Changtan Lake Scenic Area
长潭旅游区
Canyon-reservoir scenery northwest of Jiaoling, described as “mountains like the Wu Gorge, scenery like the Li River.” Take a boat cruise on the lake and visit an ancient hermitage.
Changtan Scenic Area in northwestern Jiaoling County centers on the Changtan Reservoir, a canyon lake covering about 40 square km. It is known as “mountains like the Wu Gorge, scenery like the Li River,” and is a 4A-rated scenic area. Visitors can take boat cruises on the lake, passing sights such as Yi Xian Tian (One Line Sky), Penglai Fairyland, and Gaotai Hermitage. On the shore, the Shakyamuni Culture Center of Fujian, Guangdong, and Jiangxi is also located here. The lake area is quiet and suits a half-day boat trip or cycling around the lake. Boat schedules change with the seasons, so follow the announcements from the scenic area. It is about 15 km from Jiaoling County seat.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Former Residence of Qiu Fengjia
- Xiangsi Valley
- Huangyoubi Mountain
- Wuzhishi Scenic Area
- Former Residence of Xie Jinyuan
- Red Fourth Army Memorial & Renju Village
- Dahebei Scenic Area
- Nantai Mountain (Reclining Buddha)