Dashi Lake
大石湖
A valley lake and waterfall scenic area next to Laobian Valley, where five natural lakes are linked by four waterfalls in a stepped sequence, with autumn foliage reflected in the water.
Dashi Lake Scenic Area lies in Dongying Fang Township, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, next to Laobian Valley. Its core is the “Five Dragon Lakes,” made up of five natural lakes and four waterfalls. The lakes step down the valley from top to bottom, with clear blue water and waterfalls of varied drops. Dense broadleaf forest surrounds them, and in autumn the red leaves reflect in the lakes. It is a popular stop on Benxi's maple-viewing route, and some lakes offer sightseeing boats. Entry costs about RMB 50–60 (confirm on site). It is open about 07:30–18:00, and a visit takes 2–3 hours, often on the same day as Laobian Valley. Note that there is a different scenic area called Dashi Lake in Yixian County, Jinzhou, so do not confuse the two. The mountain roads are winding, so start early on autumn weekends.
Opening hours
About 7:30 AM–6:00 PM