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Baofeng Lake

A serene alpine lake surrounded by steep cliffs, offering boat rides with folk song performances.

History & Background

Baofeng Lake is a serene alpine lake at 400m elevation, formed by a natural dam in the Zhangjiajie mountains. Surrounded by steep cliffs and lush vegetation, the lake offers boat rides with folk song performances by local Tujia minority singers. The lake's emerald waters reflect the surrounding sandstone peaks.

What to See & Do

  • Emerald alpine lake surrounded by cliffs
  • Boat ride with Tujia folk song performances
  • Waterfall cascading from the cliff
  • Reflections of sandstone peaks in the water
  • Tujia minority cultural performances

Visitor Tips

  • Take the boat ride for the full experience
  • Listen for the folk song duets across the lake
  • Visit in the morning for calm water
  • Photography best from the boat
  • Allow 1-2 hours including the hike to the lake

Visit Baofeng Lake with QTour

Our private tours include this attraction with an expert guide, private vehicle, and flexible itinerary.

QTour builds private itineraries around Baofeng Lake with a dedicated English-speaking guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide arranges entrance tickets, skips the queues where possible and explains the history in your language — no fixed group schedule and no shopping stops. Every booking follows our one-booking-one-team policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours and ticket price for Baofeng Lake?
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM CNY 96 (includes boat ride) Suggested visiting time is 1-2 hours. The best season to visit is April-October.
What should I see at Baofeng Lake?
Emerald alpine lake surrounded by cliffs; Boat ride with Tujia folk song performances; Waterfall cascading from the cliff; Reflections of sandstone peaks in the water; Tujia minority cultural performances
What are the visitor tips for Baofeng Lake?
Take the boat ride for the full experience; Listen for the folk song duets across the lake; Visit in the morning for calm water; Photography best from the boat; Allow 1-2 hours including the hike to the lake
Where is Baofeng Lake?
Baofeng Lake is in Zhangjiajie, China. QTour includes it in private itineraries with an English-speaking guide and a private vehicle.

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