Taiping Lake
太平湖
A large man-made lake north of Huangshan, with emerald waters and many islands, dubbed the “Sweetheart of Huangshan.” Ideal for boat trips and lakeside relaxation.
Taiping Lake is in Huangshan District. It was formed in the 1970s when Chencun Reservoir was built. The lake covers about 88 square km, with clear water and islands scattered across it. Sightseeing is mostly by boat, with stops at Monkey Island and Guanyin Island. The lakeshore has resort hotels and cycling paths, making it a good place to relax for a day or two before or after climbing Huangshan. Boat tickets cost over ¥100, depending on the route. It is about 30 km from the Huangshan Scenic Area's north gate (Taiping Cable Car) and about an hour's drive from Huangshan North Railway Station.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00 (boat cruises)
Nearby sights
- Furong Valley
- Xihai Grand Canyon (West Sea Canyon)
- Lion Peak & Qingliang Terrace
- Flying-over Rock
- Shixin Peak
- Huangshan Scenic Area
- Lotus Peak
- Tiandu Peak