Hongfeng Lake
红枫湖
One of Guizhou's largest artificial lakes, where karst peaks and islands are reflected on the water. Visitors can take boat tours and explore ethnic minority villages.
Hongfeng Lake lies in Qingzhen City. It was formed in 1960 when a hydropower station was built, and its surface covers about 57 square kilometers. It is a National Scenic and Historic Area, divided into the North, South, Rear, and Middle lakes. More than a hundred islands dot the lake, and karst peak clusters and caves line the shore. The name comes from the many maple trees along its banks. Boat tours are the main way to explore. You can visit island and shore attractions such as General's Bay, Dong villages, and Miao villages, as well as caves. Entry and boat tickets are sold separately (check official prices). Plan for half a day. Getting there: a drive from central Guiyang takes about 40 minutes, and the ring road around the lake is good for cycling.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Shiguang Guizhou Old Town
- Baihua Lake
- Tianhe Pool Scenic Area
- Guizhou Geological Museum
- Zhenshan Buyi Village
- Guanshanhu Park
- Guizhou Provincial Museum
- Xiaochehe Urban Wetland Park