Liuye Lake
柳叶湖
A natural urban lake named for its willow-leaf shape, covering about 21 square kilometers. Its greenway, beach park and Sima Tower make up Changde's leisure and resort district.
Liuye Lake lies northeast of Changde's old city. It is a natural lake left over from West Dongting Lake, with a surface area of about 21 square kilometers, and is known as 'China's first urban lake.' In the Tang dynasty, Liu Yuxi wrote poems here while serving as Sima (assistant prefect) of Langzhou. Attractions on its shores include Datang Sima City, a beach park, Happy Water World and Kale Star Paradise. Dozens of kilometers of greenway circle the lake, where you can rent a bicycle to ride, or take a boat out on the water. Entry to the lake area is free, though some amusement activities charge admission. International marathons and dragon boat races are often held here. Public buses reach the lake from the city center, and a taxi takes about 15 minutes. Coordinates refer to the center of the lake surface.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kale Star Paradise Changde
- Datang Sima City
- Changde River Street
- Binhu Park
- Changde Museum
- Battle of Changde Memorial Park
- Old West Gate (Laoximen)
- Changde Poetry Wall