An artificial lake located in the center of Lingang New City in Pudong New Area. Its water source is the Huangpu River and its area is equivalent to that of West Lake in Hangzhou.
There are three islands in the lake. The North Island is an entertainment island, the West Island is a tourist accommodation area, and the South Island has facilities such as a yacht club and yacht harbor.
It's a quiet, fresh-air place with few people. You can fly kites, go fishing, and ride a bicycle around the lake. You can also rent a bicycle or take a speedboat around the lake.
Attractions Location: Dishui Lake, Huanhu West 1st Road, Nanhui New Town, Pudong New District, Shanghai
Tickets: free
Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)
Contact Details: 021-20936951; 021-68283232
Transportation:
Take Metro Line 16 and get off at Dishuihu Station, which is within walking distance.
Time reference: 1-3 hours
Spend a relaxing day exploring the scenic Dishui Lake area in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area. This itinerary is perfect for a short getaway from the city’s bustle, with time for lakeside strolls, modern art appreciation, and coastal views.
Accommodation/Food: Stay at Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai Pudong Jinqiao. Try seafood and local dishes at “Lingang Fisherman’s Wharf.”
Souvenirs: Buy maritime-themed souvenirs like model ships and sailor hats from the China Maritime Museum.
Explore more of Lingang New Town and its unique blend of nature and technology. Enjoy a peaceful retreat and delve into local culture and science.
Accommodation/Food: Continue stay at Radisson Blu. Try the “Lake View Cafe” for international cuisine.
Souvenirs: Glow-in-the-dark astronomical souvenirs and themed toys from the Planetarium gift shop.
This itinerary adds nature and ecological exploration to the modern sightseeing experience.
Accommodation/Food: Optional stay at local homestays near Binhai Forest Park. Try Lingang BBQ restaurants in the evening.
Souvenirs: Natural wooden crafts and Lingang eco-products from the park gift stalls.
Experience deeper cultural and recreational options in the surrounding Pudong coastal zone.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near Haichang Ocean Park or return to Radisson Blu. Enjoy seafood hotpot specialties.
Souvenirs: Plush marine animals, polar-themed cups and shirts from Ocean Park’s souvenir shop.
Add elements of local village life and rural culture with a visit to Lingang countryside surroundings.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in village B&B or return to Lingang. Enjoy dishes like sautéed river prawns and seasonal greens.
Souvenirs: Handmade fans, dried peaches, and rural handmade goods.
Discover the port heritage and science-focused developments in the Free Trade Zone and innovation base.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near Dishui Lake or in a business hotel in the Lingang area. Dinner at “Yangshan Seafood Restaurant.”
Souvenirs: Model ships, logistics-themed tech souvenirs, and marine tech booklets.
Complete the tour with spiritual and artistic immersion to contrast with the prior high-tech themes.
Accommodation/Food: Stay final night near Dishui Lake for ease of access. Enjoy a Western-Chinese fusion dinner at “Shining Lakeview.”
Souvenirs: Art prints, postcards of Dishui Lake skyline, and Donghai Bridge memorabilia.
For Shanghai, it is indeed a rare natural place, with empty roads, white clouds and blue sky. When driving into the Lingang District, the road next to it actually feels like driving in Sanya.
The area around the lake is still under construction, but the lack of people is nice, and the clouds are beautiful. The other artificial islands are pretty good, too. It's nice to just drop by, but there's no need to go there specifically.
There is a Hong Kong-style dessert shop by the lake on Xidao Island that is pretty good, and there is also a Chaoshan beef hotpot restaurant nearby that is also pretty good.
When I first heard the name Dishui Lake, I thought it was very poetic - tears from the sky, drops of water forming a lake.
I'd mentioned kite flying to my son before, so I took advantage of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday to fulfill my promise. Dishui Lake is located in Lingang New City, Pudong New Area. Because of its remote location, it feels like it's outside the city. We drove from the northwest to the southeast of Shanghai, a full two hours.
