Yushan Lake

　　Yushan Lake is situated in the heart of Ma'anshan City and is connected to the Yangtze River through the Yushan River. With a water surface area of 1,087 acres, it was opened as an urban park in 1959. Together with the nearby Jia Mountain and Yushan Mountain, it forms a picturesque landscape where mountains and water blend harmoniously, characteristic of Ma'anshan’s city scenery.

　　Yushan Lake is delicate and charming, encircled by nine peaks scattered at varying distances along its shores, earning it the reputation of "Nine Peaks Encircling One Lake." The park created around the lake boasts beautiful scenery and picturesque landscapes. Roads, trees, and buildings surround the lake. The lakeside areas along North Lake Road and near Hongqi Bridge offer views of both the lake and surrounding hills, creating an “off-lake garden” for visitors. West Lake Road features the Fuyuan Trade Market, which has Ming-Qing architectural style and is built along the lake, plus nearly 20,000 square meters of green park space. South Lake Road is lined with willows and flower-lined embankments, featuring a tourist area of nearly 10,000 square meters where the water and sky merge into one, making it an ideal place for leisure and rest.

　　In recent years, the development of roadside parks such as Nanhu Park and Beihu Park has further dredged and expanded the Yushan Lake water system. These enhancements have not only improved the city’s flood control capacity but also added more natural elements to the urban environment, creating excellent spots for holiday relaxation.

　　The main features of the landscapes in Yushan Lake and the South and North Lake parks include lush green lawns adorned with various trees and shrubs. Small bridges, corridors, and pavilions in diverse shapes guide visitors to enjoy lotus flowers on the water or admire the scenery from across the lake.

　　A man-made island in the middle of the large lake has become a winter habitat for migratory birds such as wild geese, gulls, and mandarin ducks.

　　The entire central area of Ma'anshan City is built around Yushan Lake. Four bustling city streets encircle the lake, and the osmanthus, ginkgo, winter jasmine, and plane trees planted along the roads not only enhance the beauty of Yushan Lake but also serve as the city’s green lungs. Throughout the year, in autumn and winter, snow blankets the red leaves of the osmanthus trees; in early spring, golden winter jasmine blooms as if covering the ground in gold; in summer, the bright green leaves of the ginkgo bring cheerful vibes, while the plane trees spread their canopies to provide cooling shade under the blazing sun.

　　Admission & Opening Hours

　　Transportation

　　Address: No. 29, Middle Hunan Road, Yushan District. Transportation: Take bus no. 10 from the train station for a lakeside tour. Within the city, take buses no. 2, 3, 6, 13, 14, 28, or 127 to reach the park.

　　Opening Hours: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM.