Guangzhao Lake

　　The Guangzhao Hydropower Station, constructed in Guangzhao Village Group, Bingwu Village, Datian Township, Qinglong County, is named after this area. It serves as the "lead" station in the cascade development of the main stream of the Beipan River. The power station has an installed capacity of 1.04 million kilowatts, with a dam height of 200.5 meters, a dam crest width of 12 meters, a base width of 166.63 meters, and a total dam length of 412 meters. It is currently the tallest roller-compacted concrete gravity dam in the world. The station’s dam stands majestically between two peaks on either side of the Beipan River.

　　Guangzhao Lake is located in the middle reaches of the Beipan River, at the border of Qinglong County and Guanling County in Guizhou Province. Situated in the heart of the Liupanshui industrial zone and adjacent to the Anshun industrial area, it is an artificial lake formed by the impoundment and power generation of the Guangzhao Hydropower Station. The lake is 162 kilometers from Guiyang, approximately 70 kilometers from Huangguoshu Waterfall, and 30 kilometers from Qinglong County.

　　The reservoir of Guangzhao Lake has a backwater length of 69 kilometers, a water surface area of 51.45 square kilometers, and a storage capacity of 3.245 billion cubic meters, making it the largest artificial lake in Guizhou Province. With its vast, azure waters resembling the sea and surrounding verdant mountains and bamboo groves exuding a fragrant mist, its breathtaking scenery and unique charm are akin to a pearl on the plateau, embedded among towering mountains. The crystal-clear blue waters offer endless opportunities for leisure and exploration.

　　The banks of Guangzhao Lake boast well-preserved primitive ecosystems, where vines sprawl and ancient trees thrive on cliffs. Wild animals such as tragopans and monkeys roam in groups, while birds sing and monkeys call out in the river valley. The interplay of shimmering lake light and mountain hues is magical, and the valley scenery is enchanting. Guangzhao is known as the “city that never sleeps under the sunrise.” Visiting Guangzhao Lake is a truly extraordinary experience.