Yangcheng Lake is a freshwater
lake about 3 kilometers northeast of the town of Suzhou in
Jiangsu , 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 , Changshu
and Kunshan and has a surface area of about 20 square kilometers.
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.
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