Gaoyou lake connects Jiangsu Province and Anhui Province, also known as Zhuhu Lake and Biwa Lake, with a total water area of 760.67km? When the water level is 5.55 meters. Gaoyou lake is a shallow lake with beautiful scenery. There are many wild waterfowl such as wild ducks and egrets in the lake. Oriental stork, red-crowned crane and egret, which are national key protected birds, also breed here for the winter. Gaoyou lake is also the main position of Huaihe River regulation project.
As the third largest freshwater lake in Jiangsu Province, gaoyou lake is called a suspended lake because its water level is higher than the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. There are several small lakes, including 36 lakes, such as Zhuhu Lake, Fushe Lake and Ping 'a Lake, which are connected with each other, with a total area of 760.67 kilometers. . The water area is 648km? Reed beach and dam area 1 12.67km? The water area of gaoyou lake in Gaoyou City is 43 1.5km? It accounts for 60% of the total water area of gaoyou lake.
Recommended attractions in gaoyou lake:
1, gaoyou lake Park: gaoyou lake Park is the core scenic spot in gaoyou lake, covering a vast area with beautiful lakes and mountains. There are trails around the lake, viewing platforms and wetland flower beds in the park, which provide leisure walking, lake viewing and taking photos.
2. Baota shan: Baota shan, located on the south bank of gaoyou lake, is a place of interest. There is a pagoda in the Tang Dynasty on the hill. Climbing to the top of the tower overlooks the beautiful scenery of gaoyou lake. There is also a Buddhist temple on the top of the mountain, where visitors can enjoy the architectural and cultural atmosphere.
3. gaoyou lake Flower Sea: Every spring and summer, all kinds of flowers, such as tulips, sunflowers and lavender, bloom in the flower sea around gaoyou lake, forming a colorful flower sea landscape. This is a photographer's paradise and a good place for parents and children to play.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-gaoyou lake