Xianhai Scenic Area: Photos, Map & Reviews [2024]

Xianhai Scenic Area Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions

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Xianhai Scenic Area has excellent water quality, broad lake surface, lush vegetation, peculiar topography and peculiar landforms, and rich human history such as the remains of the Three Kingdoms and the ancient post road. Cormorants, wild ducks, white cranes, mandarin ducks and other wild animals are hard to count, making this scenic spot a rare scenic spot in China.

Sichuan Province, Mianyang City, Xianhai Lake, the water and sky are the same color.

The water area of Xianhai Scenic Area is 7 square kilometers, while the rest is made up of peninsulas of varying sizes. The land area is vast, with a planned area of 43.28 square kilometers for a national tourist resort, and an initial development area of 13.8 square kilometers. The total area of the scenic area is 75 square kilometers. According to the overall plan prepared by the China Urban Planning and Design Institute, the construction goal of Xianhai Water Conservancy Scenic Area is to become a distinctive national tourist resort and a model area for urban-rural coordinated development in Mianyang City. The core area centered on Xianhai Lake is composed of 6.8 square kilometers of shallow hills and low mountains and 7 square kilometers of water surface. The forest coverage rate reaches 90%, and the vertical depth of the lake surface reaches 3.8 kilometers, forming 46 exquisite peninsulas. The peninsulas are interlaced, the lake shore is winding, and the mooring shore is more than 40 kilometers long. The natural environment is "mountains embracing water, water flooding mountains" and "mountains lining water, water reflecting mountains". The combination of mountains, water, and colors forms a natural picture of water and milk blending. The water quality is clear and is a secondary surface water source. There are also diverse animals and plants such as cormorants, egrets, wild fish schools, and ginkgo trees. 4 scenic areas involve aspects such as meetings, catering, accommodation, entertainment, water sports, and land-based cycling and fitness activities. In 2015, the resort area successfully obtained the titles of "National AAAA-level Tourist Scenic Spot", "Provincial Tourist Resort", "Provincial Ecotourism Demonstration Zone" and "Provincial Safe Community" all at once. In 2016, 2.146 million tourists were received and the total tourism revenue was 268 million yuan. Xianhai has become one of the important destinations for leisure and vacation for Chengdu and Mianyang residents in the suburbs. Ticket: There is no admission fee for lake tour, but you need to rent a boat. There are many types of boats available. Many activities are cancelled after summer, and now they are roughly divided into three categories: electric boats at 120 yuan per hour, pedal boats at 80 yuan per hour, and passenger ships charged per person. In addition, overtime will be charged every half hour. Take advantage of the good weather, escape the city, go to nature yourself, and experience a romantic day. Check-in route: Xianhai Scenic Area has a large area, and it takes 4-5 hours to walk on foot. Friends with good physical strength can challenge it. The main attractions are the pier and the beach, both of which require payment. The beach is relatively far and can be reached by taking the scenic area sightseeing car. The pier can be reached by taking a boat to tour the lake. Xianhai Lake has a cycling greenway where you can challenge yourself by riding a bike (we recommend using a road bike with drop handlebars, it's super fun) or drive a car and cycle around. Remember to wear a helmet and stay safe during the ride. The scenic area has entertainment facilities, and parents can take their children to play there on weekends. In summer, there are many mosquitoes on the lakeside boardwalk, so be sure to protect yourself from mosquito bites before playing. Xianhai Lake Dam, Yiqi Cloud Platform, Haiting Exploration, Qingshui Bay Beach Park, and Shenxian Tree. Transportation: Take bus routes 22, 24, or 97 within Mianyang city and you can arrive in about 30 minutes. The fare is 1 to 2 yuan. Drive on Xianhai Avenue (G108 Mianzi Road) to reach the destination. Of course, there are also yachts and other types~ If traveling with family, they are generally chosen. Water Bay is very suitable for parent-child play. Take your children and go together. There are beaches and many projects for children to play. Families with babies can come here.

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