Yanming Lake Wetland
雁鸣湖
A large lake wetland upstream on the Mudan River, a national nature reserve where lotus flowers and reed marshes bloom in summer and flocks of migratory birds fly over in autumn.
Yanming Lake Wetland lies about 45 km northeast of Dunhua, formed by damming the main stream of the Mudan River. Its open water connects with marshes and reed wetlands, and it is a national nature reserve. In spring and autumn you can spot migratory birds such as the oriental white stork, white-naped crane and Chinese merganser. In summer, lotus flowers carpet the coves, and you can take a boat through the reed marshes or cycle along the boardwalks. Whole-fish lake feasts are a local specialty. The core reserve is off-limits, and access to the visitor areas depends on what is open on the day. It is about one hour by car from Dunhua, and you can take a slight detour toward Jingpo Lake.
Opening hours
Daytime (boat trips approx. May–October)
Nearby sights
- Beishan Park
- Jiangdong Twenty-Four Stones
- Aodong Ancient City Site
- Zhengjue Temple & Golden Buddha
- Liuding Mountain Cultural Tourism Area
- Qing Ancestral Shrine
- Liudingshan Ancient Tombs
- Chengshanzi Mountain City (Dongmou Mountain)