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