Fanwan Lake Tourist Scenic Area

　　   Fanwan Lake Tourist Scenic Area is situated in the central part of Qianjiang City, within the Houhu Management Area. It is a scenic area with the distinctive charm of a water town garden, integrating tourism, vacation, leisure, fishing, and sightseeing.

　　   The Fanwan Lake Tourist Scenic Area spans over 20,000 acres. Among its most distinctive features is the more than 10,000-acre natural lake (named Fanwan Lake). In the center of the lake lies Garden on the Lake, which features attractions such as the Summer Water Village, Lotus Island, Bird Paradise, Officials’ Reception Hall, Generals’ Hall, Fanwan Hall, and a resort village. Surrounded by water on all sides, shaded by lush trees, and blending seamlessly with the sky and water, the Garden on the Lake—coupled with the beautiful and moving legend of Lady Jiang—creates a refreshing and imaginative atmosphere. There is also the renowned local cuisine known as the “Six Delicacies of the Water Town,” which offers a memorable taste experience.

　　   The waters of Fanwan Lake Tourist Scenic Area are crystal clear and unpolluted, making it an environmentally friendly green water source. The lake is home to a rich variety of wildlife for visitors to observe. Amid the shade of willows, you can listen to the gentle calls of water birds, and on the calm waves of the lake, watch wildflowers bloom quietly. Especially during the lotus blooming season, boating to pick lotus flowers with their fragrance wafting through the air offers a uniquely charming experience of the Jiangnan water town.

　　   Within Fanwan Lake Tourist Scenic Area, there is a floating bird-watching pavilion, whose pillars are hung with the couplet: “Birds chirp and play among hundreds of species; guests gather and linger, captivated by the scenery.” Several years ago, due to intensified use of agricultural and fishery resources and serious issues of poaching and overfishing, the lake’s area and the number of biological species declined sharply. To bring the birds “home,” the Houhu Farm and Fanwan Lake Tourist Management Office have focused on protecting the wetland ecosystem—comprising both aquatic and terrestrial organisms and the surrounding environment—as well as preserving biodiversity.

　　   Fanwan Lake Scenic Area is geographically located in the central part of Qianjiang City, within the Houhu Management Area.