Taiping Lake Scenic Area in Anhui Province, Huangshan District territory, is a national AAAA level scenic spot. It is the largest man-made lake in Anhui province. Surrounded by mountains, the scenic area boasts beautiful waters, differently-shaped peninsulas, and stunning stones. Its advantageous location, good harmonious ecological environment, abundant products, and profound culture predict a prosperous future of tourism.
Taiping Lake is located at the southern foot of Mt. Huangshan and to the southeast of Mt. Jiuhua. It is only about 30 kms away from the north entrance of Mt. Huangshan and the south entrance of Mt. Jiuhua and hasbecome a natural ligament connecting the two mountains. The Taiping Lake scenic area covers 275 square kilometers. It looks from the air like two dragons lying within the mountains. In June of 2000, the provincial government determined to boost the province’s economy by promoting tourism focusing on Mt. Huangshan, Mt. Jiuhua, and Taiping Lake. Since then, Taiping Lake has been as important as Mt. Huangshan and Mt. Jiuhua to the province’s tourism and nicknamed “loving mate of Mt.Huangshan.”
2. Mt.Jiuhua
Driving time:
an hour and 10 minutes
Tour time:
3 hours
Ticket price:
190 Yuan
Tour feature:
Jiuhuashan, and Wutai Mountain in Shanxi, Zhejiang, Putuo Mountain, Emei Mountain in Sichuan and known as the four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism. Is the first national key scenic spots, famous summer resort tour, is now a National 5A class tourist area, the national demonstration civilized tourist area, known as the International Buddhist temples.
