# Huguangyan Scenic Area (湖光岩风景区)

Western Guangdong, Guangdong Province · South China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥50
- **Opening hours:** 7：30—18：00
- **Time needed:** 2–4 hours
- **Getting there:** Near the East Gate of Huguangyan (bus stop), Ocean University Junction (bus stop) and the West Gate of Huguangyan (bus stop)
- **Good for:** Photography, Nature

## About Huguangyan Scenic Area

This is China's only volcanic maar lake. It is said that the lake is home to giant fish and giant turtles. The water contains a high level of strontium, which is said to promote blood circulation and have a skin-whitening effect. The volcanic mud here is said to have a range of therapeutic benefits.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2408. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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