Qianxia Lake
千峡湖
A large artificial lake formed by the Tankeng Reservoir, with a thousand islands and gorges, open lake and mountain scenery. Visitors can take boat trips and stay in lakeside guesthouses. It is about 40 kilometers from the Jingning county seat.
Qianxia Lake is a large reservoir formed after the Tankeng Hydropower Station was built on the Xiao Stream, a tributary of the Ou River. It spans Jingning and Qingtian counties. Its broad water surface is dotted with layered mountains and islands, earning it the nickname 'Thousand Gorges and Thousand Islands.' On the Jingning side, the lakeshore includes resettlement towns such as Bohai Town and lakeview guesthouses. Visitors can take boat trips, go fishing or cycle around the lake. Boat prices and routes are subject to local announcements. The lake is about 40 kilometers from the county seat, roughly one hour by car. Coordinates refer to Tankeng Reservoir (OSM).
Opening hours
Daytime (boat times per pier)
Nearby sights
- Luxi Gorge
- Dongnong She Village
- Caoyutang National Forest Park
- Huimingsi Village & Chimu Mountain
- Jingning Confucian Temple
- China She Ethnic Museum
- Dongkeng Covered Bridges
- Dajun Village (Window of She Ethnic Region)