Yangming Lake (Doushui Lake)
陡水湖
A large lake formed by damming the river at the Shangyou Hydropower Station. It covers about 31 square kilometres, with 427 coves and 42 islands, making it the largest lake scenic area in southern Jiangxi.
Doushui Lake is a reservoir formed by the dam of the Shangyou Hydropower Station. It is now called Yangming Lake Scenic Area and is a national 4A-level site. The lake spans Shangyou and Chongyi counties, covers about 31 square kilometres, and has winding coves and many islands. Large areas of primary and secondary forest surround it. You can take a boat from the Doushui Town pier to see the dam and the islands in the lake. You can also drive along the lakeside road. On the north shore, you can visit Yuan Village.
It takes about 30 minutes from Shangyou county seat to Doushui Town. Boat tickets are sold separately, and prices are posted at the pier.
Opening hours
Open all day (cruise times set by the pier)