China’s Baofeng Lake may be found in Suoxiyu Town, which is situated in the Wulingyuan District of Zhangjiajie City in the province of Hunan. Among the many beautiful places in Zhangjiajie, this is one of the most well-known.
Location of the Scenic Spot
Features of the Lake Baofeng Lake is a lake that is located in the mountains. It is rainwater, water from mountain springs, and water from underground streams that combine to make the lake water. While the length of the body of water is 2,500 meters, the average depth of the water is 72 meters, and the deepest point reached 79 meters. With mountains all around it, the surface of the lake is crystal clean and emerald green in color. An impressive number of waterfalls are cascading down, and the surrounding landscape is breathtaking.
The lake contains two small islands that are covered in thick vegetation. The surrounding landscapes include these islands. The mountain peaks that are located next to the lake have a variety of shapes. Some of them are like swords that are piercing the sky, while others are like fairies towering gently above the ground. The Baofeng Waterfall, the Stone Gate Welcoming Guests, the Peacock Spreading Its Tail, the Golden Toad Holding the Moon, and the Fairy Looking into the Mirror are some of the well-known picturesque spots in the area.
Historical and cultural significance: the television series “Journey to the West” used this place as one of its filming locations. A number of scenes from the drama were shot in and around Baofeng Lake. These scenes include the Huaguo Mountain and the Water – Curtain Cave of Sun Wukong scenarios. On top of it, there is the Yingwozhai, which is an ancient statue that is located on the cliff to the southwest of the lake. The fact that it was previously a site that was inhabited by bandits contributes an air of mystique to the picturesque surroundings.
The Activities of Tourists
Tourists have the opportunity to take a boat trip of Baofeng Lake, where they may take in the breathtaking views of the lake and the surrounding mountains, as well as experience the peace and splendor of nature. The boat also provides guests with the opportunity to experience the distinctive folk culture and listen to the folk melodies that are sung by the local Tujia females.
Mountain Climbing & Hiking: In addition to taking a boat tour, guests have the option of climbing mountains in order to take in the breathtaking view of Baofeng Lake from a variety of perspectives. During the process of mountain climbing, tourists have the opportunity to go through picturesque areas such as “A Line of Sky” and experience the incredible craftsmanship that nature has to offer.
The Hours of Operation and Tickets
When it comes to opening hours, the peak season is from March to November of each year, and the hours of operation are from 7:00 to 18:00. During the off-season, which lasts from December to February of the following year, the business is open from 7:30 in the morning until 17:10 in the evening.
Ticket Prices: The price of an adult ticket is 110 yuan. Young people between the ages of 14 and 18 and elderly citizens between the ages of 60 and 65 are eligible for a discount of fifty percent. Free of charge are children who are shorter than 1.3 meters in height and senior citizens who are older than 65 years old.
Itinerary for Transportation
To access Baofeng Lake via public transportation, from the Zhangjiajie Central Bus Station, which is located next to the Zhangjiajie Railway Station, take a shuttle bus that goes directly to the Wulingyuan Bus Station. From there, you can switch to the Wulingyuan Bus No. 2 from there.
