Park 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 | Guangyuan (Sichuan) |
| Nearby sites | Jianmen Pass and the Shu Road 33km, Mount Guangwu–Nuoshui River Scenic Area 139km, Huanglong 164km, Jiuzhaigou Valley 166km Search nearby |
| Themes | Lake, Reservoir, Rafting & boat trips |
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 lies in Qingchuan county and Lizhou district, Guangyuan, about 30 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.
Nearby
| World Heritage | Huanglong 164km, Jiuzhaigou Valley 166km, Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor 172km, Maijishan Grottoes 204km |
| National parks of China | Giant Panda National Park 286km |
| National parks | Jianmen Pass and the Shu Road 33km, Micang Mountain Grand Canyon 109km, Mount Guangwu–Nuoshui River Scenic Area 139km, Jiuzhaigou–Huanglong Scenic Area 164km |
| AAAAA attractions | Langzhong Ancient City Scenic Area 119km, Mount Guangwu 125km, Beichuan Qiang City Tourist Area 135km, Zhu De's Hometown Scenic Area, Yilong 159km |
| AAAA attractions | Qingmuchuan Town 26km, Mingyue Gorge 29km, Zhaohua Ancient City 32km, Longmen Pavilion 33km |
| Historical sites | Qingmuchuan Old Street Building Complex 26km, Huangze Temple Cliff Statues 29km, Guangyuan Thousand-Buddha Cliff Statues 29km |
| National geoparks | Jiangyou National Geopark 94km, Guangwushan-Nuoshuihe National Geopark 96km |
| Nature reserves | Qingmuchuan National Nature Reserve 26km, Baishuihe National Nature Reserve 68km, Baishuijiang National Nature Reserve 103km, Micangshan National Nature Reserve 117km |
| Historic towns | Zhaohua Town 32km |