Nanwan Lake is nestled within the mountains of XinYang City, the largest artificial lake in the Henan region, with vast, shimmering waters and islands scattered like jewels. It’s a perfect place for relaxation and recreation. The core scenic area of Longtan Gorge is renowned for its cascading waterfalls, while White Dragon Cave houses a thousand-year-old temple and cliff carvings. Peach Island is a sea of peach blossoms in springtime, and the Nanwan Lake Scenic Area offers winding trails and viewing platforms to admire the entire lake and mountain landscape, with stunning sunsets painting the water red – a truly idyllic scene. Nanwan Lake was established in 1952 and is one of the first large reservoirs built in the People's Republic of China, a testament to the ingenuity of countless builders. It was once a strategic border fortress of the Chu state, and poets and writers throughout history have written countless verses praising its lake and mountain scenery. The Qing Dynasty poet Li He once visited here, leaving behind the famous couplet "Lake light and waves of splendor, best of all when the sun is shining," which confirms that this place has always been a favorite destination for poets and writers. It’s not only a gift from nature, but also a poetic painting woven from history and culture.
