Yinghu Lake

The scenic spot introduction: Vast waves, ecological paradise Ying Lake, known as the "Little Jiangnan of the Northwest," boasts a vast expanse of water, clear water quality, surrounded by mountains, and dotted with islands. Here, you can take a cruise through the lake, explore the lush greenery of Cuiping Island, taste the overflowing aroma of tea on Yuxing Island, or overlook the sparkling waves of the entire lake from Jinluo Island. In addition, Ying Lake is also a paradise for bird watchers. As the seasons change, flocks of migratory birds dance gracefully, forming a vivid ecological painting. Itinerary: Three-day in-depth tour, fully enjoy the beauty of Ying Lake Day 1: • Morning: After arriving in Ankang, head straight to Ying Lake Scenic Area, take a cruise around the lake for a preliminary view, and feel the harmonious coexistence of lake and mountain scenery. • Noon: Enjoy a fish feast featuring Ankang specialties, especially the delicious Ying Lake fish, at the water restaurant on Cuiping Island. • Afternoon: Stroll around Cuiping Island, visit the botanical garden, and experience ecological picking. • Evening: Stay at a lakeside resort hotel and enjoy a quiet lakeside night. Day 2: • Morning: Go to Yuxing Island, participate in a tea garden experience, pick tea by hand, and learn about the tea-making process. • Noon: Taste the tea farmer's banquet on the island and enjoy the pastoral flavor. • Afternoon: Take a boat to Jinluo Island, visit the Luofeng Tower, and overlook the whole lake scenery. • Evening: Return to the hotel, participate in a bonfire party, and experience the local folk culture. Day 3: • Morning: Participate in an ecological cruise bird-watching activity, and observe migratory birds up close. • Noon: After lunch, you can choose to participate in kayaking or fishing activities on the lake. • Afternoon: End the pleasant Ying Lake tour, return to Ankang city center, stroll through the local market, and buy some local products. Gourmet Strategy: Taste Ankang, a journey on the tip of the tongue • Ying Lake Fish Feast: Mainly using fish freshly caught from Ying Lake, cooking a variety of delicious dishes. • Ankang Steamed Noodles: A local specialty snack, with chewy noodles and a rich sauce. • Ziyang Selenium-rich Tea: Taste a cup of local Ziyang tea, feel the overflowing aroma of tea, and also benefit health. Transportation Strategy: Easily reach Ying, worry-free travel • Self-driving: Depart from Ankang city center, turn into S207 provincial road along Ankang Avenue, and arrive in about half an hour, with beautiful scenery along the way. • Public transportation: Take a bus to Ying Lake or take a taxi directly from Ankang city center, which is convenient and fast. Every breath of Ying Lake is filled with the freshness of nature, and every step is on a poetic painting.

| Ying Lake is beautiful, but really don't go there in summer anymore. Ticket 70rmb Boat ticket 40rmb 🚙Transportation: Self-driving from Xi'an, about 3 and a half hours to arrive, ♦About parking: Be sure to drive to the parking lot at the entrance of the scenic spot!! If it's quite full above, the staff will guide you to park in a roadside open space, but that place is really far from the main entrance of the scenic spot, and you will be sweaty when you walk up. If there are too many cars on the weekend and you can't park in the parking lot of the scenic area, you must take the villagers' motorcycle up (10rmb) 🌟Travel Guide ♦The play time is about 3-5 hours ♦The boat is a must, you can only take a boat between islands ♦Ying Lake has a total of 5 islands, the main attractions are Cuiping Island and Jinluo Island. Jinluo Island is a love theme, there are some photo check-in points, to tell the truth, the attractions on the island are all man-made, it's meaningless. ♦If the weather is cool, it's quite comfortable to take a walk, but if the weather is too hot, it's hot and sunny. ♦The view of the entire Ying Lake from a high place is really good, not inferior to the "Little Jiangnan of Shaanxi". ♦If the temperature is a little lower, it's quite comfortable to take a boat, standing at the stern, the distant mountains and islands, green trees and green waves flash quickly, the sky is very pure blue, the ticket price of 40 is really worth it, there are painting boats, small yachts, large cruise ships to choose from, the open-air second floor of yachts and cruise ships is very nice for taking pictures 🍜Eating We finished playing around almost 6 o'clock, and chose a special restaurant in Ankang City, "Jinzhou Cuisine", which are all special dishes from Ankang. ⭐Recommended: Fish soup cured meat rice, potato cake stir-fried cured meat, chicken gizzard tea tree mushrooms, stone pot yellow spicy ding will not step on thunder Super delicious Be prepared for super hot and super sunny, if you must go in summer, remember to choose a slightly cooler day!!!

