The Yangcheng Lake area features a diversity of events that integrate the joy of harvest with distinctive cultural tourism and sports experiences.
Enjoy crabs on this peninsula
01. The launch ceremony of the annual Yangcheng Lake hairy crab harvest
The launch ceremony of the annual Yangcheng Lake hairy crab harvest was held at Peninsula Model Flight Camp in September in tandem with a series of activities for people to know and taste crabs from Yangcheng Lake, which are highly sought after for their superior taste.
Time: September 26
02. Cooking competition
The 2025 Yangchenghu Peninsula Crab Season Cooking Competition at Suzhou Village, an outlet mall, gathered chefs who cooked delicate dishes with crabs.
Time: September 30
03. The food cooked with crabs
The Hairy Crab Festival held at Suzhou Village featured food cooked with crabs. Participants could enjoy delicious food while appreciating the beautiful scenery of the Yangchenghu Peninsula.
Time: September 30-November 2
Cycling around the peninsula
01. The 2025 Yangchenghu Peninsula Cycling Event
The routes for leisure riding, endurance training and speed racing link the most popular spots on the peninsula, allowing cyclists to enjoy amazing scenery all the way through.
Time: late October
02. Sports events
The 2025 WTA 125 Suzhou Open and 2025 ATP Challenger Tour held at Sungent International Tennis Center and the 11th Chinese Football Boys Champion Challenge at Yangchenghu Peninsula Football Park, plus various pairing activities, drew a great number of tennis and football enthusiasts to the peninsula.
Time: September-October
Art and fashion
01. The Autumn Life Season
A series of trendy and fun activities in Lianchi Lake Park, like camping, concerts, food market, paddleboarding and pet-friendly activities kept the participants enthralled.
Time: October 1-8
02. The Suzhou Yangcheng Peninsula Theme Park ? Lakeside Drama Festival
The Lakeside Drama Festival at Suzhou Yangcheng Peninsula Theme Park was the first event of its kind and scale held in Yangchenghu Peninsula Tourist Resort, featuring open-air live-action performances, immersive theaters and avant-garde performances, with over 60 performances staged every day.
Time: October 24-November 14
03. 2025 Art and Wellness Festival
Comprising multiple elements like tea, flowers, incenses and concerts, this event held at SANGHA Retreat by OCTAVE offered the participants a chance to immerse themselves in soothing sounds, fragrances and scenery — a perfect way to connect with nature and rejuvenate both mind and body.
Time: October 24-26
04. The “Ancient and Modern Trends” Series
● “A Grain of Wheat: The 1980s” Contemporary Art Memorial Exhibition
Time: September 9
Venue: Ui ART Center
● “Ancient & Modern Resonance” Caoxieshan Rice Paddy Concert
Time: September 20
Venue: The Archaeological Site Park of Caoxieshan
● The 4th Caoxieshan Harvest Carnival
Time: Middle and late October
Venue: The Archaeological Site Park of Caoxieshan
● “Autumn Night in SIP” concert by Qingjian Lake
Time: November
Venue: Qingjian Lake shore
