One of the biggest markets for Wuxi hairy crabs is Yangshan Town, Wuxi. Yangshan Town is the water source protection area of Wuxi City, with a large area of Taihu Lake water surface, abundant water plants and rich aquatic resources, which is one of the main origins of hairy crabs. Every year from September to November is the harvest season of hairy crabs in Yangshan Town, and a large number of fresh hairy crabs are sold in local markets and major aquatic markets.