Wuxu Lake
伍须海
A high alpine lake at about 3,760 meters, surrounded by snowy peaks and primeval forest, with broad meadows along its shores. This 4A-rated scenic area is known as the “Little Jiuzhaigou.”
Wuxu Lake lies in northern Jiulong County, about 25 kilometers from the county seat. The lake surface sits at roughly 3,760 meters, covers about 1.2 square kilometers and reaches a maximum depth of about 33 meters. It is a national 4A-rated tourist attraction. Around the lake rise snowy peaks such as Snow Mountain Peak, Buddha Main Peak, Elder Peak and the Twelve Sisters Peaks, along with primeval fir forest. The lakeshore has more than 2,000 mu (about 133 hectares) of natural grassland. In autumn, the trees turn yellow and red and are reflected in the lake, making it very photogenic. The scenic area is partly developed, with boardwalks and ferry shuttles, and a full loop of the lake takes about 2–3 hours. Admission is about 50 yuan and the shuttle about 20 yuan. Ganzi Prefecture's A-rated scenic areas have at times offered free admission, so check the scenic area's announcements. It generally opens at 09:00. Watch for altitude sickness and cold temperatures. Coordinates are sourced from an OpenStreetMap lake feature.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00