About this attraction
Why visit Caohai National Nature Reserve
Caohai Lake is located beside Weining County, about 2,000 meters above sea level. It is one of the three highland freshwater lakes in China. Its perennial water surface is as large as five of Hangzhou’s West Lakes. There are also more than 120 aquatic plants growing on the lake bed underneath, which provides sufficient food for more than forty species of fish. A large number of fish, shrimp, clams, snails and plankton provide plenty of food for more than 180 species of birds living here.
Highlights
- Natural scenery
- Boat tour
- No. 8 of Cool Water Escapes in Bijie
Visitor tips
- Check opening hours before departure: Open all day
Plan your visit
- How long to allow
- Allow around 3–5 hours for a comfortable visit.
- When to go
- Confirm seasonal access before travelling. Current listing: Open all day.
- Admission
- Free. Prices and reservation rules can change, so verify them before departure.
- Getting oriented
- Use the listed address as a starting point and confirm the correct visitor entrance locally.