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"There are eight neighborhoods with diverse water and landscape expressions encircling Jinji Lake.Each neighborhood has its own identity. Neighborhoods on the western and northern shores, closer to the city of Suzhou, feature broad promenades that attract residents and workers to the water's edge. Waterfront parks are adjacent to shopping, entertainment, and cultural destinations. These neighborhoods have names like Cityside Harbor, Marina Cove, Grand Promenade, and Arts and Entertainment Village.
On the eastern and southern shores, farther from Suzhou, lie lakefront destinations for more passive recreation and environmental education; these neighborhoods are poetically named Reflection Point, Discovered Island, Mirror's Crossing, and Reflection Gardens."
We spent 2 different days at Jin Ji Lake exploring different areas.
Then we walked towards Cityside Harbor Plaza. Unfortunately, I had on new shoes and ended up with sore feet, but I did enjoy the views. There was an area with a large wading pool, and there were bumper boats and some big plastic inflatables that you got inside of and ran in like a hamster wheel (I'm sure Leah will post those!). Leah would have stayed there all day, but we convinced her to keep going.
Along Li Gong Di Causewaylong area with International shopping, restaurants and bars. We ate at a restaurant called Boya Music Bar and Restaurant, which was alongside of a canal off the lake. We sat inside, but right along the front of the restaurant where we could see outside. They were playing American country oldies music and there was a slight breeze coming in through the open doors and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Jim said their ribs were better than those at TGIFriday's!
There were many unique statues along the way, lots of places to rent bikes, small kite shops, and of course snack and drink shops - and LOTS of people! When we got to our destination, Rainbo Walk, we went to cold Stone Creamery and relaxed for awhile. We still had a couple of hours until the night show would start so we enjoyed one of our favorite past times - people watching.
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