Xuefeng Lake (Zhexi Reservoir)
雪峰湖（柘溪水库）
A high-dam lake formed when the Zhexi Hydropower Station blocked the Zi River, with islands scattered across the water. It features granite and karst landscapes and is a national geopark and wetland park.
Xuefeng Lake is the Zhexi Reservoir. It was formed in the 1960s when the Zhexi Hydropower Station dammed the Zi River, and its waters wind through the foothills of the Xuefeng Mountains. The reservoir stretches for over 100 km and contains numerous islands of various sizes, earning it the nickname “Hunan's Thousand Island Lake.” The lake area combines granite peaks, karst caves and high-mountain lake scenery, and has been designated a national geopark and national wetland park. You can visit the dam of the hydropower station near Zhexi Town, then take a boat to tour the lake and visit islands. Lake fish is a local specialty. Boat schedules change with the seasons, so it is best to call ahead. The coordinates are placed at the centre of the reservoir; boarding piers require separate navigation.
Opening hours
All day (cruises approx. 09:00–17:00)