Chenghai Spirulina Farms
程海螺旋藻基地
Rows of spirulina ponds line the shore of Chenghai Lake. The dark green water shimmers in the sunlight beside the lake, making it Chenghai's most distinctive scenery and industry.
Chenghai is one of the few lakes in the world that naturally produces spirulina. Along its shores, several spirulina companies operate culture ponds. From the roadside you can see large areas of dark green rectangular pools with paddle wheels. Some companies have showrooms or accept reservations for tours of their production lines, where you can also buy products. The best time to stop is while cycling around the lake, when you can take photos on the way. Company premises are not always open to independent visitors, so please do not enter the culture pond areas without permission. The coordinates given are an estimated location of the farms on the east shore.
Opening hours
Varies by operator
Nearby sights
- Chenghai Lake
- Mao Ancestral Hall & Biantun Culture Museum
- Qingshui Ancient Town
- Yongsheng Old Town
- Guanyin Pavilion (Lingyuanqing)
- Yingpan Taliu Tombs
- Hongshiyan Ancient Earthquake Relic
- Sanchuan Cuihu Lake