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Wenxian Tianchi (Lake)
4A Tourism Area

Wenxian Tianchi (Lake)

文县天池旅游景区

Gansu, Longnan·35.7951°N, 104.1252°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
3-4 hours

About Wenxian Tianchi (Lake)

A beautiful lake scenic area in Longnan, Gansu, with crystal-clear waters surrounded by mountains.

Highlights

• Alpine crater lake (Tianchi) in the upper Bailong River area of Wenxian. • Emerald water ringed by forest and mountains. • Boating and hiking.

Suggested Route

Lakeside trail and boat ride, then a viewpoint; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Wenxian town hotels or lakeside stays; try local cured pork and za jiu (rice wine).

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, boating and lodging .
Travel Tips

Best visited in morning for fewer crowds. Bring snacks as food options may be limited inside.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)

Getting There

No metro nearby; fly to Longnan Chengxian Airport (LNL) then bus to Wudu East station, transfer to Tianchi (~3 h); or HSR to Longnan Railway Station then shuttle bus; self-drive from Wudu ~2 h. Nearest airport: Longnan Chengxian Airport (LNL), ~? (long road transfer).

Reservation

Real-name booking required; ticket ¥55 + shuttle bus ¥30 (mandatory).

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
文县天池旅游景区

35.7951, 104.1252

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