Is this Erhai Lake? No, this is the suburbs of Shanghai

Address📍Junction of Qingpu District, Shanghai and Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province
Admission: Free! Free! Free!
Opening hours: Open all day (recommended visit time 1-2 days)
Transportation:
✅ Self-driving: Navigate to "True Love Pier/Rainbow Bridge Parking Lot," about 1 hour from Shanghai
✅ Public transport: Metro Line 17 → Cao Ying Road Station, transfer to Kunshan Bus C5 → Resort Station
✨ Must-visit spots (with photo spots)
1️⃣ Rainbow Bridge🌉
The longest arch bridge in the Yangtze River Delta (1.47 km). At sunset, the bridge glows golden-orange, and its reflection in the water is stunning! Recommended to visit before dusk, wearing a light-colored dress for better photos～📸
2️⃣ True Love Pier❤️
Lakeside market + coffee shop, full of atmosphere! Recommended to order a latte and sit by the shore, enjoy the breeze and lake view—super chill～ There’s also a colorful graffiti wall nearby, a must for couples’ photos!
3️⃣ Baoguo Temple + Small Fishing Village🍁
Thousand-year-old ginkgo trees turn golden in autumn, and the wooden boardwalk at the fishing village pier extends into the lake, perfect for shooting "Erhai Lake style" photos! In the evening, you can buy fresh lake seafood at the small fishing village and wait for the orange sea sunset🌇
4️⃣ Mangang Waiting for the Wind🌼
A flower sea peninsula in spring and summer, with cosmos and pink muhly grass that look like a fairy tale! The "Lonely Tree" and colorful canopy next to the highway café are hidden photo spots, perfect for an Instagram-worthy vibe!
5️⃣ Half Marathon Lawn Camping Area⛺️
A huge lawn area where you can bring your own tent and picnic. Watching the starry sky at night is super romantic! Remember to bring a portable stove and moisture-proof mat, and keep warm as it can be windy by the lake～❄️
🍜 Food Recommendations
Must-try lake delicacies: Steamed white silk fish, braised river eel, crispy fried eel strips
Special snacks: Bubble wontons, pan-fried buns, grass chicken gluten soup
Dining spots: Restaurants near True Love Pier / Small fishing village farmhouse (recommended Gu Jia Ge Hotel)
🏕️ Accommodation & Camping Tips
Camping: You can camp at Huanhu Avenue, Half Marathon Lawn, Mangang Waiting for the Wind; weekends are busy, so arrive early to secure a spot!
Hotels: Lakeside guesthouses (Da Le Zhi Ye / Yuntu · Dianshan Lake) or high-end resorts (Sun Island)
Overnight tips: Large temperature difference by the lake, bring a thick jacket; public restrooms have no showers, bring wet wipes
📸 Photo Guide
Best time: Early morning / evening (sunrise and sunset are stunning!)
Props to enhance photos: Straw hat👒, picnic basket🧺, bubble machine, kite🪁
Recommended photo spots: Middle section of Rainbow Bridge, True Love Pier boardwalk, Small fishing village wooden pier, Flower sea peninsula "Lonely Tree"
🚗 Self-driving Tips
Navigation note: True Love Pier should be accessed via "Wangjin Road" detour; some sections of Huanhu Avenue have traffic restrictions!
Parking: Free! But parking spaces are tight on weekends, recommend arriving early or parking at Half Marathon Lawn parking lot
Cycling: The cycling path on Huanhu Avenue is very comfortable; you can rent a bike or bring your own
⚠️ Notes
Weather alert: Check the weather in advance; rainy days make the lake gray and affect photos!
Environmental protection: Please take your camping trash with you and protect this pure land～
Mosquito prevention: Many mosquitoes in spring and summer, bring insect repellent!
Fireworks: Small fireworks allowed in some areas, pay attention to safety
Recommended itinerary (1-day tour)
Morning: Coffee at True Love Pier + photos at Rainbow Bridge → Noon: Picnic at Flower Sea Peninsula → Afternoon: Camping at Half Marathon Lawn → Evening: Watch the sunset at Small Fishing Village → Return trip