Liujiaxia Reservoir & Yellow River Three Gorges
刘家峡水库
A high-gorge plateau lake on the upper Yellow River. The Liujiaxia Dam is impressive, and boat trips on the lake take you to Bingling Temple, with green water and Danxia cliffs complementing each other.
Liujiaxia Reservoir is a large reservoir on the upper Yellow River, formed by the dam of the Liujiaxia Hydropower Station, which was built in the 1970s. Together with Bingling Gorge and Yanguoxia Gorge, it is known as the “Three Gorges of the Yellow River.” Around Liujiaxia Town, the seat of Yongjing County, there are boat piers offering lake cruises or trips to Bingling Temple. Along the way, you can see the green lake and Danxia rock formations on both banks. You can enjoy views around the dam. Visits to the hydropower station depend on opening arrangements. Boat tickets are as posted at the pier. Winds on the lake are strong, so bring sun protection and warm clothing.
Opening hours
Ferries about 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Liujiaxia Dinosaur National Geopark
- Bingling Temple Grottoes
- Wanshou Guan Taoist Temple
- Hongyuan Garden
- Donggongguan Mansion
- Linxia Prefecture Museum
- Bafang Thirteen Lanes
- Butterfly Tower (Hudie Lou)