Dayuan Reservoir, Fangyuan Reservoir, Panjiang Reservoir, Suxian Lake and Dongjiang Lake in Chenzhou City were rated as Hunan’s beautiful rivers and lakes, according to the list released by the Hunan Provincial Department of Water Conservancy recently.
Dayuan Reservoir
Dayuan Reservoir, located in Anren County, is a medium-sized reservoir with excellent scenery. Owing to good forest vegetation on both sides and good water quality, it’s an important drinking water source in Anren County. The lush mountains are reflected on the surface of the green clear water which is like a pure jade embedded in the mountains of Dayuan Village.
Fangyuan Reservoir
Fangyuan Reservoir in Guiyang County is located in the upper reaches of Jinli River, a tributary of Chungling River. It was rated as an important drinking water source in the province in 2014. The river chief system has been implemented to protect the water source.
Panjiang Reservoir
Panjiang Reservoir is located in Jiahe County with beautiful scenery. In recent years, the county has promoted ecological civilization construction, strengthened environment and wetland protection, attracting more birds to inhabit.
Suxian Lake
Suxian Lake in Suxian District is open to all citizens. As a fresh and hydrophilic open space, multiple convenient facilities for people like leisure square, riverside steps and hiking trails were built. It’s a lakeside park integrating leisure, entertainment, hiking and fitness. Two suspension bridges were built to connect the banks of Suxian Lake, bringing convenience for nearby residents and becoming a landmark landscape.
Dongjiang Lake
Dongjiang Lake, located in Zixing City, is a tourist attraction with lush forests, clear water and rich cultural and tourist sites.