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Wanlü Lake 万绿湖Wànlǜ Hú
5A scenic area · Heyuan, Guangdong
About Wanlü Lake
Guangdong's largest man-made lake, a reservoir of about 370 km² formed by damming the Xinfeng River just north-west of Heyuan, scattered with more than 360 green islands and known for its very clear water. Boat tours run from the visitor area to developed zones such as Longfeng Island, Shuiyue Bay and Jinghuayuan, and the Wanlü Valley resort lies on the southern shore. It became a 5A scenic area in 2024.
How to get to Wanlü Lake
The visitor centre and pier are on Wanlühu Avenue in Xingang town, Dongyuan County, about 8 km north-west of central Heyuan; Guangzhou and Shenzhen are each about 2 hours away by road.
Nearby
Also within 20 km: Heyuan Dinosaur Culture Park and Guifeng Pagoda 河源恐龙文博园 (under 10 km), Bavaria Manor, Heyuan 巴伐利亚庄园 (20 km).
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