Swan Spring Lake

　　The Swan Spring Lake Ecological Wetland & Ethnic Culture Tourist Area is situated 2 kilometers northeast of Yongning County in Yinchuan City, approximately 1.5 kilometers east of the intersection between National Highway 109 and Guanhu Road. It lies 18 kilometers north of Yinchuan City and 2 kilometers east of the Yellow River. The lake covers an area of over 3,000 mu, with a clear water surface of more than 400 mu.

　　Legend has it that long ago, tears from a crane immortal transformed into six springs, forming the present-day lake, also known as Swan Spring Lake. The crane immortal also blessed a temple to the west of the lake, which became what is now the Shanshen Temple (also called the Shaanxi Temple). The temple was once bustling with worshippers who believed the spring water had healing powers and regarded it as sacred water, and the lake itself as a sacred lake.

　　Swan Spring Lake is famed for its large crucian carp. With crystal-clear blue waters surrounded by reeds, the area boasts beautiful scenery and a tranquil environment. Dozens of bird species can be seen playing on the lake, while fish and shrimp thrive in the water, creating a unique natural landscape of the inland lake city in the northwestern frontier. Boating through the lake feels like entering a mystical realm, offering a truly special experience. In the 1980s, many domestic film and TV productions were shot here.

　　In April 18, 2006, the lake was purchased by Yinchuan University, invested in and established by BaoTa Petrochemical Group, as a key part of its new campus. To protect the ecological wetland and develop branded tourism, Yinchuan University has invested over 10 million yuan in comprehensive planning and construction of the lake’s scenic spots and recreational facilities. New offerings include speedboats, rowing, fishing, Halal cuisine at farmhouse courtyards, and Mongolian yurts, integrating ecological sightseeing, leisure entertainment, dining, and accommodation. Swan Spring Lake has now formed a complete premium tourist route with the Najiahu Mosque and China Hui Ethnic Culture Park in Yongning County, officially opening to visitors during this year’s May Day Golden Week.

　　Transportation: Take bus No. 9 from the South Gate of Yinchuan or a minibus from Yinchuan to Yongning or Lijun, and get off at the intersection of National Highway 109 and Guanhu Road, then walk east.

　　Address: Within Yonghong Village, Yanghe Township, south of Yinchuan City

　　Type: Lake

　　Recommended visiting time: About 1 hour

　　Opening hours:

　　8:00–21:00

　　Ticket information:

　　No admission fee.