Perhaps due to its remote suburban location and proximity to the lake, the air near the scenic area is incredibly fresh, evoking the feeling of "after a fresh rain in the empty mountains, the weather turns to autumn late." However, the wind was quite strong, with a hint of dampness and chill, so even on a sunny day, it's best to bring a jacket. Along the way, there were vendors selling kites and fruit. We chose a vibrantly colored kite featuring a touhou (a Chinese macaque) with colorful streamers. The islands of Dishui Lake are truly a perfect place for kite flying, with a clear, turquoise sky and lush green grass beneath our feet. I grabbed the reel and ran across the grass. The wind was strong, and the skirts of my mist-blue dress fluttered. My child, following behind me, screamed with excitement. The kite, riding the wind, soared into the air. We continued running, slowly loosening our grip on the reel. The kite soared higher and higher, its colorful streamers dancing in the wind, and the touhou monkey's mouth gradually faded from view. Perhaps inspired by our actions, a little girl about our child's age also started running after us. Across the green lawn, we could see the silhouettes of a large kite and two smaller ones, racing in the wind. Soon, our kite, joined by many others, soared into the distant sky. The sky became increasingly crowded with kites: besides triangular ones like ours, there were also diamond-shaped ones, traditional kites, and hawks, creating a lively atmosphere. Our child seemed to have a special passion for flying kites: he loved to fly them down, then fly them up again, then fly them down again, watching them rise and fall, a joyous experience. When we were tired, we rested on chairs made from tree trunks, ate watermelon, and let the wind carry our thoughts. The lawn was dotted with charming sculptures of polar bears, penguins, sea lions, and more, and the children, keen to pose for photos, were eager to pose.
As the temperature gradually dropped in the evening, we reeled in our kites. My child removed the kite's support rod and used it as a pen to sketch on the ground, occasionally tapping on the reeds by the roadside. I wasn't quite sure what the meaning was, but perhaps it was a unique child's joy. It was the Lingang Ocean Festival, and the decorations around Dishui Lake were filled with marine elements. The azure wind chimes and the blue balls adorning the trees all enhanced the atmosphere.
I can't remember the last time I flew a kite, perhaps when I was very young. As we grow older, with more and more entertainment options available, these things seem to have been forgotten. Sometimes, perhaps we should really be grateful to our children; they allow us to relive the simplest yet most beautiful joys of childhood.
When taking off from Pudong Airport and heading south, you can see Dishui Lake if you sit on the right side.
A very large and round artificial lake, but the hotel is expensive!
It is very far from downtown Shanghai, but now it is directly accessible by subway. It is a large place with a circular lake. It is best to drive there. This was taken ten years ago.
The easternmost part of China's inland plate, the location is very remote. It is suitable for travel enthusiasts to visit.
Dishui Lake, also known as Luchao Lake, is located in Nanhui New City, Pudong New District, Shanghai. It is on the coast of the East China Sea where Hangzhou Bay and the Yangtze River estuary meet, about 76 kilometers from the center of Shanghai. It is the central lake of Nanhui New City.
Located in the Yangshan Deepwater Port area, it's quite far from downtown Shanghai. Metro Line 16 provides direct access, but it's a long ride. Driving is the most convenient option. Dishui Lake, while seemingly large and expansive, is a man-made excavation, which doesn't affect the water quality, which is crystal clear. However, it can be very windy, and in the summer, it can be very hot, with no shade. During peak season, speedboats are available for circumnavigating the lake. Because of the expansive views and lack of obstructions, you'll often see people flying kites here, especially in strong winds, making it a perfect spot for kite flying. While visiting Dishui Lake, you can also visit the Maritime Museum in Lingang New City. As for food, I don't think there's much available; you can try a farmhouse in the new city.
It's about the same size as West Lake and is located in the easternmost part of Shanghai. It used to be inconvenient to get there, but now it's connected by subway. I cycled directly from Songhong Road to here, and back again in a day, which was exhausting. I love the small streets there; the streetlights and reeds on both sides are beautiful.
As the only way to get to the Donghai Bridge, the surrounding area is yet to be developed.
While residents of water towns are no strangers to lakes, they still want to see the nearby Dishui Lake. After all, it's a landmark project within the Lingang New City's core urban area. Its design derives from the master plan of the German firm GMP: a drop of water from heaven falls into the sea, creating ripples that eventually form Dishui Lake, with a diameter of 2.5 kilometers and an area of 5.66 square kilometers. It's currently the largest artificial freshwater lake in China.
From the perspective of viewing, the Dishui Lake is a scenic belt with an average width of 80 meters, with beautiful environment and pleasant scenery. There are also three islands with different positions in the lake - North Island, West Island and South Island.
There are not many projects suitable for home barbecue tourism. There is an artificial lake in the center of Lingang New City in Pudong New Area. The lake water comes from the Huangpu River and its area is equivalent to that of West Lake in Hangzhou.
Dishui Lake is an artificial lake located in the heart of Lingang New City in Pudong New Area, approximately 76 kilometers from downtown Shanghai. The scenery is picturesque, with drifting white clouds, swaying windmills, sparkling blue waters, the neighing of horses, and a clear blue sky.
Most of the visitors to Dishui Lake are local tourists from Shanghai. They bring their children or pet dogs and set up tents on the grass. Because there are few tourists, the lake is very empty even during the National Day holiday.
I wanted to find a less crowded place during the National Day holiday, so I went to Dishui Lake. It was worth it, the scenery was beautiful, especially around 4:00 PM when I went to West Island. The sky was particularly blue and the breeze was very comfortable, so you must choose a good spot at Dishui Lake. The Maritime Museum is not far away and closes at 4:00 PM, so I recommend going early. You can take a bus from Dishui Lake to the beach park, which is about 40 minutes away and closes to the sea. It's worth a visit, but the water is not very clear.
Dishui Lake is an artificial lake near the Lingang New City in Pudong. I used to look at maps and wondered when Shanghai had such a lake. But it's so far from home, it's almost as far as Suzhou. Today, while wandering around Nanhui, I stopped by Dishui Lake. Parking is plentiful and convenient, but the area is under construction and there's no access to the lakefront. I should have driven straight to the Crowne Plaza. Afterward, I found a spot at the sailing club and took in the view. The sky was blue, the clouds were white, the water was clear, and the lake was green. It was a beautiful sight. And best of all, it doesn't cost any money!
Dishui Lake, located at the terminus of Line 16, is one of Shanghai's newest attractions in recent years, a relatively close suburban attraction. The lake boasts a vibrant blue water and a pier perfect for taking photos. There's also a park nearby where you can rent or buy kites, making kite-flying a couple a great idea. One thing to keep in mind is that Line 16 doesn't have a very high capacity, so try transferring at the terminus, Longyang Road. If transferring at Luoshan Road, avoid rush hour. Trains departing Longyang Road for Dishui Lake are generally quite crowded starting at 4:00 PM. Get up early to visit Dishui Lake; the lake is truly stunning in the midday sun.
Dishui Lake, also known as Luchao Lake, is located in Lingang New City, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. It is on the coast of the East China Sea where Hangzhou Bay and the Yangtze River estuary meet, about 76 kilometers from the center of Shanghai. It is the central lake of Lingang New City.
It is located in Lingang, Shanghai, very far away from the city center, but as a suburban park it is very suitable for sightseeing and the scenery is very open.
Dishui Lake, the most famous scenic spot in Nanhui Lingang New City, resembles a teardrop from heaven falling into the sea. West Island on Dishui Lake boasts a barbecue area, perfect for gathering with friends to enjoy the lake breeze, the scenery, and a barbecue. There's also a boat dock adjacent to Dishui Lake, where you can board a yacht for a tour around the lake. The dock's design is ingenious, resembling a sailboat setting sail.
