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Yuelong Lake Scenic Area

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Known as the "Thousand-Island Lake of Eastern Anhui," Yuelong Lake was originally called Fenshuiling Reservoir. It has a catchment area of 113 square kilometers, a designed total storage capacity of 72.67 million cubic meters, an effective storage capacity of 49 million cubic meters, and a shoreline of approximately 60 kilometers. The lake features vast, open waters with crystal-clear waves stretching over ten thousand acres, and the water is so clear that you can see to the bottom. Surrounded by Laojia Mountain, …

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Known as the "Thousand-Island Lake of Eastern Anhui," Yuelong Lake was originally called Fenshuiling Reservoir. It has a catchment area of 113 square kilometers, a designed total storage capacity of 72.67 million cubic meters, an effective storage capacity of 49 million cubic meters, and a shoreline of approximately 60 kilometers. The lake features vast, open waters with crystal-clear waves stretching over ten thousand acres, and the water is so clear that you can see to the bottom. It is surrounded by Laojia Mountain, Zhongjia Mountain, Baiyun Mountain, Xing Mountain, Wu Mountain, and the Jia Mountain Plateau Pasture, with numerous islands scattered across the water like stars on a chessboard, offering delightful natural scenery.

I. Jia Mountain Plateau Pasture

Originally known as Huangzhai Grassland, it is located within Shiba Town and covers an area of nearly 10,000 acres. Surrounded by tens of thousands of acres of forest, it is a pollution-free natural hilly pasture. To the north, the grassland borders Yuelong Lake, and around it lies over ten thousand acres of hilly woodland. In the 1960s, the site served as a national military horse breeding base for ten thousand horses and as Anhui Province’s breeding base for China Qin cattle. Strolling through the pasture, you’ll be greeted by endless green hills, a vast and open landscape, undulating grassy plains, and herds of yellow and water buffaloes grazing leisurely in groups, often accompanied by egrets—creating a charming and lively scene.

II. Peach Blossom Island

The island is densely planted with peach trees. Every spring in March, the peach blossoms bloom vibrantly, radiant as rosy clouds. Many beauty-loving visitors come here to sightsee, take photos, and capture the classic image of “peach blossoms reflecting the glow of a beautiful face.” From May to June, when the peaches ripen, many tourists visit to pick the fruit—getting some exercise while harvesting safe, worry-free, green produce. It’s truly a win-win experience.