In the Spring Festival of 2024, the Yinghu Lake scenic area has carefully crafted the theme event 'Golden Dragon Welcomes Spring for Good Fortune, Full of 'New' Joy at Yinghu Lake.' Have you figured out how to enjoy your visit to Yinghu Lake? There are certain discounts for the Spring Festival mode at Yinghu Lake, subject to the announcements of the scenic area. The festively decorated Yinghu Lake painted boats will set sail with you on board, cruising through the picturesque lake. The first stop of the boat trip is Yuxing Island, where a variety of flowers gather in the secluded forest, and you can also meet mynahs and parrots that can mimic human speech, offering New Year blessings to visitors from afar. The adorable performances of the birds are sure to draw crowds and laughter. Gazing at the Weaver Girl Stone from the water, one can appreciate the steadfast love that has stood by the Han River for a millennium, a pure cleansing for one's own love. After the boat reaches the love-themed Golden Snail Island, you can throw wishing coins into the wishing well, hoping for family happiness, work success, and fulfilling love, and hang wish plaques filled with hopes in the wishing gallery. The Three Lifetimes Marriage Customs Museum is a must-visit, where you can experience the charm of love transcending time in traditional attire. If you're lucky, you might even catch a love embroidery ball tossed from the attic during a mini-performance by ladies in Hanfu. Climbing up the colorfully painted steps of 'Love in the Landscape of Yinghu Lake,' it feels as if you're walking in a painting, viewing murals of China's four great love legends. Reaching the top of the Luo Peak Tower, you can gaze into the distance at the Ba Mountains and Han River, with boats scattered about and ripples on the water, under a high sky with drifting clouds and warm sunshine... How can one word capture its beauty? Leaving Golden Snail Island, follow the route to the newly built floating bridge at Yinghu Lake. The ancient-style floating bridge, known as Ankang's largest water-friendly bridge, allows for a leisurely stroll with the feeling of walking on solid ground. The giant dragon gate floor sticker adds a sense of ceremony to 'leaping through the dragon gate,' leading to the newly opened Tangjialianzi Agricultural Ecological Demonstration Garden at Yinghu Lake. At the Tangjialianzi dock, the Yingjia·Cultivated Reading Boutique Homestay stands by the water, offering a full range of functions including accommodation, meetings, dining, team building, and entertainment. Its simple European style complements the Jiangnan style of the Yingjia Boutique Homestay on Cuiping Island, making it an excellent choice for a leisurely stay. At the Cuiping Island Water Sports Center, there are static water amusement projects, including water rollers, kayaks, and hand-operated boats, to meet everyone's needs for water fun. The sports field features games like hoop throwing, archery, and target shooting, and the children's playground will be a place where kids rush to have fun. Visitors with children are welcome to check it out. Tips: Yinghu Lake scenic area is located 16 kilometers southwest of Ankang city center, a national AAAA-level scenic spot, and one of the top ten beautiful sights in Shaanxi. It includes Yuxing Island with its birdsong and fragrant flowers: Yuxing Island has secluded paths and faces the Weaver Girl Stone across the river, with birds singing and warbling as if completely isolating visitors from the outside world's noise; the love-themed Golden Snail Island: on Golden Snail Island, the wishing well, wishing gallery, and Marriage Customs Museum are must-visit hotspots for tourists. Leaning on the railings of Luo Peak Tower, looking far into the embrace of the Han River and Lan River, the boats in the river and the ripples they create become a special way for visitors to wish each other well; the leisure destination Cuiping Island: surrounded by bamboo, the island features the popular Jade Clear Bridge, the only island hotel in the northwest, Yinghu Lake Hotel, a water sports center for visitors to enjoy water activities, and the trendy Yinghu Lake Starry Sky Camp of 2022. Yinghu Lake scenic area is accessible by public transport and also suitable for self-driving. For more travel tips, refer to Ctrip to make plans.