Dishui Lake is suitable for weekend leisure, with convenient transportation and few people, making it a good place for family vacation...
It's sparsely populated, so generally not many people come here. It's really considered a suburb.
Dishui Lake is a truly relaxing place. Sit quietly by the lake, admire the scenery, or snap some photos. You can also rent a bicycle and cycle around the lake. There are free entrances everywhere along the lake. Watch the sunrise and sunset here, and try some water activities.
As China's second-largest artificial lake, Dishui Lake boasts a modern design and is a worthwhile destination. Its popularity is steadily increasing.
The wind is so strong and so far away, I went to listen to the Spring Wave Music Festival
Dishui Lake is probably an artificial lake built by reclaiming land. It is located in Nanhui New City. The Crowne Plaza Hotel on the island in the lake is quite distinctive.
The artificial lake near Nanhuizui is usually less crowded with cars, making it a great place for cycling around the lake.
The "Spring Flowers and Autumn Colors" landscape, I'll post a few photos for you to enjoy.
I didn't expect to go to Dishui Lake again after so many years. If it weren't for the activities, I really wouldn't have thought of it. After so many years, Dishui Lake is still the same, but there seem to be more houses, more shops, and more people. Of course, I don't know how much the housing prices have increased... The current Dishui Lake is really good for family travel. There is a special jogging path on the side, and it is very clean overall. However, when we arrived at the barbecue area at noon, it was really a world of its own. Fortunately, the seats were by the lake, and the air was better. It was really smoky in the middle, and the barbecued meat was really average. It was hard to tell the beef from the mutton. It was just for fun. However, Dishui Lake is still suitable for a family weekend vacation.
The main attraction is the largest artificial lake, but I recommend you to ride a bike around the area, or if you are rich enough, you can experience the hotel. The surrounding greenery is very good.
Dishui Lake, a small bar, a small apartment, friends around here can prepare an afternoon, accompany their parents, bring a mat and lunch box, and enjoy an afternoon on the lawn by the lake. It is a rare tranquility and leisure in the city.
Dishui Lake is located in the southeast corner of Shanghai. In the past, it was a beach and belonged to Nanhui District of Shanghai. Now it belongs to Pudong New Area. In fact, it is a man-made lake with a perfect circular shape and a large area. After its construction, Dishui Lake changed the history of Pudong area without lakes.
The quality of the scenery depends on the good weather. The sky is blue and the air is good. The scenery is average, but it is nice to relax.
The environment is OK, similar to Houtan Park, with volunteers to show the way, and it is quite popular. However, there are fewer activities to play.
It's really far away. Even in the most remote corner of Shanghai, there are still many people.
The lake is cool in the summer, bring your tent and camp
An artificial lake is accessible by subway. It was very windy and cool in June.
The Lingang New City in Pudong, Shanghai, is a large artificial lake. You can take a boat ride around the lake in half an hour. The scenery is quite beautiful.
Dishui Lake, the last stop of Metro Line 16
Suitable for picnics and cycling. Of course, wearing a skirt is still very beautiful and appropriate.
It's very good. After getting on the elevator, you can see a large artificial lake. It's super beautiful.
It feels relatively primitive, there are many people barbecuing, and the lake is very big.
It took about an hour and 20 minutes to drive from Putuo, which is quite far, but walking along the lakeside made it all worth it. It was very windy yesterday, so there were very few people and no boats were running. The Dishui Lake subway station is in the sunken square, so you can stop by and browse the duty-free shops. Overall, the surrounding commercial atmosphere is not enough, but the scenery is nice.
