Taiping Lake 太平湖
A large reservoir lake with green islands and boat cruises, a relaxing half-day from Huangshan.
The lake is most scenic in autumn; confirm cruise times at the pier.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Taiping Lake in advance?
Real-name ticketing: one adult ticket and one discount ticket per ID card, bought for the same day ('即订即取'), entry by showing your ID card at the gate or ticket office; purchase online via the 黄山旅游官方平台 mini-program or at the pier. No advance-days requirement is stated, but free-ticket promotions require online reservation with document check. Passport acceptance for foreigners is not stated. Official boats only — private speedboats touting at the roadside are warned against.
What are the opening hours of Taiping Lake?
08:00–17:30
How much is a ticket to Taiping Lake?
About ¥115. Only a combined ticket price is published: gate ticket + official sightseeing boat (three-island loop: 天下太平城 / 龙窑寨 / 猴魁岛) is about CNY 115 per person when bought online in advance; no gate-only price is given. The boat must be bought in addition to the gate ticket — '游客除购买门票外，须同时购买班船票或包快艇等方式游览景点'. Discounts: free gate ticket for children under 1.2 m and visitors 65+; half-price (优惠票) for 1.2–1.4 m, ages 60–65, and full-time students; boat free for children under 0.8 m. Promotional free-gate-ticket periods (e.g. women 3/2–3/8, autumn holiday offers) cover only the first gate ticket, not boats/cableways.
How long do I need at Taiping Lake?
Plan about 3 hours.
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