Jinji Lake
Jinji Lake (simplified Chinese: 金鸡湖; traditional Chinese: 金雞湖; pinyin: Jīnjī Hú, literally Golden Rooster Lake) is a small fresh water lake located in the central part of Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, China. It occupies an area of 7.18 square kilometers and its average depth is about 2.5 to 3 meters. There are two man-made islands in the lake.[1]
| Jinji Lake 金鸡湖 | |
|---|---|
West bank of Jinji Lake with Suzhou skyline in the background: day (2008, top) and night (2017, bottom) | |
| Location | Suzhou, Jiangsu |
| Coordinates | 31.313611°N 120.691667°E |
| Type | Fresh water lake |
| Basin countries |  |
| Average depth | 2.5–3 m (8.2–9.8 ft) (average) |
| Islands | 2 |
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Tourism
The lake is one of the largest inland lakes in China.[2] The northern and western shores of the lake is concentrated on shopping and entertainment amenities.[3] The green spaces are along the eastern and southern shore.[3]
See also
References
- "金鸡湖景区" (in Chinese). Retrieved 2012-06-28.
- "Jinji Lake, Suzhou: How to Have Fun & Get There". www.travelchinaguide.com. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
- "Jinji Lake".
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