National Parks of China
Overview
| Designation | National Park of China (fourth batch) |
| Province | Jiangxi |
| Location | 16 km south-west of Xinyu, Jiangxi |
| Latitude, longitude | 27.7, 114.8 Google Maps |
| Area | 200 km² |
| Nearby cities | Nanchang, Changsha, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan |
| Nearby sites | Mount Wugong, Mount Heng (Southern Sacred Mountain), Mount Lu (Lushan), Jinggangshan, Mount Longhu (Dragon and Tiger Mountain), Yangqi Mountain |
| Themes | Lakes, Caves, Reservoirs, Cascades |
About
Fairy Lake, formerly the Jiangkou reservoir, lies 16 km south-west of Xinyu, Jiangxi: 200 km² with 50 km² of water and over 70 islands, in three parts: Wulong Lake in the east with its bays and islands, the Zhongshan gorge in the centre with cliffs and rapids, and the misty waters of Lingyang in the west. Hongyang Cave has stalactites and inscriptions.
It is in the fourth batch of national parks of China (national scenic areas) named by the State Council in 2002.
Travel tips
Getting there: Fairy Lake is about 16 km southwest of Xinyu, Jiangxi. Xinyu North station is on the Shanghai-Kunming high-speed line, with trains from Nanchang and Changsha, followed by a road transfer to the park.
On the lake: most of the visit is by boat. The lake has more than 70 islands: Wulong Lake in the east is full of islands and inlets, Zhongshan Gorge in the middle has steep walls, and the west around Lingyang is open water.
Hongyang Cave: a small cave with stalactites and carved inscriptions, a convenient side stop.
Legend: the name comes from the legend of the seven fairies who came down to earth, and there are related sights on the shore.
Time: half a day to a day; seeing all three areas takes more than a day.
Season: spring and summer are mild with full water; summer is hot, so go in the morning; in winter the water is lower and winds are cold.
Where to stay: Xinyu city is the most convenient, and there is lodging by the lake.
Nearby: Wugong Mountain lies to the west of Xinyu and Longhu Mountain to the east.