China's Top Ten Lakes Tour

Last time I went to Qinghai Lake, the surface of the lake was so vast that I couldn’t see the edge at a glance. I had never seen such a big lake in my life, and it shocked me. I felt like the world had become much wider.

After coming back, I thought to myself, why don’t I go and see all the big lakes in China?

I checked and found out, wow, the top ten lakes in China, each one is as beautiful as a painting!

It makes my heart itch, I wish I could buy a plane ticket and fly over right away.

1. Qinghai Lake

Let’s talk about Qinghai Lake, which I have been to before. It is the largest lake in China, a saltwater lake, with water and sky merging into one color. It’s truly beautiful!

Cycling around the lake is a classic gameplay. Rent a bicycle and ride it slowly. Along the way, you can see continuous snow capped mountains, vast grasslands, and herds of cattle and sheep. Relax and be at ease, this is life!

Being immersed in it, I felt like I had stepped onto a desktop. The screen was so beautiful that I couldn’t even hold my phone!

At noon, I found a place to eat by the lake and tried the local specialty dish - grilled lamb chops. The taste was absolutely amazing!

It’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a strong aroma. Paired with a glass of barley wine, it’s simply a delicious delicacy on earth!

Imagine sitting by the lake, blowing a gentle breeze, eating grilled meat, drinking a little wine, and enjoying the beautiful scenery. These days, even immortals don’t change!

2. Poyang Lake

I have been to Poyang Lake twice, in the northern part of Jiangxi Province. It is the largest freshwater lake in China and also the largest wintering ground for migratory birds in Asia.

The first time I went was in autumn, coinciding with the season of migratory birds. Thousands of birds flew from Siberia to spend the winter here, and the scene was quite spectacular!

The dense flock of birds, covering the sky and sun, is magnificent, with various bird calls ringing in my ears, making me feel like I am in an ocean of birds!

The fish in Poyang Lake are also unique, especially the Poyang Lake fat fish head, which has delicious meat and melts in the mouth. If you have the opportunity, you must try it!

Last time I went to eat a dish called “chopped pepper fish head”. The fish head is very big and covered with red chopped peppers, which makes it very appetizing. It tastes even more spicy and satisfying, with an endless aftertaste!

3. Dongting Lake

The time I went to Dongting Lake was in summer, in the northern part of Hunan Province. It is the second largest freshwater lake in China and has been known as the “800 mile Dongting Lake” since ancient times.

In summer, when you go to Dongting Lake, you must take a boat, blow the wind on the lake, and look at the green mountains in the distance. It’s so relaxing!

The lake is shimmering with ripples, and in the distance, there are continuous green mountains. The scenery is beautiful and refreshing, making people feel relaxed and happy. It feels like all the troubles have disappeared into thin air.

I also experienced the feeling of sitting on a fishing boat, watching fishermen cast nets to catch fish, it had a unique flavor.

Their skilled movements make it easy to see that they are old fishermen who have been working for many years, which makes people exclaim that this is the true way to rely on mountains to eat and water to drink!

Junshan Island by the lake is also a place worth visiting. The island has beautiful scenery and many historical relics. You can learn about the history and culture of Dongting Lake and experience the wisdom of the ancients.

4. The Taihu Lake Lake

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I have never been to the Taihu Lake Lake, but I have heard of its good name for a long time. In the south of Jiangsu Province, it is the third largest freshwater lake in China and the representative of Jiangnan water town.

There are many islands on the Taihu Lake Lake, the most famous of which are the East Mountain and the West Mountain. With beautiful scenery, it is a good place for vacation and leisure.

It’s said that the whitebait, white shrimp and hairy crabs in the Taihu Lake Lake are very famous. You must try them when you have a chance!

Especially the the Taihu Lake Lake hairy crabs, which are full of cream and fat, drool when you think about it!

It is said that every autumn when hairy crabs are on the market, they attract many tourists to come and taste this delicious food.

