[2025 Nanchang County Attraction] Travel Guide for Yaohu Lake (Updated Apr)

Yao lake also known as Maldives of Nanchang, is a big lake area, with sandy beach and plenty of grass area to have a picnic or play with your kids. Inside the park is a KFC and a few other food options and a library. The park is accessable by foot or rent bike from the subway or car, bus or taxi. The parking lot is right outside the park. You can see many people taking wedding photos around the lake because of the scenery. #lake #beach

🚗Transportation Tips 1️⃣ Train Stations ✅ Nanchang Station: Located in the heart of the old city, seamlessly connected to popular attractions by Subway Line 2.🌸 ✅ Nanchang West Station: High-speed rail hub, easy transfer to Lines 2/4, only a 30-minute ride to the city center.🍃 ✅ Nanchang East/South Station: Relatively remote, buses or taxis are recommended.🌿 - 2️⃣ Airport Express🛫 ✅ Changbei Airport → City: Airport Bus Line 1 or taxis offer convenient and comfortable transportation.🌿 - 3️⃣ Getting Around the City 🚇Subway: 4 lines cover the entire city, scan to enter, super convenient. 🛵Shared E-bikes: From 3 CNY, scan and go, remember to wear a helmet!🌸 🚖Taxis: Starting price 8 CNY🍃 🌸 Must-See Attractions 1️⃣ Meiling Scenic Area - Highlights: Lion Peak, Sakura Valley, Laosipo, and other attractions. During the Qingming Festival, azaleas and rapeseed flowers are in full bloom, and the mountains are shrouded in mist, creating a fairyland-like scenery.🌸 - Transportation: Avoid peak hours (9:00-11:30). If driving, park at the Qisehuahai Parking Lot in Kengshang and take the free shuttle bus.🍃 - Tips: The mountain roads are winding, so drive carefully. Parking is prohibited inside the scenic area. Hiking is recommended to explore the "Shidengbude" rock formations.✨ 2️⃣ Yaohu Country Forest Park🌸 - Highlights: Nanchang's "Little Maldives," perfect for picnics and cycling on the lakeside lawn, complemented by spring cherry blossoms and tulips.🍃 - Transportation: Prone to traffic congestion during peak hours (9:00-15:00). Take Subway Line 1 to Yaohu West Station, or drive and park at Xinyue Road or Greenland Future City Parking Lot.🌸 3️⃣ Yangzizhou Rainbow Rapeseed Flower Fields🍃 - Highlights: Rainbow rapeseed flower fields (pale yellow, pink, and orange) on an islet in the Gan River. Stunning aerial views!✨ - Transportation: Yangzizhou Town, Donghu District. Navigate to "Yangzizhou Town." Early morning or dusk is recommended for photography, as the soft light enhances the pictures. 🌸 4️⃣ Phoenix Valley Scenic Area🌸 - Highlights: Tulips, cherry blossoms, and pear blossoms bloom in competition. The vast flower fields are perfect for family outings.🌸 - Activities: Participate in the "Jinhua Outdoor Sports Festival" (April) to enjoy cycling and flower viewing.🌸 5️⃣ Nanchang Han Dynasty Haihunhou Kingdom Relic Park✨ - Highlights: Explore the tombs of Han Dynasty nobles and marvel at the bronze and gold artifacts.🍃

| Fun for ¥5 or Less ①. Nanchang, a poetic city ¥5 can unlock the simple joys of urban travel A bowl of *banfen* noodles or a serving of *waguan* soup A beautiful view or a fun gathering Let's go experience the joy of "¥5 or less"⭐ - 🏕️ Aixi Lake Wetland Park: Watch a stunning sunset🏕️ Aixi Lake Wetland Park is a typical urban natural wetland, covering an area of over 2,500 *mu*, with a water surface area of 1,100 *mu*. It boasts a wide variety of aquatic plants and birds, and a superior ecological environment. The park features winding greenways and scattered pavilions, offering breathtaking views at sunset. It's a great place for citizens to relax and enjoy the sunset. 📌Subway: Line 1, Aixi Lake East Station 📌Subway: Line 4, Yuweizhou Station - 🏕️ Yanming Island: The romance of Western architectural aesthetics🏕️ Located on the northwest side of Aixi Lake in Nanchang, Yanming Island is a water-themed park with unique architectural charm. The island features many ancient-style buildings, such as four-cornered and six-cornered pavilions, showcasing the elegance and sophistication of Chinese architecture with their upturned eaves, brackets, carved beams, and painted rafters. Wooden walkways meander through the park, connecting various scenic areas, blending the beauty of Jiangnan water towns with the harmony of nature and culture, offering a serene and elegant aesthetic experience. 📌Subway Line 1 to Pengjiaqiao Station Exit 2, transfer to Bus 832, get off at Yanming Island Park Station - 🎡 Star of Nanchang: Overlook the beauty of the city from above🎡 The "Star of Nanchang" Ferris wheel is located on the Gan River in Nanchang's Honggutan District, standing 160 meters tall. With its unique design, the wheel face displays a giant color clock, and the cabins are fully equipped, allowing visitors to enjoy a bird's-eye view of Nanchang. It is a landmark building in Nanchang. 📌Subway: Line 2 to Xuefu Avenue East Station, then approx. a 1.3 km bike ride - 🌅 Chengtai Versailles Palace: Sunrise over the "sea" of Nanchang🌅 Located on the west bank of Yaohu Lake in Nanchang, Chengtai Versailles Palace offers stunning lake views. The architectural style is French courtly, dignified and elegant. In the morning, you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise from the balcony or by the lake. The orange light sprinkles on the French spires and carvings, creating a romantic and comfortable atmosphere. 📌Subway Line 1 to Yaohu West Station - 🏯 Tengwang Pavilion: Experience the beauty of sunset and lone ducks flying together🏯 Standing on the east bank of the Gan River, Tengwang Pavilion is one of the three famous towers in Jiangnan. Originally built in the fourth year of Yong Hui of the Tang Dynasty, it is famous for Wang Bo's *Preface to the Tengwang Pavilion*. The building is 57.5 meters high, mainly in the imitation Song style, with nine floors (three visible and seven hidden), and an elegant style. It complements the surrounding rivers and gardens, showcasing its ancient beauty. It is a landmark and cultural symbol of Nanchang. 📌Subway Line 1 to Wanshou Palace Station - In Nanchang, there's much more fun to be had for ¥5 or less. Stay tuned~

If you don't go, I don't go, who else will discover its beauty? ୨😩୧ Beach🏖️ Pavilion, waves🌊, picnic🏕, leisurely strolling with kids, feeling the gentle breeze and perfect sunshine. Sunset🌇, sunrise🌅, absolutely stunning. Photo spot sharing tips: ① At Yaohu Moon Bay🌙, a very niche spot. Walk straight to the right when you see the beach and you'll find it🏝. ② Take photos at a 45° angle from the pavilion, you might even catch pink clouds☁️. ③ If you see a speedboat🚤 rushing by, switch to burst mode📷 for some great shots. 📍Location: Yaohu Wetland Park