The Baihua Lake is situated in
Zhuchang Village, about 22 kilometers northwest of Guiyang City in Guizhou
Province. Covering an area of 13.5 square kilometers, the lake is famous for its
beautiful scenery and serenity.
Among its scenic spots , the Small
Three Gorges is the most distinctive one. On the lakeside are terraced fields
layer upon layer. Peach trees and willows stand along the lakeside, together
with several farmhouses and a small arch bridge, presenting beautiful rural
scenery. Lying in the lake are more than 100 various islands, large or
small.
The lake is crystal clear, with oddly shaped
rocks. Various kinds of birds fly here, including egret, mandarin duck, lake
gull, and wild duck, which amount to several thousand. The Baihua Scenic Area is
composed of 12 scenic spots, including water-eroded cave, hot spring, Hongwu
Temple, and Zhuchang Old Castle, etc. Various facilities and entertainment
places have been improved greatly. Moreover, a Baihua Villa is specially built
to provide convenient living and transportation
conditions.