Nanbei Lake, formerly known as Yong'an Lake, also called Gan Lake and Gaoshi Lake, is located in Haiyan County, Jiaxing City, on the north bank of Hangzhou Bay, Zhejiang Province. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the sea on the other, it is China's only scenic area integrating mountains, sea, and lake. I visited this place more than ten years ago, and I clearly remember it was the first event of my car club. More than 40 cars of the same model came together—it was a grand and memorable sight.
More than ten years have passed, and I don't really remember the scenic area anymore, but I still remember this place. This time, I felt it was much better than before, especially in terms of facilities. Whether it's parking, dining, or entertainment activities, everything felt very well done, and the experience was excellent.
Nanbei Lake is actually a lagoon at the mouth of the Qiantang River, divided into north and south halves by a long causeway (Zhonghutang), hence its name. The causeway is 500 meters long.
Nanbei Lake consists of four major resource elements (four scenic areas): lakes and ponds, mountains and forests, the coast, and an ancient city. It boasts rich natural resources and cultural landscapes. Major attractions within the scenic area include Tanxian Stone City, Yunxiu Temple, and Yingke Peak. It is one of the first batch of provincial-level scenic spots in Zhejiang Province, a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, and one of the top ten leisure and vacation destinations in Zhejiang.