Tianhe Lake

Introducing Tianhe Lake
Tianhe Lake is a deep lake about 2,000 square meters at the bottom of a karst crater, around which are vertical cliffs about 50 or 60 meters high with majestic grotesque rocks. Located at 23 kilometers away from the southwest suburb of Guiyang in Guizhou Province, the Tianhe Lake Scenic Area combines waterfalls, crystal springs, deep pools, stone bridges, unusual caves, and strange rock formations. These area is an outstanding tourist destination, full of beautiful natural scenery and cultural displays.

Tianhe Lake Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Tianhetan 天河潭
• Best Time to Visit: March to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 3 to 4 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Nature, Show, Boating
• Opening Hours: 08:30-18:00
• Entrance Fee: ¥10 for waterfall area; ¥43 for Caves
• Address: Guian Avenue, Shiban Town, Huaxi District, Guiyang, Guizhou Province

What to expect at Tianhe Lake

Gaihuatan Fall
The first scenic area of Tianhe lake is the 210-meter-long Gaihuatan Fall, the widest travertine waterfall in China. Behind the surging fall there are various caves.

Tiansheng Bridge
Spanning two stone walls, Tiansheng Bridge is a karst formation left behind after the rock formations at the upper stream and on both banks of the river corroded and subsided, because of the long-term erosion of the rock stratum by the river. It is an exquisite work of art by underground water erosion. Located on the third layer of the Dry Tunnel, the bridge connects two cliffs in the tunnel. Under the bridge is an unfathomable abyss. A natural wonder, the bridge is called by the locals Tiansheng Bridge, the bridge born by Mother Nature, and Tianhe Lake is called the Cave with a Heavenly Bridge.

Jiudaowan, the Nine Bends
Joining the Water Tunnel and the Dry Tunnel, Jiudaowan is a zigzagging expanse of water with a shining surface surrounded with dense bamboo. The banks are of steep sedimentary formation. Sailing on a boat along Jiudaowan, you can enjoy the mountain villages, the fields, the smoke from kitchen chimneys, the croaking of roosters and the barking of dogs.

How to get to Tianhe Lake
• Take bus No. 211 or 701 and get off at Tianhetan Station.

Additional travel advice on Tianhe Lake
• Please take care while taking a boat cruise in the lake.
• Do not touch the lighting facilities in the caves, especially the underwater ones, to avoid electric shock.