Sea of Bamboo in Yixing

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The Sea of Bamboo in Yixing is one of the top scenic areas located just outside of Wuxi, covering a total area of about 667 hectares. The vast bamboo forest is reflected in the tranquil waters of Mirror Lake, it shores a perfect to cycle around.

Tips

Location: Dingshu Town, Yixing, Wuxi

Tickets: 80 yuan ($12.16) per person, 70 yuan per person for a round trip tour by cable car, 10 yuan for bike hire and 20 yuan for tandem bicycles.

Opening hours: 8:00 – 16:30

Parking fees: 10 yuan/small vehicle and 20 yuan/large vehicle

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Mirror Lake

The lake's name is derived from its calmness and serenity, on windless days the lake is so still and clear that it resembles a mirror. At Yingzhu Pavilion on the shore of the lake, visitors can admire the vista of glittering water, green bamboo trees and blue sky. Craspedacusta sinensis, a freshwater jellyfish, can be found in Mirror Lake. These particular types of jellyfish have existed for 1.5 billion years. They are often referred to as "pandas in the water". 

The Jade Corridor

The Jade Corridor, a winding footpath with a length of more than 1,000 meters, is shaded by bamboo. The trees overlap with each other to form an arch, making the pathway look more like a corridor. All that can be heard is the gentle rustle of leaves in the wind and the trickling of spring water.