Poyang Lake National Wetland Park
Poyang Lake is China's largest freshwater lake, and its beauty and abundance speak for themselves. It was also the base where Zhou Yu trained his navy during the Battle of Red Cliffs,…
Poyang Lake National Wetland Park, Nanchang
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥155 (includes sightseeing bus and boat)
- Opening hours
- All day
- Time needed
- 0.5–1 day
- Address
- Nanchang County, Nanchang
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1437. Open in Google Maps
About Poyang Lake National Wetland Park
Poyang Lake is China's largest freshwater lake, and its beauty and abundance speak for themselves. It was also the base where Zhou Yu trained his navy during the Battle of Red Cliffs, and it was the lucky ground where Zhu Yuanzhang defeated Chen Youliang with a smaller force. Su Dongpo's line “Mountains green, waters vast, the Great and Small Gu stand mid-river” describes the scenery of Poyang Lake.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Poyang Lake National Wetland Park cost?
Admission to Poyang Lake National Wetland Park is ¥155 (includes sightseeing bus and boat), as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Poyang Lake National Wetland Park?
Poyang Lake National Wetland Park is open All day.
How long should I spend at Poyang Lake National Wetland Park?
Plan on 0.5–1 day for Poyang Lake National Wetland Park.
Where is Poyang Lake National Wetland Park?
Poyang Lake National Wetland Park is in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, in the East China of China. Nanchang County, Nanchang
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