XiangEhu Lake in Yingjiang County, Dehong
Attractions Overview
Located in the southwest of Jiucheng Town of Yingjiang County, the beautiful XiangEhu Lake is the gateway and business card of Jiucheng Town. There are natural wetlands, sparkling natural lakes, and thousands of acres of lotus ponds with unique charm. XiangEhu Lake has a large amount of water, is not dry all year round, has good water quality, and contains many trace elements needed by the human body. There are more than ten kinds of wild fish in the lake, as well as birds such as egrets, yellow ducks and wild ducks, as well as aquatic plants such as lotus, reed and water hyacinth.
Chinese Name: 盈江县香额湖生态游览区(Pinyin: Yingjiang Xian XiangEhu Shengtai Youlanqu)
English Name: XiangEhu Lake in Yingjiang County, Dehong
Attraction Type: Natural scenery, lake
Best Time to Visit: Summer
Recommended Visiting Time: 3 hours
Opening Hours: All day long
Admission Fee: Free
Address: Luying Road, Yingjiang County, 19 kilometers away from the seat of Yingjiang County, 1 km east of Yingjiang County(盈江县潞盈路段，距城19公里)
Why is XiangEhu Lake So Special
Located in the southwest of Jiucheng Town of Yingjiang County, the beautiful XiangEhu Lake is the gateway and business card of Jiucheng Town. There are natural wetlands, sparkling natural lakes, and thousands of acres of lotus ponds with unique charm. XiangEhu Lake has a large amount of water, is not dry all year round, has good water quality, and contains many trace elements needed by the human body. There are more than ten kinds of wild fish in the lake, as well as birds such as egrets, yellow ducks and wild ducks, as well as aquatic plants such as lotus, reed and water hyacinth, which can be called “baiyangdian on the banks of the Yingjiang River”. XiangEhu Lake is the well-being of the children of all ethnic groups in the old town. It not only makes the natural wonderland of Jiucheng Town, but also plays a key role in local farmland irrigation and climate regulation. With the development of tourism, the natural scenery area of XiangEhu Lake has become a tourist attraction for tourists from all over the world, bringing a lot of money to the local people.
Where is XiangEhu Lake-Location
Yunyan Stupa in Yingjiang County, also known as Manmengding Stupa, is located in 1 km east of Yingjiang County.
How to Get to XiangEhu Lake
In XiangEhu Lake, there are no transportation methods, such as buses. It is inconvenient to get there. Self-driving and taxi are the best choices for visitors with the price of about 40 yuan,which takes half an hour.
Features
In the summer, the lotus on the lakeside of XiangEhu Lake is also competing to bloom. The lotus pond is full of green, giving people a rare cool summer. XiangEhu Lake, from the inside out, makes you feel refreshed. Order a glass of lemonade, hide in the shade of the trees, watch the children play in the water, and watch the bamboo raft ripple. If you have the interest, rent a bamboo raft, explore the beautiful XiangEhu Lake, and be a ferryman.
Best Time to Go
Summer is the best time to visit XiangEhu Lake. The visitors can experience the cool of summer and enjoy the unique happiness, such as order a glass of lemonade, hide in the shade of the trees, watch the children play in the water, and watch the bamboo raft ripple.
Nearby Attractions
Yunyan Stupa
Yunyan Stupa in Yingjiang County, also known as Manmengding Stupa, is located on the top of Yunyan Mountain, 1 km east of Yingjiang County. “Yunyan” in Dai Language means an auspicious, joyful and fascinating place. It is one of the most important Buddhist pagodas of Hinayana in Yunnan. The pagoda was built in 1947 and it took eight years to complete the work. Although it is a modern product, it is rich in ancient style and is listed as a key cultural relic protection unit in Yunnan Province.
Travel Tips
- Please pay attention to hygiene when visiting the XiangEhu Lake. Do not throw away the garbage at will.
- Rent a bamboo raft for 30 yuan, if you need a helmsman, it is 50 yuan a boat, each bamboo raft can sit 5-6 people, children can accommodate 1-2 more.
- It is forbidden to pick the lotus flowers privately, and once found, one flower is 50 yuan.
