Yishui Lake
易水湖
A reservoir lake ringed by Taihang mountains, site of Jing Ke's departure in 'the wind howls, the Yi River is cold'; take a boat to see the mountains.
Yishui Lake was formed by the Angezhuang Reservoir in the mountainous west of Yi County. The long, narrow lake reflects the surrounding peaks in its surface, earning it the nickname 'Little Guilin of the North.' This stretch of the Yi River is where, in the Warring States period, Crown Prince Dan of Yan bid farewell to Jing Ke, who sang 'the wind howls, the Yi River is cold.' The scenic area includes historic sites such as the Jing Ke Pagoda. Visitors can take a sightseeing boat, try water activities, and stay at lakeside resort hotels and farmhouse inns. Tickets are required and boat trips cost extra (exact fees posted on site). It is about 20 km from the Qing Western Tombs and about 25 km from Mount Langya, making it a good pairing for a Yi County tour.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Western Qing Tombs
- Mount Langya (Langyashan)
- Yan Xiadu Ancient City Site
- Mancheng Han Tombs
- Baoding West Street
- Huai Army Guild Hall
- Guangyuan Garden (Cao Kun's Residence)
- Zhili Governor-General's Office