A Complete Guide to Visiting Dajin Lake, a Mysterious Land in Sanming, Fujian | Danxia, Water Temples, and a Light and Shadow Film

Who could have guessed it! Sanming, Fujian, actually hides such a magical place—"Dajin Lake"!

Danxia landforms, vast expanses of emerald waters, and the thousand-year-old Hanging Temple.

Every snap is a National Geographic cover-worthy photo!

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📍Top 5 Must-See Attractions
💦Ganlu Temple, "The Buddhist Kingdom on Water"
🕰️8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tucked away amidst the precipitous cliffs lies a Song Dynasty temple, its pillars planted in the ground without a single tile. 🏯
The red walls and golden roof are reflected in the emerald lake.
Amidst the curling incense, making a wish is incredibly effective! (Tested! ✨)

⛰️"Xian Shou Chibi" Natural Cliff Carvings
Take a boat ride across the Ten Miles of Pinghu Lake. 🚢
Looking up, you'll see the 300-meter-high crimson Danxia cliffs.
The sunlight casts a shadow, resembling an overturned palette. 🎨
(Recommended photography at 10 AM for the best golden light!)

🚤Exploring the "Heavenly Trace Water Curtain" Waterfall
Transfer to a speedboat and plunge into the deep canyon. 🌊Suddenly, you'll see the Milky Way cascading down.
The moment the mist washes over your face is truly soothing!

🌳"Wild Fun Source" Forest Trail
Moss-covered rocks hide adorable "fairy kisses"🌸
Follow the butterflies for 20 minutes
and unlock a bird's-eye view overlooking Jinhu Lake👑

🍃"Nine Dragon Pond" Night Tour (Secret Trick!)
🕰️7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Summer Only)
After dusk, enjoy a bamboo raft ride🚣♀️
The cliffs transform into a natural backdrop for light and shadow art. It's like stepping into the alien world of Avatar✨

🥘Food Radar:
▫️Jinhu Dried Fish: Dry-dried by local fishermen🐟, steamed for a savory and chewy texture, or stir-fried with chili peppers for a delicious and spicy treat! ▫️ Jade Rolls (bamboo shoots wrapped in mugwort rice wrappers) from a street vendor 🌿
▫️ Intangible cultural heritage warm mushroom buns with a subtle herbal aroma 💊
▫️ Must-try Jinhu snails for a late-night snack—they're incredibly spicy! 🔥

🏠 Accommodation Recommendation:
"Yueshanshuishe" B&B
📍Inside the Dajin Lake Scenic Area in Taining
Open-the-window view of the lake, a truly stylish design 📸
(Remember to book a lake view room two weeks in advance!)

📌 Travel Tips:
❶ Combo ticket for 163 yuan includes a boat tour and a guided tour (super value!)
❷ The boat departs on the hour ⏰; sit on the second floor for the best views
❸ Wearing Hanfu/New Chinese style is out of this world! Remember to bring sun protection clothing 🧥 and a sun hat 👒
❹ Best travel season: March-November (seasonal surprises await!)

🚕 Scenic Area: Fujian Dajin Lake Danxia Landform National Geopark
📍 Address: Dajin Lake Wharf, Taining County, Sanming City, Fujian Province
🚗 Getting There:
✔️ Take the high-speed rail to Taining Station and take a 15-minute taxi ride 🚕
✔️ If you're driving, find "Dajin Lake Wharf" in the navigation system. The parking lot is huge 🅿️
✔️ About a 3.5-hour drive from Fuzhou/Xiamen

🌸 See azaleas in spring, escape the heat in summer, admire crimson leaves in autumn, and witness the mist in winter.
This highly underrated 5A scenic spot is truly worth a visit!! Save it! 🌟
Choose this spot for your next girlfriends trip~ 👯♀️