Baofeng Lake, only 34 km away from the urban area of Zhangjiajie, 8 km away from Huanglong Cave, and 15 km away from Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, is part of Suoxiyu Nature Reserve. In 1984, Baofeng Lake Scenic Spot was opened to tourists. And it is currently under the management of Zhangjiajie Tourism Group Co.,Ltd.
What to see in Baofeng Lake?
Baofeng Lake is a lake type natural scenic area that combines natural landscapes and cultural customs within the quartz sandstone peak forest canyon landform. Baofeng Lake Tourist Spot is divided into seven major projects including a dynamic water scenic area, a water amusement area, a folk customs park, an animal attraction area, a Poly Resort, a Poly Entertainment Center, and a strange mountain climbing route.
There are over 20 famous attractions in the Baofeng Lake Scenic Spot including the mentioned Baofeng Waterfall, a Thread of Sky (Yi xian tian 一线天), a plank road built along the face of a cliff named the Cloudy Cliff Plank Road (Yun ya zhan dao 云崖栈道) , the Stockade Village of the Eagle's Nest (Ying wo zhai, 鹰窝寨), the South Sea, etc. The Stockade Village built on the mountain is over 1000 meters’ height; therefore it was named as the nest of the eagles. An ancient temple was built there; it is a mysterious place for the devout men and women. Here lists top attractions in Baofeng Lake.
Bofeng Waterfall is located right in front of the entrance gate, flying down from one hundred meters above with a thunderous sounds. So it is regarded as an attraction of spectacularity, and it is a must-see sightseeing for visitors.
Baofeng Lake Cruise is a the most wonderful event for visitors while they travel in the Baofeng Lake Scenic Spot. Baofeng Lake is an artificial lake created by blocking gorge and building dam. The shape of the lake is a square, with a length of 2.5 kilometers and a width ranged from 200 to 1000 meters. The average depth of the water is 72 meters. The water of the Baofeng Lake is absolutely clean and without pollutions as it is an alpine lake. Looking down at the lake from the hills, the lake is like a Jade surrounded in the mountains. Sailing to the centre island on the green lake, boarding on the lakeshore for a visit to the stockade village of the Eagle’s nest (Yingwo Zhai) becomes a agreeable experience for tourists.
Tourists can take a cruise ship visit Baofeng lake. The most impressing thing during the cruise may be local girls’ singing of folk songs, you can sing together with them. The cruise is the highlight of visiting the lake. Tourists can also pay extra fee to see evening shows in the scenic area.
Travel Tips
Add: Baofeng Road, Wulingyuan District,Zhangjiajie City,Hunan,China
Entrance Fee: CNY96
Opening Hours: 07：00-18:00