Zhelin Dam
柘林水库大坝
A large earth-and-rock dam completed in the 1970s. Its crest overlooks the Lushan West Lake, the starting point of Zhelin Lake.
Zhelin Reservoir was created by damming the Xiu River, and the dam sits in Zhelin Town, Yongxiu County. The reservoir area is today's Lushan West Lake. From the dam crest and nearby viewpoints you can look out over the broad expanse of water and its islands, and during the flood season the discharged water rushes forth. Zhelin Town has hot-spring hotels and restaurants, and it pairs well with Sima Wharf on the same day. Some areas are part of water conservancy management zones, so please follow the posted instructions when visiting.
Opening hours
All day