Arrow Bamboo Lake, Sichuan, China

5Darron Gedge's G 5:00 PM Apr 10, 2015

Peaceful Lake
I walked the far side of this lake to get away from the crowds. It was good because with less people there I was able to photograph ducks and other birds in the area. It is named the Bamboo Lake because of the small bamboo plants that grow around the lake amongst the conifers.

4rubenmat 5:00 PM Mar 2, 2015

Lake amidst Arrow bamboo groves
The arrow bamboo is a stubby variety of bamboo - the leaves are arrow shaped. It is the staple food for the giant pandas. This lake is nearer the top of the right arm of the Y shaped Jiuzhaighu national park - The Rize valley. The lake is about 5-6 kilometers long and averages 1- 2 KM breadth. The shuttle buses run along the road, which is on one bank of the lake and the wooden walkway runs pararell to the road on the other bank of the lake. Most sights in the national park are designed this way. Alight from the shuttle bus, take the wooden walkway which cuts through the 'swan lake' (its a marsh actually-with a few migratory ducks ) to the opposite bank and take a lesuirely walk of 4 to 5 kilometers. The walkway is wooden, well maintained, well protected and broad enough. It runs through forest land. Enjoy the walk, its nature at its best ! Great photo oppurtunities !! Fitness level : Moderately fit is enough. TIPS : Take water/drink/ (beer) and light snacks (energy bars are great).