Mandarin Duck Lake
鸳鸯湖
Asia's largest wintering habitat for wild mandarin ducks. In winter, thousands of mandarin ducks swim in flocks across the mountain lake.
Yuanyang Lake lies deep in the mountains of Fuchun Town in western Wuyuan. It formed as a mountain reservoir, and dense forest surrounds it. Each autumn and winter, more than two thousand wild mandarin ducks overwinter here, making it known as the largest wild mandarin duck habitat in Asia. The scenic area has boat rides and lakeside trails. To see flocks of mandarin ducks, visit in winter (November to March). Bring a telephoto lens or binoculars. In other seasons, the highlight is the lake and mountain scenery. Admission is about CNY 60. It is about 35 km from the county seat and requires a car or hired driver.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00