Wuhai Lake
乌海湖
A “sea in the desert” formed by the Haibowan Water Conservancy Hub on the Yellow River, with blue water on one side and yellow sand on the other. Boat trips, lakeside cycling and sunsets are the highlights.
Wuhai Lake is an artificial lake formed after the Haibowan Water Conservancy Hub on the Yellow River was completed in 2014. It covers about 118 square kilometers. Its western shore lies right beside the Ulan Buh Desert, creating a rare landscape where lake and sand meet. It is a 4A-rated tourist area. You can take a boat from the pier on the riverside of Haibowan, cycle along the lakeside avenue, or watch the sunset over the lake and the night view of Wuhai Lake Bridge in the evening. Touring the lake is free, while boat trips and other activities cost extra. Summers are windy and very sunny, so protect yourself from the sun. In winter the lake surface freezes, and some activities are suspended.
Opening hours
All day (cruises approx. 09:00–18:00)