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Fuxian Lake is the deepest lake with the best water quality in Yunnan and the largest deep-water freshwater lake in China. Gushan Scenic Spot is named after the Gushan Island in the lake. It is located on the west bank of Fuxian Lake, at the junction of Chengjiang City and Jiangchuan County. There are many introductions about Fuxian Lake and Gushan Scenic Spot on the Internet. In addition, there is a stone tablet at the entrance of Gushan Island Scenic Spot, which records a period of history of the island. Interested friends can take a look at it after landing on the island, so I will not discuss it here. Talk too much. Although there are many tourist attractions, hotels and homestays along the coast of Fuxian Lake, and the playing methods are different, the Gushan Scenic Spot is unique because of its island, and it is the earliest scenic spot developed along the lake. It is still a good place to watch the lake, daze, and take pictures. place.
schedule
Two days are the most suitable.
Day 1: Arrive - view the beach and the surrounding lakeshore, take pictures - barbecue or wine tasting in the evening.
The next day: watch the sunrise - go to the island - return.
Explanation: The scenic spot is located on the west bank of the lake, and the sunrise is the most beautiful in the morning when the weather is clear. The weather on the island is cool in the morning, the lake on the east side of the island is the clearest, and the scenery is more beautiful than the west side. In addition, the small island is a long strip in the north-south direction. In the afternoon, if the sun does not shine on the east side, it will affect the photo effect. Therefore, it is best to visit the island in the morning. suitable.
transportation
It is most convenient to drive by yourself, just follow the road around the lake. After arriving at Chengjiang City, take a bus and get off at Sunshine Coast.
stay
There are many homestays in the scenic area, the price of a standard room is around 150-1000 yuan, the parking is very convenient and most of them can also provide meals at the same time. Now the highest grade is Guyue Suqing Boutique B&B. In addition to providing accommodation services, in-house guests can also enjoy dining discounts, free afternoon tea and evening cocktails. The Huanyu Mountain Villa on the island and the Sunshine Coast Hotel, which used to be the highest-grade state-owned hotel along the lake a few years ago, both closed down in 2019, what a pity!
Food
Copper Pot Potato Stewed Rice and Copper Pot Fish are local specialties. Basically every restaurant has it and it is also a must-order for most diners. If you happen to have it and you want to try it, you can order the endangered specialties in Fuxian Lake. Anti-wave fish. "Things are rare and expensive", they must be found by chance, and the price is very high. They can be boiled or fried, but the most authentic and delicious thing is to boil clear soup in a copper pot and dip it in water.
Tickets and others
Tickets for Gushan Island are 20 yuan per person, half price for students, and free for seniors aged 60 and over. The ferry boat to the island (round trip) is 100 yuan per boat for less than four people, 30 yuan per person for more than four people, and another 100 yuan for going around the island. Water bikes are 20 yuan/hour.