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Recently, a high-speed service area in the mainland has quickly become popular on the Internet!
When people think of highway rest stops, they often think of them as simple stops for drivers and travelers to take a short break, use the restroom, or buy some food to quench their hunger. These rest stops tend to be small and have nothing to do with luxury and sophistication. Most travelers only stay for about 20 minutes as they are not designed to be places for long stays.
When it comes to Suzhou, people naturally think of its long history and culture and the unique charm of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. The gardens of Suzhou, represented by the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, the Lion Forest, etc., have their own characteristics and integrate the essence of ancient garden architecture art. The Yangcheng Lake Service Area is the only way to get to these cultural attractions.
It can be said that people's common sense has been completely refreshed here. Known as "China's most beautiful high-speed service area", this service area is also the most distinctive service area, attracting many tourists every day, and has easily become a popular check-in place and Internet hotspot. I believe that many people are already curious about this distinctive service station at this time.
It is a convenient stop on the expressway managed by Jiangsu Ninghu Expressway Co., Ltd. The Yangcheng Lake service area is not only a key hub for the shared section of the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway and the Shanghai-Rong Expressway, but also has become one of the largest service areas in China with its huge construction scale, covering an area of 40,000 square meters.
Since its first opening in 1996, the Yangcheng Lake service area has completed a series of renovations and upgrades in 2019. After several alterations and expansions, the service area was only officially opened to the public nearly two years ago. It takes at least two to three hours to explore the entire area, showing its spaciousness and facilities.
As soon as you step into this area, you will immediately notice that it has a unique look that sets it apart from other lounge areas. It abandons the common modern reinforced concrete structure and instead adopts the architectural elements of Suzhou's classical gardens. Here, you can see exquisite pavilions, tranquil water pavilions, and cornices, all of which reflect the essence of Suzhou garden design, as if it is a miniature version of a classical garden.
Walking through it, you will feel like you are in the Grand View Garden in the famous book "Dream of Red Mansions", and you will completely forget that this is actually just a service area for you to stop during your journey. In this elegant atmosphere, I believe that everyone can unconsciously immerse themselves in the charm of this culture.
The scenery of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River has long become a rare service area scenery in China, and the charm of the Yangcheng Lake service area is far more than that, it introduces an intangible cultural heritage exhibition hall with an area of 3,000 square meters. Suzhou's long-standing cultural heritage, such as exquisite Suzhou embroidery, time-honored Song brocade and delicate fan surfaces, are exhibited here, and various intangible cultural heritage skills are dazzling. Across the road from the intangible cultural heritage exhibition hall is the equally spacious 3,000-square-meter science and technology exhibition hall.
Cutting-edge interactive games such as VR are available here, making it ideal for parents and children to explore and have fun. The site showcases a rich and diverse array of Suzhou's intangible cultural heritage skills, including root art carving, miniature nuclear carving, delicate Suzhou embroidery, time-honored Song brocade and elegant fan paintings. Being in these intangible cultural heritage arts, you can not only feel the influence of culture, but also a kind of spiritual enjoyment. And, if a piece of art piques your interest, it can be bought.
Naturally, beyond exploration and Xi, when it comes to Yangcheng Lake, what is its most famous specialty? For food lovers, the answer is undoubtedly the hairy crab of Yangcheng Lake. These crabs are fat, juicy and delicious. Moreover, in the Yangcheng Lake rest area, in addition to tasting delicious hairy crabs, there are also a wide variety of other delicacies that are dizzying.
The service area is equipped with an à la carte pick-up area of more than 100 meters, which is the perfect solution for picky eaters. In addition, there are many famous food and beverage brands to choose from, including Wuxi's signature pork ribs with sauce, Nanjing's traditional duck blood vermicelli soup, Shanghai's classic crab roe xiaolongbao, and more. Here, just prepare to taste all kinds of food until you are satisfied!
Today, the Yangcheng Lake Service Area is not only a resting place for tourists, but also a platform for cultural exchange, which witnesses the interaction and integration between Suzhou and Shanghai, and also reflects the unique charm of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River.