Dugong Lake
督公湖
A reservoir lake ringed by mountains in Jiawang District. Remains of a Ming-era Dugong shrine stand on its shores, and there are hiking trails. The ecology is good and the crowds are light.
Dugong Lake lies in central Jiawang District. It is a reservoir-type lake surrounded by mountains, and it is said to take its name from a Ming-dynasty official (dugong) who built a shrine here. The scenic area has a lakeside trail, viewing pavilions, wooden boardwalks and grassy shores. Visitors can climb nearby hilltops for panoramic views of the lake. The ecology is excellent, and Xuzhou residents come here for weekend self-drive camping and cycling. Nearby Dadong Mountain, Pan'an Lake and Mazhuang Village can be combined into a day trip. It is about 45 kilometres from the city centre, around 50 minutes by car. Entry fees are as posted on site.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Pan'an Lake National Wetland Park
- Jinlong Lake & Quarry Park
- Dalong Lake
- Shizishan Chu King Tomb & Han Terracotta Warriors Museum
- Kuaizai Pavilion Park
- Huilongwo Historic Block
- Hubushan Historic Buildings
- Xuzhou Museum