Laohekou Dengyun Lake Scenic Area, Xiangyang

Laohekou Dengyun Lake Scenic Area is located in Machong Village, Xianrendou Town, Laohekou City. It is a leisure tourist attraction that integrates leisure, entertainment, fitness, and health. The scenic area covers an area of 5.48 square kilometers. It was formerly the Machong Reservoir built in 1974, a medium-sized backbone water conservancy hub project mainly for flood control and irrigation, as well as rural water supply, hydropower generation, and other functions. 📍Main attractions and activities ✅Five-in-one project: including Dengshuiyuntian, Xianren Bridge, a lakeside grassland, a hundred-acre sea of flowers, and a colorful dam. ✅Four islands: Peach Blossom Island, Xianren Island, Songying Island, and Plum Blossom Island, each with its unique landscape and activities. ✅Lakeside grassland: offers activities such as a grassland playground, forest warriors, and a pet park, suitable for the whole family. ✅Plum Blossom Island: themed around plum blossoms, with attractions such as Anxiang Pavilion, Plum Blossom Garden, Dengyun Realm, and Tea Space. 📍Transportation and accommodation ✅The scenic area is located on the north side of National Highway 316, about 18 km from the center of Laohekou City, with convenient transportation. ✅The scenic area is equipped with complete supporting service facilities such as a visitor center, tourist post station, and tourist toilets. 📍Best time to visit Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Dengyun Lake Scenic Area, as the temperature is suitable, the outdoor experience is good, and the colorful flowers bloom, making the scenery more beautiful. 📍Food recommendations There are rich local delicacies around Dengyun Lake Scenic Area, such as silver fish, Danhe thick wine, Han's chicken soup, and Zhangji sweet potatoes, allowing tourists to enjoy food while playing. 📍Tickets🎫: Free 📍Opening hours: 8:30–17:30 Dengyun Lake Scenic Area is an ideal choice for leisure and vacation with its beautiful natural scenery and rich tourism activities.