Yangcheng Lake
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| Location | Jiangsu |
| Coordinates | 31°24′N 120°48′E / 31.4°N 120.8°ECoordinates: 31°24′N 120°48′E / 31.4°N 120.8°E |
| Basin countries | China |
Yangcheng Lake (Chinese: 阳澄湖; pinyin: Yángchéng Hú) is a freshwater lake about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northeast of the town of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China. It is the most famous area of origin for the Chinese mitten crabs which are a considered a delicacy.
Yangchen lake is located between Lake Tai and the Yangtze River. It crosses the boundary of the cities Wuxian, Changshu and Kunshan and has a surface area of about 20 square kilometres (7.7 sq mi).
The Chinese mitten crabs migrate from Yangcheng Lake towards the Yangtze delta for mating in September and October. The local fishermen harvest the animals during this migration. In 2002, the total production of Hairy Crabs in Yangcheng Lake was estimated to be about 1,500 tonnes (1,500 LT; 1,700 ST).
[edit] External links
- China Daily article on faked origins of Hairy Crabs
- Article on the lake and the crab by the Suzhou government
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