Taihu
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Large freshwater lake in Jiangsu, China
Taihu, also known as Lake Tai or Lake Taihu, is a lake in the Yangtze Delta and the third largest freshwater lake in China. The lake is in Jiangsu province and a significant part of its southern shore forms its border with Zhejiang. With an area of 2,250 square kilometers (869 sq mi) and an average depth of 2 meters (6.6 ft), it is the third-largest freshwater lake entirely in China, after Poyang and Dongting. The lake contains about 90 islands, ranging in size from a few square meters to several square kilometers.
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- 31.473, 120.283
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 3 m
Overview of Taihu
Set in China, Taihu is a destination. The local offer centres on nature, water sports and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Taihu
Nature in Taihu
(4)Nature lovers get Gardens, Lakes, Natural Places and Nature. Everything listed here comes from what Taihu is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Taihu
(2)Looking for water sports? Taihu has Rafting and Sailboats. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Taihu.
Adventure in Taihu
(1)Looking for adventure? Taihu has Treasure Hunts. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Taihu.
Culture in Taihu
(1)Looking for culture? Taihu has Statues. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Taihu's own activity tags.
Sports in Taihu
(1)On the sports side, Taihu offers Golf. Everything listed here comes from what Taihu is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Taihu
(2)Taihu records Fishing and Secret under other activities. Everything listed here comes from what Taihu is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Taihu
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Taihu are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching China. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Taihu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taihu known for?
- Taihu, in China, is best known for nature, water sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Taihu?
- Recorded activities in Taihu include Gardens, Lakes, Natural Places, Nature and Rafting. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Taihu?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Taihu located?
- Taihu is located in China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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