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.

   The Jinji Lake scenic spot is to offer one more tour item, the night tour, in the near future, and the night cruise is available at 19:30 Monday through Thursday as well as 19:30 and 20:30 during the weekend (Friday and Saturday) at the Wanghuge Dock on the west bank of Jinji Lake.