Banxia Lake

Banxia Lake

Located in Bao Li Township, Yongfu County, 26 kilometers from the county seat of Yongfu, bordering the renowned tourist destination Yangshuo County to the east, with the Guihai Expressway and Xianggui Railway running through the county, it is one of the key planned areas on Guangxi’s Guihai Expressway Golden Tourism Corridor. Known as “possessing the beauty of Mount Lu and the tranquility of West Lake.” The unique double-curved arch dam is majestic in stature, with the vast and winding lake surface in the reservoir area embraced by verdant mountains all around. Towering peaks rise in the distance, deep forests are shrouded in mist, and the area is rich in ethnic minority culture such as the Zhuang and Yao villages, along with numerous cultural attractions including temples. The entire tourism planning area spans 2,570 hectares, with the Banxia Lake reservoir designed to hold a total capacity of 87.4 million cubic meters and a water surface area covering 5,400 mu. It consists of four major lake areas: Banxia Lake, Dongding Lake, Zhai Zhi Lake, and Tenglong Lake, all interconnected yet each with its own distinctive features. It integrates tourism, conferences, water recreation, summer retreats, convalescence, wild mountain barbecues, and leisure vacations, making it a uniquely wonderful travel destination. In recent years, as Qingshi Reservoir has been restricted in tourism development due to its role as the “lifeblood of water” for Guilin, the completion of the second-phase water replenishment project for Banxia Lake, with an investment of over 10 million RMB, has provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and convenient conditions for the development of tourism in Banxia Lake.

Banxia Lake is 43 kilometers from Liangjiang International Airport. The total tourism area of the entire lake region spans 2,570 hectares, with the lake surface area covering approximately 5,000 mu. The bright and clear lake water, the broad and winding lake surface, along with the graceful islands scattered across the water, make the whole area resemble a fairyland or a jade pool. Towering peaks surround the lake, with ancient trees reaching skyward, lush and verdant. Scenic spots such as Guanri Peak, Boyun Terrace, Guanyin Mountain, and Lingxiao Pavilion are perfect for exploration and sightseeing. Attractions like Baicao Valley, Lalang Slope, Monkey Island, and Dongding Yao Village further enrich the experience, making it a place you’ll never want to leave.

The 63-meter-high “No. 1 Dam of Guangxi”—a concrete double-curved arch dam—stands imposingly between the “Yehe Mountains,” appearing particularly steep and majestic. When the lake water is released, it cascades like a heavenly waterfall, as mighty as a thousand galloping horses, producing a breathtakingly grand spectacle. A beautiful and moving Yao ethnic love legend from the Yehe Mountain area will transport you into the simple life of the local Zhuang and Yao villages. The hospitable locals, known for their love of singing and dancing, preserve rich and traditional ethnic customs. Especially notable is the long-standing and uniquely ethnic Yao tradition of the “herbal steam bath,” which will help wash away the fatigue of a day’s journey. As night falls, immerse yourself in the rustic songs and dances of the Yao and Zhuang peoples, allowing you to fully appreciate the camaraderie and affection among different ethnicities—a memory that will stay with you for life.

Due to abundant rainfall and well-preserved forests and vegetation, combined with the open terrain, the lake area enjoys a mild microclimate—warm in winter and cool in summer. The annual average temperature is only 18°C, and even in summer, the average temperature is just 28°C. In summer, simply being in the lake area means a cool mountain breeze sweeps away the heat, and even at night, blankets are still needed. It is a rare comprehensive tourism destination ideal for summer retreats, convalescence, leisure, and vacation.

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