From Suzhou, we moved to Wuxi. It was pretty cold in Wuxi, temperature ranging from 6 to 15C. But the coldest winter we had was not in Wuxi. That would be another story to tell later.
If Suzhou is famous for canals and silk, then Wuxi is famous for its beautiful lakes and production of fresh water pearls.
One of such famous lakes was Taihu lake. It was a very big lake. Cannot see the whole lake from one side. To me, it was like a sea.
In Wuxi, we were met by the local tour guide. Cold and windy day so everyone wasn't so happy to stand in the cold for so long.
Luckily they provided bus to bring us around. Quicker, easier, warmer as the bus covered with thick plastic sheet. 30RMB per person but free for young kids.
The route shown in the bus. We made 2 stops and our tour guide briefed us on the purpose of Taihu lake.
First stop was here where you could see birds habitat. Sombre and calm winter view here.
2nd stop was here, a pier. The lake view was equally mesmerising here.
This was just a small stretch of Lake Taihu. A natural reserve and park. Other part of the lake were kept for fresh oyster farm and other water activities.
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The view of the lake is so serene and beautiful. So did you get to see the pearls?
Very nice photos taken of the beautiful places you visited. Did you enjoy the fresh oysters from the farm?
Not on the lake but we did visited the pearl shop
We did have fresh oysters in Wuxi. I guess they are from the farm.
I miss out Wuxi when I brought my mom to Shanghai and Hangzhou for christmas holiday 5 years ago. Did you manage to try the fresh oyster and buying the pearl too?
I don't see a lot of people in your photos including the ones in the previous posts. Winter? All indoors keeping warm?
We went to the pearl shop the next day. We bought pearl powder. As for iysters, we tasted in a buffet the next day too.
There was, at the path along the lake while we rode on the mini bus. Not many though, pretty cold to walk I guess.
huhu nice trip I guess. I'm going Xi'an next year :D Hope not that cold.
The photo is nice. The place looks serene. The tour bus looks cute.
Very beautiful and serene lake. Reminds me of my visit to beijing.
I like photo #1, #2 and #10.
Bus with thick plastic sheet over it! This is so unique!
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