Scenic spot introduction:

Zhaoping Lake is one of the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Lakes" in Henan. It is the hometown of Liu Lei, the descendant of Yao in the Xia Dynasty, and the birthplace of the Liu surname in the world. The scenic spot is located 10 kilometers west of Lushan County, Henan Province. It was originally called Zhaoping Reservoir. It was named after Han Guang Emperor Liu Xiu and Wang Mang, during the battle of Kunyang, Liu Xiu built a platform to recruit troops after paying homage to his ancestor Liu Lei. Zhaoping Lake Scenic Area is a scenic spot developed based on the original Zhaoping Platform Reservoir. It crosses the Shah River and forms a high gorge and flat lake. There are mountains in the water and water in the mountains. Shiren Mountain and Zhaoping Lake complement each other. The scenery is strange and spectacular, the water and sky are the same color, the surrounding peaks and mountains are green, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, full of poetry and painting.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions in Zhaoping Lake Scenic Area include Zhaopingtan Reservoir, Reservoir Dam, Qiugong City Island, Liu Lei's Tomb, Chinese Ancestral Garden of Liu Surname, Liu Family Guild Hall, Ancestral Hall, Sister-in-law Stone, etc.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 3A scenic spots, provincial scenic spots

Scenic spot features:

Photography, fishing, boating, birthplace of Liu surname, reservoir, ancestor of Liu surname, strange rocks, forest
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Henan Province>Pingdingshan City>Lushan County

How to get there:

You can take the Lushan Tourist Line to Zhaoping Lake Scenic Area.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Zhaoping Lake ticket price:

30 yuan, children under 1.2 meters tall, senior citizens over 70 years old (including 70 years old), journalists, and active military personnel are free with valid ID; children between 1.2-1.5 meters tall, senior citizens aged 60-69 years old, and students in universities, middle schools, and primary schools ( Excluding adult education students) tickets are discounted at half price with student ID.

Scenic area opening hours:

08:00-18:00

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