The sky in the South of Cloud is blue and its rainfall is clean. Tons of rain water condense into streams and flow into the east Yunnan Plateau, moistening Fuxian Lake, with waters as clear as jade.
The lake has been dubbed as being Colored Glaze due to its ultra clean water. Fuxian Lake is the largest deep-water freshwater lake in China and the largest lake at the source of the pearl river.
Its water volume is 12 times that of Dianchi, six times that of Erhai and 4.5 times that of Taihu Lake. It accounts for 72.8% of the total water volume of the nine plateau lakes in Yunnan and 9.16% of the freshwater volume of the whole country.
Fuxian Lake is 60 kilometres away from Kunming City, about an hour's drive. Come here on a sunny day to savour the beauty of nature.
Route: Kunming — Kunmo Highway — Chengcheng Highway — Chengjiang County — Fuxian Lake
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Luchong Scenic Area
On the west bank of the scenic Fuxian Lake, there is a village called Luchong, which has mountain a mountain backdrop and a waterfront. The village has developed from a small fishing village to a renowned tourist resort along the Fuxian Lake. It is only 20 kilometres away from Chengjiang county.
Here, you can not only experience the special customs of the fishing village, but also enjoy the beautiful view of Fuxian Lake, Bijia Mountain, the golden bell-shaped Yusun Mountain, the lush ancient banyan trees, and the exotic scenery of fishing anti-wave fish by water wheel.
Star Fish Hole
As an important part of the star scenic area, more than 100 fish holes are hidden around the spring beneath the rock and spread along the thousand-metre-long Fuxian Lake. One thing you cannot miss is the “waterwheel fishing.” This special fishing method was invented by ancestors of Gudian. This method is used to catch wave-resistant fish which are abundant in Fuxian Lake.
The Sunshine Coast
On the west bank of the picturesque Fuxian Lake, the tides beat the shore rhythmically, rippling out a beautiful curve. Sunshine coast is an open recreational beach developed by the Sunshine Coast Hotel. It is the best place for bathing in sunshine, strolling on the beach and playing in the lake.
The Chengjiang Fossil Group
The hat-shaped Maotian Mountain is only six kilometers away from the rippling Fuxian Lake. It is known for an extensive number of Cambrian fossils, dating back 530 million years. These precious fossils are symbols of marine life from 530 million years ago and provide extremely valuable evidence for revealing the secrets of early life evolution on earth.
The Taiyang Mountain Town
Taiyang Mountain Town is located at the heart of Taiyang Mountain in the Fuxian Lake International Tourism Resort. The town is surrounded by mountains and sea, with unique Nordic style architecture, blue sky, coffee shops and as many beautiful things as you can imagine.
Yuelian Manor
In addition to the crystal-clear Fuxian Lake, Chengjiang will surely remind you of another thing: the mouth-watering slightly sweet lotus root powder with the fragrance of lotus root.
Chengjiang has a mild climate and abundant water resources. It has a long history of planting lotus root and enjoys a good reputation in Dianzhong. As a unique name card of Fuxian Lake, Lotus represents the history and culture of Chengjiang River. Every July and August, the lotuses are a feast for the eyes, like fairies floating towards you on the breeze from the lake.
Food
Copper Pot Fish
Those living on a mountain live off the mountain and those living near the water live off the water. The green mountain, clear water and fertile land create good fish. Born in Fuxian Lake, anti-wave fish are delicious and nutritious and often used to make copper pot fish. It is one of the most delicious foods of Yuxi. Raised in the clear waters of the lake and cooked in a copper pot with special ingredients, the fish tastes clean and fresh.
Copper Pot Rice
Also known as taro rice, the rice is washed with the water of Fuxian Lake. A pot is then heated, to allow the rice to swell and soften. The smell of potatoes and bacon will make your mouth water.
Activities to experience: Sailing or Riding around Fuxian Lake.