1、 Name Origin and Long History

Name Origin: Hanfeng Lake was named after Liu Bei's establishment of Hanfeng County during the Eastern Han Dynasty (meaning "abundant Han soil"), and there are also claims that it was named after the Han Dynasty's settlement of farmland and troops here.

Long history: Hanfeng Lake has accumulated 1800 years of history in Kaixian, and is an important part of the Three Gorges Reservoir area. It is also a unique artificial lake in the world formed due to the construction of the world-renowned Three Gorges Project on the Yangtze River.

2、 Cultural relics and cultural landscapes

Cultural relics: There are rich cultural relics around Hanfeng Lake, which witness the long history and splendid culture of the Kaizhou region.

places of historic figures and cultural heritage:

Kaizhou Ancient City: It is the only ancient city in the Three Gorges Reservoir area built on the site of a demolished city. With the theme of "ancient", it has buildings in the styles of Han, Tang, Ming, Qing, Republic of China, and modern times. From a high altitude, the old city and the new city face each other across the lake, with high-rise buildings on one side, simple and fashionable; On one side is a wooden house with stone tiles, exuding an ancient charm and fragrance. The modern and fashionable city blends with the graceful and exquisite ancient architecture, forming a unique scenic line.

Architectural Landscape: The six major cultural buildings in the ancient city of Kaizhou include Shengshan Hall, Li Family Courtyard, Shen Family Mansion, Yu Palace, Peijun Hall, and State Government Office. There are also buildings such as Bayu Residential Buildings, City Walls, Ying'en Fang, Shaoqing Fang, and the Great Hall of the People, as well as supporting facilities such as theme gardens, ancient city water bodies, leisure squares, and Laoguanzui Wharf.

3、 Folk customs and cultural activities

Folk customs: The folk customs of Kaizhou region are unique, and tourists can feel the warm hospitality and simple folk customs of the local people here.

Cultural activities: The Hanfeng Lake area often hosts various cultural events, such as cultural exhibitions, artistic performances, calligraphy and painting exhibitions, traditional festivals, etc., enriching tourists' cultural experiences. At the same time, there are also tourism products such as wetland bird watching, lotus watching and wild fishing, boat tours of lakes, water weddings, sports and leisure, allowing tourists to experience local folk customs while enjoying the beautiful scenery.