Baofeng Lake

Baofeng Lake

An alpine lake hailed as a "World Lake Classic" (72m waterfall + lake cruise), with Tujia folk-song antiphonal singing

Visitor info

Opening hours: 08:00-17:00
Ticket: CNY 96 (boat cruise included)

Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.

An alpine lake hailed as a "World Lake Classic" (72m waterfall + lake cruise), with Tujia folk-song antiphonal singing. Hidden among the peaks of Wulingyuan, this alpine lake sits at about 460m above sea level, its surface like a piece of jade set into the valley of stone peaks, earning it the title "World Lake Classic." Take a boat around the lake: cliff walls and peaks on both shores mirror in the water, and as the boat reaches mid-lake, Tujia girls sing folk songs back and forth between boats — the echo rolling through the gorge is Baofeng Lake's unique signature. At the lake's far end, the 72m Baofeng Waterfall cascades down in tiers, most spectacular after rain when the water is plentiful. The full visit of walking plus boat ride takes about 2 hours, offering both a bird's-eye view from the hilltop and an upward view from the lake; it lies on the same route as Huanglong Cave, so you can combine them into an "one mountain, one water, one cave" circuit around Wulingyuan.

Getting there: Wulingyuan Town

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