Xingdao Lake
星岛湖
A large reservoir lake in Hepu County with over a thousand small islands. It was a filming location for Journey to the West and other TV series, and visitors can take boat tours on the lake.
Xingdao Lake lies in northern Hepu County, Beihai. It is an artificial lake formed by the Hongchaojiang Reservoir. The lake is vast, with over a thousand islands of various sizes scattered across it. Seen from afar, they look like scattered stars, which gave the lake its name. It is a national 4A-level scenic area. TV series such as Journey to the West and The Story of the Pearl Girl were filmed here. The scenic area offers boat trips across the lake, island visits to the ruins of a film and TV set, and fishing-village culture, as well as fishing and farmhouse meals. A visit takes about half a day. Ticket and boat prices are as announced by the scenic area. It is about 60 km from Beihai city and requires a car or a chartered vehicle, making it a suitable nearby day trip for visitors staying in Beihai for a longer period.
Opening hours
08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Dalang Ancient City Site
- Hepu Han Dynasty Culture Museum
- Haisi Shougang (First Port of the Maritime Silk Road) Scenic Area
- Beihai Underwater World
- Beihai Old Street (Zhuhai Road)
- Waisha Seafood Island
- Beihai Modern Architecture (Former British Consulate)
- Beibu Gulf Square