Complete Guide to Jingniang Lake

Jingniang Lake is located in Huoshui Township, Wuan City, Handan, Hebei Province. It is famous for the story of Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, "sending Jingniang a thousand miles," and is known as the "Three Gorges of Taihang." The lake's water is emerald green, surrounded by the typical red cliff landforms of the Taihang Mountains, creating a magnificent scenery. 🏞 One-Day Tour Guide for Jingniang Lake 🛶 Scenic Overview The Jingniang Lake scenic area is mainly divided into two parts: the water tour area and the Zhenyi Island tour area. It usually takes 5-6 hours to fully explore the entire scenic area. 🗺 Recommended Itinerary 1. Boat Tour: After entering the scenic area gate, it is recommended to purchase a combined ticket for admission and boat tour first. The boat trip lasts about 2-3 hours, during which you can enjoy sights such as Double Rainbow Reflecting the Moon, One Line Sky, Frog Rock, and Jingniang Dressing Table. There is also a guide on board explaining the stories. At One Line Sky, visitors usually disembark to closely admire the spectacular cliff walls. 2. Explore Zhenyi Island: The boat will finally dock at Siyou Valley Pier on Zhenyi Island. There is a circular hiking route on the island. You can start from the left "Mountain People’s Home" trail to climb up to Songzu Peak (offering a panoramic view of the lake), then descend along Red Leaf Ridge. The entire walk takes about 3-4 hours. If you have limited stamina, you can take the shuttle bus or cable car to save time and energy. The island also features attractions such as Jingniang Shrine, Cloud Temple, and Dragon Wall Rock Waterfall worth visiting. 3. Return Exit: After touring Zhenyi Island, you can walk back to the scenic area gate via the "Magpie Bridge" or experience the thrilling high-altitude zipline across the lake. ℹ Practical Information · Opening Hours: 08:00-18:30 from May 1 to October 7; 08:00-17:30 from October 8 to April 30. · Address: Koushang Village, Huoshui Township, Wuan City, Handan. · Transportation: Take bus 808 from Handan West Station to Wuan Bus Station, then transfer to bus 58 or 59 to reach the scenic area directly. · Tips: The scenic area is quite large, so wearing comfortable shoes is important. If you have enough time, consider including nearby attractions such as Qibugou and East Taihang in your itinerary to make it a two-day trip.