Wanfeng Lake
万峰湖
A plateau lake formed by the Tianshengqiao I Hydropower Station on the Nanpan River. Covering about 176 square km with many islands, it is a renowned spot for fishing and boat trips.
Wanfeng Lake is a large artificial lake formed by the reservoir of the Tianshengqiao I Hydropower Station on the Nanpan River. Its waters span Guizhou, Yunnan and Guangxi, and its surface covers about 176 square km. It takes its name from the peaks encircling it and the many islands, dozens in all, that emerged when the valleys were flooded and the peaks' tops were left above water. Together with Wanfeng Karst Forest and the Maling River, it is counted among Xingyi's three great scenic areas. The lake water is clear, and boats wind between the peak clusters and islands, letting you experience the plateau's lake-and-mountain scenery, where ten thousand peaks form a forest and ten thousand peaks form a lake. It is also a well-known fishing base in China, and it has hosted international fishing competitions. Lake seafood, especially fish, is a local specialty. On the Xingyi side, the main sights are around the docks in Nanpan Town (formerly Bajie Town). A boat tour takes about 1 to 2 hours, and lakeside farmhouse restaurants serve whole-fish feasts. Fees follow the dock and boat services. Getting there: it is about 1 hour by road from Xingyi city to Nanpan Town. Notes: wear a life jacket on the boat; weather changes quickly on the lake, and boats may be suspended in high winds; swimming in the lake is dangerous and prohibited.
Opening hours
Daytime (cruise hours set by the pier)
Nearby sights
- Wanfo Temple, Wanfenglin
- Nahui Village
- Wanfenglin Peak Forest
- Nidang Stone Forest
- Liu Family Manor, Xingyi
- Xingyi Breakfast & Snacks
- Malinghe Canyon
- Qishe Tea Plantations