Honghua Lake
红花湖
A reservoir lake on the southern edge of the city, ringed by an 18-km greenway often called Huizhou's most beautiful cycling route. Lake and mountain scenery pairs well with Guabang Pavilion.
Honghua Lake lies in the south of Huicheng District, at the foot of Gaobang Mountain. Originally a reservoir, it has a broad lake surface encircled by mountains. An 18-km greenway loops around the lake, and motor vehicles are banned along its entire length, making it a favorite spot for locals to run and cycle. Along the way are viewing platforms, Yongfu Temple and rest stations. You can rent bicycles at the entrance for a few tens of yuan, charged by the hour. A full loop takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. You can also ride only half the route and then climb Gaobang Mountain to Guabang Pavilion. Admission is free. The lake gets crowded on holiday mornings, and the midday summer sun is intense, so early morning or evening visits are recommended.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gaobang Mountain & Guabang Pavilion
- Huizhou West Lake
- Shuidong Street & Hejiang Tower
- Chaojing Gate & Huizhou City Wall
- Dongpo Memorial Temple at Baihefeng
- Yuanmiao Taoist Temple
- Huizhou Museum
- Hallstatt (China)