The origins of Taihu Lake have long been a mystery, with debates spanning from ancient scholars' theories to modern geologists' hypotheses. The sedimentation theory proposed by Ding Wenjiang and Heidenshuh, the lagoon formation theory advocated by Zhu Kezhen, and the meteorite impact hypothesis are just a few of the theories attempting to unravel the enigma of Taihu's origins. However, a unified answer remains elusive, making the study of Taihu Lake's formation both challenging and intriguing.