Wujianfang Reservoir

Wujianfang Reservoir is located in western Da’an City. It covers a water area of 27 square kilometres with a storage capacity of 26.7 million cubic metres. More than 30 kinds of freshwater fish thrive here, including common carp, crucian carp, catfish, grass carp and bighead carp. The reservoir set a record catch of 420,000 kilograms of fish in 1989.

Surrounded by islets, the Water Island Amusement Park features three major islands standing like a tripartite confrontation. Big Poplar Island serves as the main island. It houses a large restaurant specialising in river fish stewed with river water, as well as small outdoor picnic kitchens for visitors to embrace nature. There are also halls for singing, dancing and group activities to lift visitors’ spirits after enjoying natural scenery, plus romantic suites for couples on holiday. The island is fully equipped with sports facilities and a wide variety of recreational amenities.

Cross an arched bridge and you will reach Magpie Island. With singing birds and blooming flowers everywhere, it is an ideal summer resort. A two-storey wooden villa stands on the island with elegant surroundings, unique decoration and thoughtful services, offering both accommodation and catering. There is also an antique Buddhist hall resplendent both inside and out, a favoured place for devout worshippers to pray for blessings. Besides, a zoo and aquatic exhibition hall can be found here. Magpie Island boasts the most stunning scenery of all.

A zigzag bridge leads visitors to Jin Wushu Fishing Island. On the southern side stand a fishing terrace and a fishing lodge built in memory of the legend that Jin Wushu once fished here, allowing anglers to recall ancient stories while fishing. On the northern side lie a swimming area and boating services. Dozens of Mongolian yurts scattered among pavilions and flowers add distinctive ethnic charm to the park. The unique waterborne restaurant and fashionable non-stop nightlife town further enrich the water town scenery, bringing visitors into a fairyland.

Lush trees cover the islands, and flowers bloom in profusion. Butterflies dance above blossoms, finches soar freely in the sky, and fish leap in the water, forming a natural scroll painting. Boating here brings the wonderful feeling described in the poem: the boat glides over green waves, and travellers wander amid a picturesque scene.

When the Tao’er River rises in flood season, tourists can row to Wild Duck Island, River Mussel Island, Mandarin Duck Island and other islets. Small boats drift slowly amid swaying aquatic plants. Flocks of wild ducks wander on the water, while waterbirds fly overhead amid constant quacking cries. Just as the poem goes: Wild geese and gulls fly to amaze immortals; blue water and white sand capture travellers’ hearts. The breathtaking scenery makes visitors linger on and forget to return.