2.1 miSW
Nature, Mountain, Natural attraction
Shangfang Mountain, Suzhou
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3.6 miN
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
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Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Suzhou City Stadium, Suzhou
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