Gaozhou Reservoir & Xianrendong
高州水库·仙人洞
A large reservoir built in the 1950s, with many lake bays and islands. You can take a boat tour around the lake at the Xianrendong scenic area.
Gaozhou Reservoir consists of two reservoir areas, Liangde and Shigu. It is one of the largest reservoirs in western Guangdong, providing water supply and irrigation, with a winding lake surface and numerous islands. In the Xianrendong (Cave of the Immortals) scenic area within the reservoir, you can take a sightseeing boat and land on the islands. The surrounding area is known for its reservoir fish-head dishes. A memorial facility beside the dam commemorates the construction of the reservoir and the history of tens of thousands of people who built it. It is about 30 minutes by car from Gaozhou city. Swimming is prohibited within the water source protection area.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Gaozhou Lady Xian Temple
- Baoguang Pagoda
- Genzi Tribute Lychee Garden
- Haoxin Lake & Open-pit Mine Ecological Park
- Maoming Museum
- Maoming Forest Park
- Lady Xian's Hometown
- Shuidong Bay Ocean Park