How poetic and enchanting—a unique view of the golden daylily sea at “Bamboo Lake” on Gaoliao Mountain

▲ Bamboo Lake also has a rich planting of golden daylilies—you can capture both the lake and the flower sea in a single photo. (Photo / Provided by netizenYang Caijingand others below—please do not repost without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

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The golden daylilies are in full bloom now, and most visitors admire the golden carpet from the peaks of Liushitou Mountain or Chike Mountain. However, hidden within the Gaoliao Mountain area is “Bamboo Lake,” where local farmers grow plenty of golden daylilies. With mist often rolling in, the clear yellow flowers take on a mosaic-like quality, creating an especially dreamy scene.

▲ “Bamboo Lake” is located on Gaoliao Mountain in Yuli Town. It’s a mountain lake surrounded by lush greenery and rich aquatic plants and wildlife.

“Bamboo Lake” is located on Gaoliao Mountain in Yuli Town. It’s a mountain lake where farmers grow a significant amount of golden daylilies. The area around the lake is filled with green trees, and the combination of golden daylilies, the lake, and greenery forms a stunningly beautiful hidden paradise. Netizen Yang Caijing, who recommended this spot, said there are two routes: one is to go directly from Chike Mountain to Bamboo Lake, passing through a bamboo forest first, or you can choose the direction opposite Chike Mountain after seeing the Gaoliao Church. Both routes take about half an hour by car. However, since the flowers are privately cultivated, farmers harvest them when the season comes, which is why they’re also known as the hidden version of golden daylilies.

▲ The view of golden daylilies from Bamboo Lake offers a unique charm.

She particularly recommends the bamboo forest along the way, especially in the early morning when it’s quiet, with almost only daylily-picking workers around. The serene atmosphere makes it even more worth stopping for. When visiting Chike Mountain, consider adding this mountain hidden gem to your list.

Bamboo Lake
You can directly GPS navigate to “Bamboo Lake”