荡藕盛产于苏州东南隅的黄天荡,故又名“南荡藕”.这里,湖荡星罗棋布,水深适度,塘泥肥沃,极宜栽种莲藕、菱角、鸡头米、菱白、荸荠等水生作物.而荡藕、菱角和鸡头米则素有“南荡三杰”的美誉.每当中秋前后,正是荡藕应市 Osmanthus fragrans rich in southeast corner of Suzhou Huang Tiansang, so it is also known as “South Dangou.” Here, the lake draining the stars, moderate depth of water, ponds fertile, very suitable for the cultivation of lotus root, water chestnut, rice head, water chestnuts, water chestnuts and other aquatic crops While lotus root, water chestnut and chicken head rice is known as “South swing three Jie” reputation.