Liandan Lake
炼丹湖
A high mountain lake at about 1,200 meters. Legend says the Eastern Han Daoist Zuo Ci made elixirs here, and the lake reflects the peaks, making it the starting point of the main peak loop.
Liandan Lake is a high mountain lake in the main peak area of Tianzhu Mountain, on the east side of the main peak. Legend says the Eastern Han Daoist master Zuo Ci once practiced alchemy here. The lake surface is calm and surrounded by pines and granite peaks, and on clear days it reflects the Tianzhu Peak group. It is one of the best places on the mountain to rest and take photos. A wooden boardwalk runs along the lake. It is about 30 minutes on foot from the upper station of the Dalongwo cable car. Along the lakeside are the Alchemy Platform, Feilai Peak, and other sights that can be visited on the way. A visit takes about 30 to 45 minutes. It is recommended as the starting point of the loop, before heading to Tianchi Peak, Duxian Bridge, and Mystery Valley. Note that the stone steps and boardwalks are damp, so watch your footing. Swimming in the lake area is prohibited.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Statue of Lord Wan
- Zongguan Fortress & Hundred-step Ladder
- Tianzhu Pine
- Feilai Peak
- Mystery Valley
- Tianchi Peak & Duxian Bridge
- Tianzhu Peak
- Tianwa Peak (Heavenly Frog Peak)