The travel plan is as follows: Day 1: - 08:00 Departure, drive to Ankang City, Shaanxi, the journey is expected to take about 2 hours. - 10:00 Arrive in Ankang City, first visit the Han River Park, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Han River, and experience the water culture of Ankang. The tour takes about 1 hour. - 11:30 Taste local snacks in Ankang city, such as spicy hot pot, tofu brain, etc. - 13:00 Drive to Ying Lake Scenic Area, the journey is expected to take about 1 hour. - 14:00 Arrive at Ying Lake Scenic Area, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, watch the islands and water activities in the lake. The tour takes about 2 hours. - 16:30 Drive to Ankang city and check in at the hotel for rest. Day 2: - 08:00 Departure, drive to Nangong Mountain Scenic Area in Langao County, the journey is expected to take about 2 hours. - 10:00 Arrive at Nangong Mountain Scenic Area, take the cable car to the main peak, and enjoy the mountain scenery. The tour takes about 2 hours. - 12:30 Taste local delicacies in Langao County, such as fairy tofu, Langao bacon, etc. - 14:00 Drive to Pingli County, visit the Chama Ancient Road Style Park in Chang'an Town, and learn about the history of the Chama Ancient Road. The tour takes about 1.5 hours. - 16:00 Drive back to Ankang city and check in at the hotel for rest. Day 3: - 08:00 Departure, drive to Shuhe Ancient Town in Xunyang County, the journey is expected to take about 1.5 hours. - 09:30 Arrive at Shuhe Ancient Town, visit the ancient town style, and understand the local history and culture. The tour takes about 2 hours. - 12:00 Taste local delicacies in Xunyang County, such as Shuhe Eight Bowls, Guizao Wine, etc. - 13:30 Drive to Ankang city, visit Ankang Museum, and understand the history and culture of Ankang. The tour takes about 1.5 hours. - 15:30 End of the trip, drive back to Xi'an. This travel plan avoids crowded places, mainly focuses on natural scenery and cultural customs, and considers the needs of the elderly and children. I hope it can bring you a pleasant travel experience.

⛳️Address: Yinghu Wharf, Yinghu Town, Hanbin District, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province Ticket: The original price of the scenic area ticket is 70$, with a discounted price of 50$ during the Spring Festival, and the boat ticket is 40$. We drove there and parked at the North Gate North Parking Lot. There is a shuttle bus from the North Gate North Parking Lot to the boat dock, which costs 3$ per person. This stretch of road is about 800 meters by foot, around 10 minutes. Time: There are two boat ticket sessions, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm is the long route, which allows you to land on the islands, and after 3:30 pm is the short route, during the Spring Festival period you can only take the boat and not land on the islands. Boat Route: Yuxing Island (Bird Island) → Jinluo Island → Cuiping Island, see Figure 2. Yuxing Island is Bird Island, where there are peacocks, ostriches, vultures, and other birds, as well as bird performances; Jinluo Island mainly features a wedding customs exhibition hall; Cuiping Island mainly has a hotel. The landscapes of these islands are average, mainly for boat rides to view the lake. After visiting an island, you return to the dock to take a boat to the next island. We started taking the boat around 11 am and after touring all around, we got back to the parking lot at about 4 pm. There are snack stalls on the islands, but only Cuiping Island has fresh fish hot pot, which seems to be 58$ per person. It is recommended to bring enough food.