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Fairmont Yangcheng Lake
Kunshan, China · Fairmont · Core Luxury
Fairmont Yangcheng Lake stands on the shore of the only freshwater lake in China certified under geographic indication protection for hairy crab, the dazhaxie that gourmets have chased every autumn since the Song dynasty first wrote about it. Its Cantonese restaurant Yi Feng Court serves the crabs at their October peak, and the harvest officially opens around 25 September. The hotel is closed for a full renovation from 2026.
- 199 rooms
- Opened 2009
- Rooms from 484 sq ft (45 m²)
About Fairmont Yangcheng Lake
- Fairmont Yangcheng Lake opened in 2009 with 199 rooms on the shore of Yangcheng Lake in Kunshan.
- Yangcheng Lake hairy crab carries a Chinese Geographic Indication, comparable to an appellation, from the lake's clean, mineral-rich water.
- The seasonal harvest officially opens around 25 September, and the Song dynasty poet Su Dongpo praised the lake's crabs in verse.
- Yi Feng Court serves the crabs at their October peak, and the hotel is closed for a comprehensive renovation from 2026.
- Entry-level rooms start at 484 sq ft (45 m²).
History
Fairmont Yangcheng Lake opened in 2009 on the shores of Yangcheng Lake in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province — a scenic freshwater lake famous throughout China for its prized hairy crabs (dazhaxie), a seasonal delicacy. The resort sits adjacent to the historic Zhou Zhuang water village and the ancient water towns of the Yangtze River Delta. The property combines lakeside resort living with easy access to Suzhou and Shanghai, making it a popular weekend retreat. The hotel is undergoing a comprehensive renovation from 2026.
The setting
Fairmont Yangcheng Lake stands at 3668 West Ma'anshan Road in Kunshan, one hour from Shanghai and 30 minutes from central Suzhou, its fan-shaped low-rise footprint set within landscaped parkland on the shores of Yangcheng Lake. The lake's clean, mineral-rich waters have sustained China's finest hairy-crab farming tradition for over a millennium, drawing autumn pilgrims from across East Asia and giving this address a culinary prestige that few resort locations match. An adjacent golf course and the hotel's signature Cantonese restaurant Yi Feng Court complete a resort-scale offering, while the broader lake district provides boat tours and wetland trails with access to Suzhou's classical garden circuit. 12 km from Tinglin Garden.
Restaurants and bars
- ESSENCE all-day dining — Restaurant · International
- YI FENG COURT Chinese Restaurant — Restaurant · Cantonese and local favourites · Chef Master Chef (unnamed)
- LUWEI Lobby Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Willow Stream Spa — Award-winning signature spa of 1,300 sq m on the lake shore, with 6 treatment rooms and lake views.
- Sunset Dew Park — Free water park of about 33 acres north of the hotel, with team games, a bike ride, fishing and camping.
- Yue Feng Island Organic Farm — Organic farm with seasonal vegetables, fruit trees and greenhouses supplying the kitchens; shuttle available.
- Bee observation — Visit to the Yue Feng Organic Farm with twenty-five bee hives; honey is bottled and sold at Essence.
- Jade-bottomed swimming pool — Swimming pool with a jade bottom, set in the middle of the gardens.
- Recreation activities — Customised activities including golf putting, dragon boat riding on Yun River and kayaking.
Amenities
- Walk-in closet (in some rooms)
- Private balcony (most lake view rooms)
- Customized Sealy mattress with spinal protection concept
- 1.5m queen beds for twin rooms
- Nespresso coffee machine in Gold Rooms
- Le Labo amenities in Deluxe Park View Grand King
- Fairmont Gold: private lounge access
- Fairmont Gold: all-day honor bar
- Fairmont Gold: complimentary breakfast and afternoon canapes
- Fairmont Gold: dedicated concierge
- Video conferencing
- Outdoor spaces
- Scenic views
- High speed Wi-Fi
- Versatile spaces
- Outdoor garden
Awards
- Jiangsu's Leading Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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