Wuqiangxi Reservoir
五强溪
Home to the Wuqiangxi Hydropower Station, which generates one million kilowatts, and to Hunan's second-largest reservoir. Known for its gorge lake, national wetland park, and reservoir fish feasts.
Wuqiangxi is located in the lower reaches of the Yuan River in eastern Yuanling County. The Wuqiangxi Hydropower Station dam blocks the river and forms Hunan's second-largest reservoir, surrounded by mountains and rolling blue water. In the Wuqiangxi National Wetland Park, areas such as Baihe Valley let you take a boat across the lake and watch the morning mist in the gorge. Nearby, Dabie Creek has rafting in summer. Wuqiangxi fish is a national geographical indication product, and the town serves fresh fish feasts. The site is about 70 km from Yuanling county seat and can be reached by expressway or waterway. Boat tickets and rafting openings follow the current season's announcements.
Opening hours
All day (cruises by schedule)
Nearby sights
- Chenlong Pass
- Jietan Tea Plantation
- Jiemuxi National Nature Reserve
- Chenzhou Three Pagodas (Longyin Pagoda)
- Fenghuang Mountain (Yuanling)
- Hujiaxi Ancient Village
- Yuanling Old Town
- Longxing Jiangsi Temple