Dongting Lake Museum
洞庭湖博物馆
A Dongting Lake-themed museum on the lakeshore in Junshan District, covering lake formation, wetland ecology, Yangtze finless porpoises and migratory birds. Well suited to families with children.
The Dongting Lake Museum sits on the shore of Dongting Lake in Junshan District and focuses on the lake itself. Exhibits cover how the lake formed and changed over time, wetland ecology, finless porpoises and wintering migratory birds, and the history of fishing, farming and flood control along the lake. There are many multimedia displays and specimens, which makes it especially good for children. Admission is generally free with advance booking. Check the official notice for opening hours and closing days. Allow about 1.5 hours. It is about a 20-minute drive from Yueyang Tower across the Dongting Lake Bridge. It can be combined with Junshan Island or birdwatching on East Dongting Lake on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (closure days per notices)