Chishan Lake National Wetland Park
池杉湖国家湿地公园
A water-based wetland of Chinese swamp cypress in Lai'an County. In deep autumn the cypresses turn orange-red and are reflected in the water, making it a popular photography spot in Chuzhou.
Chishan Lake National Wetland Park is in Lai'an County, right on the Jiangsu border. Large groves of Chinese swamp cypress grow in the water. They are bright green in spring and summer and turn orange-red in deep autumn, and their reflections make for stunning photos. Small boats can be rented to glide through the groves. In summer, the park's lotus ponds are large and diverse, and the best time to see the lotus is in the morning. Tickets cost about 60 yuan, and the on-site shuttle bus costs about 10 yuan extra. It is about 45 minutes' drive from Chuzhou city and about 1 hour from Nanjing, making it good for a half-day drive. Weekends in the red cypress season are crowded, so arrive early.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Chuzhou Museum
- Fengle Pavilion
- Zuiweng Pavilion
- Langya Temple
- Langya Mountain
- Wu Jingzi Memorial Hall
- Huangfushan National Forest Park
- Xiaogang Village