Dishui Lake is a place where people come here for its reputation. Located in the easternmost part of Shanghai, Dishui Lake is the most beautiful lake landscape in Shanghai. Standing by the lake, you will be shocked by the boundless sight, and instantly feel like you are not in Shanghai. The convenient and fast Metro Line 16 takes you directly from the city center to the edge of Dishui Lake, making the beautiful lake no longer distant and unfamiliar. The design of Dishui Lake Metro Station is very reasonable and convenient. You can see the beautiful lake as soon as you exit the subway station. This is the core area of the Lingang Development Zone. The buildings by the lake are very beautiful. Looking out from the wind, you can see the entire coastal city, Fisherman's Wharf, and the lighthouse in the distance, which is refreshing. Lingang is a window for Shanghai's high-tech development. It is home to Fortune 500 companies and large aircraft manufacturing institutions. Its booming development momentum is our hope for the future.
Maybe I went there in autumn. The door to the lake center was locked when I went there. The sunset was particularly beautiful.
The winter scenery of Dishui Lake is truly unique. Icicles hang from the cliffs on either side of the waterfall, and icicles scatter over the bushes. The outer surface of the water freezes into a translucent "ice bucket," but the water inside continues to flow, radiating vibrant colors and fragrance under the sunlight, creating a truly spectacular sight. Because the spring water maintains a constant temperature, the grass beneath the waterfall grows green year-round.
I went there on October 1st. There were a lot of people and activities, such as sailing and the Taiwan Food Festival.
The scenery is nice, the hairtail is delicious, and we had fun.
Dishui Lake, once the world's largest artificial lake, boasts captivating early morning scenery. Watching the sun rise over the lake is a truly spiritual experience. Several friends had a blast exploring the vast expanse of the lake. I visited once, but due to time constraints, I never returned. I recommend bringing food and drinks. On sunny days, sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen are essential. It's also best to have some change ready, and plan your trip carefully to avoid missing your bus.
It felt very majestic and magnificent, but the wind was so strong that day that the speedboat and cruise were cancelled.
Dishui Lake is a bit out of the way, but thankfully, there's a subway line now, and Line 16 takes you right to the lake. I went there around National Day, and it was quite crowded. Many people brought their children and set up tents. We flew kites, played cards, and ate. It was quite relaxing.
Dishui Lake is an artificial lake in Shanghai's Lingang New City. It is perfectly circular and has a circumference of several kilometers. There is a park on the lakeside where you can enjoy the lake view.
The environment is not bad, not particularly beautiful, it's just a relatively large lake with beautiful buildings along the lake. It's really pleasant to take a walk in the sunset.
The sea breeze is a bit strong, the lake water is quite eutrophic, the scenery is good, but there are few restaurants! It is a bit far from Guanhai Park
There are also plans to build an iconic building, the Cloud Tower, in Dishui Lake. The building will soar into the clouds, and visitors can overlook Dishui Lake and the East China Sea from the top of the Cloud Tower.
Dishui Lake—isn't it just an artificial lake? How could it possibly be beautiful? Yet, upon arriving, I was pleasantly surprised. More importantly, I gained a sense of well-being, a feeling hard to find in the city.
Before arriving, I didn't have high expectations for this place. I thought: It's just a newly built city, full of traces of human activity. Dishui Lake is just an artificial lake, how beautiful can it be? However, after arriving, I was quite pleasantly surprised.
Looking at Dishui Lake from a distance, the lake is very wide, and the breeze blows on the lake, causing small waves. It is a good place to relax.
The Dishui Lake is just average, the water quality isn't very good, but it's a good place for couples to spend a quiet weekend together.
We went to Dishui Lake on the first day, but it seemed disappointing. There was no one there (including staff).
Oh, this is not Dishui Lake, Dishui Lake - Donghai Bridge - Yangshan, this is a mountain of Yangshan Deepwater Port.
Dishui Lake was quite popular during the May Day holiday. You can take Metro Line 16 to Dishui Lake Terminal, then take the elevator outside to see the lake. You can take photos of several iconic buildings. The only thing missing is a whale sculpture, which you need to take Bus No. 33 to Guanhai Pier, which takes about 20 minutes. Then you can go into the sea to experience it!