Dajin Lake
大金湖
A “floating Danxia” wonder, with boats gliding between red cliff fjords. It is the core of the Taining section of China’s Danxia World Heritage site.
Dajin Lake is a highland lake formed by the Chitan Reservoir. Its winding waters stretch for dozens of kilometres, and red Danxia cliffs, rock caves and gorges on both banks are reflected in the water, earning it the name “floating Danxia.” The best way to explore is by boat, passing Shili Pinghu (Ten-Mile Calm Lake), Tiger Head Rock and Cat Hill, with a stop at the Ganlu Rock Temple pier. The scenic area is part of the Taining World Geopark and a national 5A tourist attraction. Ticket prices follow official listings. The full trip takes about 3 hours. The visitor centre is about 15 km from Taining county seat, with scenic sightseeing buses and public buses available.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00 (boat schedules set by the scenic area)
Nearby sights
- Ganlu Rock Temple
- Zhaixia Grand Canyon
- Taining Old Town
- Shangshudi Ming Residence
- Maoer Mountain
- Ming-Qing Garden
- Zhuangyuan Rock
- Jiulong Pool