Yangcheng Lake is the first lake where seawater meets fresh water at the intersection of the Yangtze River. The water level is stable at about 2 meters all the year round. The terrain is complex and the light is sufficient. The lake is rich in biological species, while the lake is rich in rice, aquatic plants and snails are fatter. The unique geographical conditions provide a good environment for the growth of hairy crabs.

yangcheng lake hairy crab

Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs have four characteristics: green back, white belly, yellow hair and golden claws. 1. The crab shell of Yangcheng Lake is bluish gray, smooth and shiny; 2. The navel pasted with mud is crystal clear and white, with no black spots; 3. The crab legs are yellow and the roots are tall and straight; Crab claws are golden yellow, strong and can stand upright on the glass. Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are tender and delicious. Eating other foods after eating will make you feel tasteless in your mouth.

Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs have been favored by diners since ancient times, forming a unique crab-eating culture. Hundreds of years ago, the ancients regarded Yangcheng Lake crab as "the only thing in life" and enjoyed it as food. Mrs. Zhang Taiyan and Mrs. Tang Guoli wrote a poem: "If Yangcheng crab tastes good, why live in Suzhou in this life!" Jin Yong buys hundreds of pounds of hairy crabs every autumn to entertain guests, and designates Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs every time. Usually, people compare the hairy crab to the best taste, because it has the necessary color, fragrance, taste, shape and quality of food. Zhang Dai, a writer in the Ming Dynasty, once said that eating hairy crabs "has five flavors without adding vinegar or salt".