Yangcheng Lake is not only a picturesque tourist destination, but also a world-famous holy land for "tasting crabs". Focusing on people's needs for "tasting crabs and watching the scenery", the local transportation is convenient and the catering tourism industry is unprecedentedly developed. Asi is located on the bank of Yangcheng Lake in Bacheng Town.

Crab Village is even more famous for “If you want to eat crab, go to Bacheng Asi Crab Village”.

From January to September every year, when the autumn wind blows and crabs' legs itch, the crowds of people coming to Crab Village to eat crabs are so busy that the whole road can be blocked.

Asi Crab Village's farm boat feast and authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs have made many people fascinated and confused: Where do such high-quality hairy crabs come from?

In early June, in order to arrange the peak season for "crab tasting" tourism in Yangcheng Lake in three months, the author set out from Shanghai, took the "Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway", went to the "visit point" of Asi Crab Village, and passed the Kunshan Pass for 5 kilometers and turned to S5.

Take the Chengdu Expressway in the direction of Bacheng, Taicang. It will take up to ten minutes to get off at Bachengkou. Turn right at the end to Hubin Road. Pass the gate of Crab Garden and continue 200 meters ahead. Go in from Entrance No. 6 and you will reach Asi 200 meters away.

Crab farm.

Word-of-mouth from old fishermen: "If you want to eat crabs, go to Bacheng Asi Crab Village." "This is how everyone expresses their affection. For us, it is our duty to do conscientious things without seeking fame." "Asi Crab Village"

Big boss," Ah Si said.

Ah Si is 53 years old this year. He has a weathered face and is honest and honest. He looks like an old fisherman at first glance. When the author mentioned the reputation of "If you want to eat crabs, go to Bacheng Ah Si Crab Village", he seemed a little uneasy and thought that was all.

It's a "false name".

But in fact, it is precisely because of his attitude that people trust him without reason.

When the author suggested that it would be best to supply a batch of hairy crabs in August, Ah Si simply refused.

"We have always adhered to the 'three no-sales'. First, we do not sell before the fishing starts. There is a unified time for hairy crab fishing, usually in mid-September. Before this time, we have no crabs to sell; second, we do not sell in excess of the quantity. Our hairy crabs

They are all raised by themselves. More than a dozen relatives raise more than 260 acres together. The quantity is not very large. If the catch is sold out, you have to catch it again, and it is impossible to have unlimited quantities; thirdly, many local and foreign brands are not sold.

The businessman came to us and told us that he didn’t need us to find crabs and would only give him a share in the name of Ah Si Crab Shop, but we firmly refused,” Ah Si introduced his principles.

Obviously, Ah Si's principles are a bit "stupid".

For many merchants, selling before the harvest can make a lot of money by taking advantage of the diners' mentality of "eat first, hurry up"; "selling in unlimited quantities" can receive more tourists and make more money; and "selling OEM

"It is a "good business" with no capital and profit.

Why didn't Ah Si do this?

"That would be a disservice to one's heart and ruin one's reputation!" Ah Si said.

It is precisely because of this "silly" persistence that the saying "If you want to eat crab, go to Bacheng Asi Crab Village" has spread like wildfire many years ago.

Starting from the end of June every year, reservation calls start pouring in from all over the country.

Especially gourmets in Shanghai and Hangzhou will even decide the specific time and number of people three months in advance.

Ah Si didn't know what "word-of-mouth marketing" was, but he used his principles to win the highest reputation.

There is no huge profit from hairy crabs, so tourists can feel good about eating them. Asi Crab Village has more than ten private rooms of various sizes and three halls.

The business area reaches 800 square meters and the decoration is simple.

However, among the thousands of hotels in Bacheng, it can only be regarded as mid-range. It does not have the "high-end" decoration that matches the big name as imagined. Is it because of financial constraints that you are reluctant to spend money, or because you want to save trouble and don't want to make a fuss?

"None of them!" Xiao Zhu, the "young master" of Asi Crab Village, told the author, "My old man's thoughts are very 'real'. He said that when tourists come to us to eat hairy crabs, they will feel good about the food, enjoy the benefits, and provide good service.

Good is the most important thing.” Indeed, there are no so-called “sky-priced” dishes and “luxury” set meals at Asi Crab Village, only Yangcheng Lake’s farm dishes and fishermen’s banquets.

The protagonist is a pair of authentic Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs with red shells, white bellies and golden hooks lying in a bamboo cage. When they are brought to the table with their steaming aroma, they always cause waves of "commotion" and the diners are always impatient.

They patiently stretched their legs, peeled off their navels, and sucked the ointment. They were all intoxicated with the pleasure of tasting "the chelated jade is both full" in front of the lake and mountains.

What is even more unforgettable for diners is that whether it is hairy crabs or other dishes, the prices and portions of the dishes at Ah Si Crab Village are always much more affordable than those of "luxury" hotels, and the hygiene and service are not inferior.

As for the free explanation of the historical allusions of Yangcheng Lake and the introduction of hairy crab growth and breeding knowledge, most hotels are simply unable to do so. Firstly, it is "unaffordable" and secondly, there is no staff. However, Asi Crab Village has no difficulty.

"My old man has been raising crabs by Yangcheng Lake all his life. No one knows the ancient and modern stories of Yangcheng Lake and the knowledge of crab raising better than him. Tourists who come to us to eat crabs call him the 'living dictionary' of Yangcheng Lake. For foreign tourists, we not only

They will introduce the stories about Yangcheng Lake, recommend scenic spots around Yangcheng Lake, and help plan travel time. Most professional tour guides don’t know these things and can’t explain them,” Xiao Zhu told the author.

From the introductions of Ah Si and Xiao Zhu, the author gained a new understanding of Ah Si Crab Village: Ah Si Crab Village is not only a gourmet destination for “if you want to eat crabs, go to Bacheng Ah Si Crab Village”;

The "tourist attraction" of Yangcheng Lake wins with price and service.

Perhaps, this is the "ultimate secret" that makes Ah Si Crab Village famous all over the world.