Shiyan Lake
石燕湖
A mountain and lake park on the border between Changsha, Zhuzhou, and Xiangtan. It is famous for Changsha's first suspension glass bridge and boat rides on the lake, and it is ideal for weekend family trips.
Shiyan Lake Eco-Tourism Park is on the border between Yuhua District and Zhuzhou. Surrounded by mountains, it has a lake of clear water. Attractions include a glass suspension bridge across the valley, a high-altitude zipline, a cable car, lake cruises, a water park, and a forest trail for walks around the lake. Tickets including some attractions cost about 100 yuan, and popular thrill rides cost extra. It is about 25 km from downtown Changsha. You can drive or take a bus directly there. It suits a half-day or full-day family outing in the suburbs. On summer weekends it is crowded, so arrive early.
Opening hours
08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Changsha Ecological Zoo
- Hunan Forest Botanical Garden
- Li Zijian Art Museum
- Xie Zilong Photography Museum
- Xiangjiang Happy City (Snow World)
- Yanghu National Wetland Park
- Baisha Well
- Tianxin Pavilion