Wanfeng Lake

Chinese name: 万峰湖（Wan Feng Hu）
Location: Panjiang Town, Xingyi county, Qiandongnan Buyi&Miao Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
Ticket: Entrance ticket: CNY60.00
Estimated tour time: 2-3 hours
Recommended time to visit: Apr-Oct
Nearby attractions: Maling Canyon, Wanfenglin Scenic Spot, Huangguoshu Waterfall, Shuangrufeng Scenic Area, etc.

Wanfeng Lake is a shining blue stone in the Nanpan River. Lying in Anlong County where Guizhou, Yunnan and Guangxi meet, it was formed by the construction of Tianshengqiao Hydropower Station. "Wanfeng" means "Ten thousands Peaks" in English. The name comes from the surrounding thousands of peaks which embrace the lake. Covering an area of 232 square miles, Wanfeng Lake equals twice the area of Erhai Lake or 76 times West Lake.

Around Wanfeng Lake, there are peak forest, stone forest, karst cave, lush forest and sinkholes or sky holes caused by karst processes. Moreover, many ethnic groups live along the lake, and has cultivated brilliant local cultures.

Wanfeng Lake presents different beautiful views in the morning, afternoon and evening. There are 90 islets and peninsulas, 12 internal lakes and 96 wetlands. The local people love this God-given amazing lake and give the major scenic spots impressive names according to their shapes such as "celestial tortoise climbing mountain", "the eagle spreading its wings", "wild monkey valley", and "the cat and the mouse playing chess".

Wanfeng Lake has a wide water area with great depth, fresh water of good quality, which is the best place to shoals of fish, thus Wanfeng Lake is abundant in fish stock. Moreover, Wanfeng Lake has a water transparency more than 2 meters, which is great for fishing, and Wanfeng Lake is praised as a paradise for anglers.The first China Fishing Competition was held here. The experience of evening fishing brings visitors tremendous fun and enjoyment. With the charming views, interesting fishing activities and strong ethnic culture, Wanfeng Lake really deserves your visit when you come to Guizhou.