Last updated 2026-11-13 — Bailong Lake, Bailong Lake – an artificial reservoir formed by water conservancy and hydropower projects on the border of Sichuan and Shaanxi. It is located at the southwestern corner of Guangping Town, Ningqiang County, Shaanxi Province, which is also the furthest southwest point of the province, situated right on the Sichuan-Shaanxi border. It is 110 kilometers from Hanzhong and can be directly accessed via a tourist highway. Bailong Lake was formed after the expansion of the Baozhusi Reservoir in northern Sichuan, covering a total area of about 73 square kilometers with a water storage capacity of 2.2 billion cubic meters. The lake basin spans three provinces: Shaanxi, Gansu, and Sichuan. The lakeshore is lined with lush forests, and the surrounding mountains are ruggedly beautiful. The scenic combination of lake and mountain offers a tranquil and pleasant view. The lake is home to a unique species of transparent whitebait, known for their excellent taste, and there are sightseeing boats and speedboats available for tourists to enjoy the scenery. Traveling 230 kilometers into Sichuan, you can reach the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area.