National Parks of ChinaOverview
| Designation | National Park of China (fifth batch) |
| Province | Sichuan |
| Location | Qingchuan County, Guangyuan, Sichuan, where Shaanxi, Gansu and Sichuan meet |
| Latitude, longitude | 32.6, 105.6 Google Maps |
| Area | 73 km² |
| Nearby cities | Sichuan, Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi’an |
| Nearby sites | Jianmen Pass and the Shu Road, Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, Micang Mountain Grand Canyon, Mount Guangwu and the Nuoshui River, Silk Roads, Maijishan Grottoes |
| Themes | Lakes, Reservoirs |
About
White Dragon Lake lies in Qingchuan County, Guangyuan, Sichuan, where Shaanxi, Gansu and Sichuan meet, 60 km from Guangyuan. The 73 km² area is a reservoir behind the Baozhusi power station dam, with 62 km² of water.
It lies in the low mountains and gorges where the Longmen and Motianling ranges meet, on the Bailong River, a tributary of the upper Jialing; upstream is Jiuzhaigou.
It is in the fifth batch of national parks of China (national scenic areas) named by the State Council in 2004.
Travel tips
Getting there: the lake is in Qingchuan county, Guangyuan, about 60 km from the city. Guangyuan has a high-speed rail station and an airport. From Guangyuan take a bus to Qingchuan and on to the lake, or drive.
Layout: the lake was formed by the Baozhusi hydropower dam. Its water area is about 62 sq km, with a winding shoreline and many peninsulas and islands.
What to do: the visit is mainly by boat on the lake, looking at the hills and shoreline villages. There are also viewpoints on the shore.
Time: half a day to a day.
Season: summer is cool and good for a lake trip, autumn has varied colours, and winter has more fog. The water level also changes with the operation of the power station.
Where to stay: Qingchuan town and the lake shore have hotels and farmhouse inns, and Guangyuan has more.
Nearby: Jianmen Pass and Zhaohua old town in Guangyuan, and the Tangjiahe Nature Reserve in Qingchuan, are close and can be linked.
Caution: boats may stop in heavy fog or wind, so leave some time to spare.