Huating Lake
花亭湖
A large mountain lake in Taihu County, with islands scattered across the water. Visitors can take boat trips and see Chan Buddhist temples.
Huating Lake lies in Taihu County, about 30 km southwest of Tianzhu Mountain. It is a national scenic area formed by a reservoir, covering about 60 square kilometers of water, with dozens of islands large and small. The lake is surrounded by mountains. Visitors can take a boat tour, and on the islands and lakeshores are Buddhist sites such as Xifeng Chan Temple, as well as cultural sights related to Huangmei opera. It is about 50 minutes by car from Tianzhu Mountain, so it suits an extra day after visiting Tianzhu Mountain. Boat and ticket prices are subject to the scenic area's announcements.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Sanzu Temple & Shangu Liuquan Inscriptions
- Yezhai Anti-Japanese War Cemetery
- Tianwa Peak (Heavenly Frog Peak)
- Zongguan Fortress & Hundred-step Ladder
- Feilai Peak
- Tianchi Peak & Duxian Bridge
- Mystery Valley
- Statue of Lord Wan