Baiyuwan (Whitefish Bay)
白鱼湾
A fishing village on the north shore of Xingkai Lake, where a sandy beach meets the harbor. The winter ice-fishing scenes are spectacular.
Baiyuwan Town lies on the north side of the western section of the Hugang Ridge. It is one of Xingkai Lake's main fishing bases and takes its name from the abundant dabai whitefish. In summer, the lakeside has sandy beaches and fisherfolk's farmhouse restaurants serving freshly caught whitefish, carp, and lake shrimp. In winter, when the lake freezes over, the Xingkai Lake Winter Fishing Festival takes place. Fishermen chop holes in the ice, lower nets, and haul the catch up with horse-powered winches, a spectacular sight. North of the town is the Lesser Xingkai Lake wetland, where large numbers of waterbirds gather during spring and autumn migration. Festival dates change every year, so check local announcements. Winters are severely cold, so dress warmly.
Opening hours
All day