On the banks of Jinji Lake, romance, art and diverse consumption scenarios converge. There are multiple leisure and recreation options which allow visitors to know better about Suzhou and fall in love with the city. During the carnival, the Jinji Lake area highlights the theme of “One Life, One Lifetime”.
01. Jinji Lake Fitness Trail, a symbol of love
The 13.14-kilometer fitness trail along Jinji Lake carries the romantic meaning of “One Life, One Lifetime”. Visitors can use a mini program on WeChat to record a run or walk around the lake, and complete the online clock-ins to earn points for unlocking a romantic reward.
Time: September-November
02. Love
at Jinji Lake 
Couples who complete their marriage registration at the Sino-French Wall of Love (a replica of the famous Le mur des je t’aime in France) in Ligongdi Cultural and Creative Block and those celebrating the 10th, 25th or 50th anniversary of their marriage this year can enjoy free rides on the “Suzhou Eye” Ferris wheel and the cruise ships heading toward Taohua Island.
Time: September-November
03. Collection of pictures of landmarks around Jinji Lake
An online campaign is going on to collect pictures of 18 landmarks around Jinji Lake from visitors. The participants have chances to win prizes and have their pictures shown on multiple platforms.
Time September-November
04. The “Marvelous SIP?Charming Jinji Lake” picture collection campaign
The participants can submit original pictures through the designated online platforms. Also, they have opportunities to win prizes and have their pictures shown online.
Time: September-November
05. Love and Art?Jinji Lake Romantic Art Season
The art museums and galleries around Jinji Lake, such as the Ming Gallery of Art and the Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art, have jointly launched the “Love and Art?Jinji Lake Romantic Art Season”, fusing love in art.
Time: September-November
06. Concerts on Jinji Lake shores
About 100 concerts are scheduled around Jinji Lake, including the weekend concerts under the “Summer Night in SIP” and “Autumn Night in SIP” programs, the “Waterfront Concerts” at Harmony Times Square and Moon Harbor and those at Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre. The Jinji Lake Music Fountain gives fascinating water and light shows.
Time: September-November
07 Diverse fairs and bazaars
A variety of fairs, bazaars and the likes are on the schedule, including those at Suzhou Eslite Bookstore, the Lakefront 158 and the 688 Arts & Fashion Space, the Sunset Fair and the SIP Taiwan Food Festival at Shin Kong Place (Suzhou), weaving symbols of love and artistic elements into the local romantic and fashionable ambiance.
Time: September-November
