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Baofeng Lake
Baofeng Lake is 2 kilometers south of Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve. There is a deep and serene valley and the pellucid lake reflects a picture of verdant mountains. Here, the lake and the mountains serve as a foil to each other. The most distinctive spots include Gaoxia Pinghu (lake on the high gorge), Yingwo Guzhai ( the ancient village), Juebi Feipu (the waterfall on the cliff) and Yixiantian Valley (narrow valley). In 2003, it was ranked as AAAA tourist spot in China.
Baofeng Lake is a veritable place of graceful mountains and charming waterways for all the kind, gracious and wise people. Baofeng Lake is such a paradise that you will want to visit it again and again. Located in the high gorges, a body of crystalline and calm water is surrounded by emerald mountains. The lake is 85 meters above the ground, and attains an altitude of 585 meters. Because of its association with the Baofeng Mountain Range, the lake bears the name of Baofeng. With an average depth of 72 meters, Baofeng Lake covers an area of 15 hectares, and it has a capacity of 6 million cubic meters of water. This water is produced by rainfall, mountain springs and underground streams, and as it remains emerald colour all year around, it is reputed to be Paradise in the Human World. Beautiful scenery in this area includes: Baofeng Waterfall, Stone Gate Welcoming Guests, Peacock Displaying Colorful Tail, Golden Toad Biting the Moon, Fairy Lady Reflected in the Lake and so on.
Transport: Shuttle buses go from Zhangjiajie Railway Station to Wulingyuan, where tourists may transfer to a bus to the scenic area
Tel: (86)744-5629888
Source: based on Baofenghu website
Admission(for reference): 30 yuan/adult (Boating fare is not included.)
Opening hours: 7:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m.