5. Hulun Lake

Hulun Lake, located in Inner Mongolia, is the largest lake in the north and the fourth largest freshwater lake in China.

Hulun Lake is rich in water and grass. It is the habitat of many birds. Every summer, a large number of migratory birds come here to breed.

Imagine, under the blue sky and white clouds, on the rippling lake surface, flocks of birds flying freely. That scene is really beautiful!

The grassland scenery near Hulun Lake is also unique. The endless green makes people relaxed and happy.

Riding horses, archery, and experiencing Mongolian culture are all good choices.

The last time I went to Inner Mongolia, I experienced the feeling of riding a horse. It was really amazing!

On the grassland, the best horse gallops, feeling like a hero character walking out of a movie, haha!

6. Chaohu Lake

Chaohu Lake is located in the central part of Anhui Province and is the fifth largest freshwater lake in China, as well as one of the five major freshwater lakes in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

Chaohu Lake has clear water quality, beautiful lake and mountain scenery, and is a famous tourist destination in Anhui Province.

Chaohu Lake is rich in crabs, especially hairy crabs, which have delicious meat and are well-known far and wide.

It is said that the Chaohu hairy crab is very large in size, with tender meat that is particularly satisfying to eat!

You must try it if you have the chance!

7. Hongze Lake

Hongze Lake is located in the western part of Jiangsu Province and is the fourth largest freshwater lake in China, as well as the largest plain freshwater lake in China.

Hongze Lake has a vast area and excellent water quality, making it an important fishing base.

Hongze Lake hairy crabs are also a local treasure, with delicious meat and delicious taste, making them a rare delicacy.

It is said that Hongze Lake hairy crabs are bigger than the Taihu Lake Lake hairy crabs, and their meat is more delicious. You must try them when you have the chance!

8. Weishan Lake

Weishan Lake is located in the southern part of Shandong Province and is the largest freshwater lake in northern China. It is also a famous tourist destination.

Weishan Lake has a wide surface, numerous islands, and beautiful scenery, and is known as the “Dongting Lake in the north of the Yangtze River”.

The lotus flowers in Weishan Lake are also a scenery. Every summer, the lake surface is filled with lotus flowers, and the scenery is very spectacular.

Imagine, under the blue sky and white clouds, on the rippling lake surface, pink lotus flowers stand tall and graceful, swaying in the wind. That scene is truly beautiful!

9. Dianchi Lake

Dianchi Lake, located in Kunming, Yunnan Province, is the sixth largest freshwater lake in China and the largest lake on the the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

Dianchi Lake has beautiful scenery and is known as the “Pearl of the Plateau” since ancient times, with four seasons like spring.

The Xishan Mountain near Dianchi Lake is also a place worth visiting, offering a spectacular view overlooking the entire lake.

Imagine standing on a mountain, gazing at the shimmering Dianchi Lake and taking in the panoramic view of Kunming City in the distance. That feeling is truly amazing!

10. Gaoyou Lake

Gaoyou Lake is located in the central part of Jiangsu Province and is the third largest freshwater lake in the province. It is also a pearl on the Lixiahe Plain.

Gaoyou Lake has clear water quality and abundant aquatic products, making it an important freshwater fishing base.

The Salted duck egg in Gaoyou Lake is also a local specialty. The egg yolk is red, and the flavor is rich. It is a rare delicacy.

Last time I went to Gaoyou Lake, I bought a lot of Salted duck egg to eat with Congee. It’s so delicious!

Each of these ten lakes has its own unique characteristics and is breathtaking. If given the opportunity, I would really like to visit them all and experience the beautiful mountains and rivers of our motherland!

Original address: It’s not easy to visit 3 of the 10 Great Lakes in China. It would be so happy to have visited all of them!

original Author: Travel Official Account: Travel Stories Release time: August 5, 2024 8:30 Published in Shanxi