The Huguang Scenic Area of Zhanjiang District of Leiqiong Global Geopark is located 18 kilometers northeast of downtown Zhanjiang, Guangdong province. It covers a total area of 38 square kilometers. The Park is based on maar volcanic landforms and complemented with such geological relics such as coastal landforms and structural geological landforms.

The greatest attraction in the park is the Huguang Yan Lake, the typical maar lake in China and is one of the best preserved crater lakes in China and the world. The sediment at the bottom of the lake has witnessed changes in climate and environment in the past 100,000 years. With the storage of large amounts of data on climactic and environmental changes, it has been called "the Almanac of Natural Environmental Changes" by experts.

The Huguang Yan Lake has become a sister lake of the maar lake in Eifel, Germany. The Huguang Yan Lake is surrounded by volcanic slopes, cliffs and crags. The volcanic rocks have clear stratifications. The water is so clear that the surface looks like a mirror which reflects the surrounding rocks, producing a beautiful landscape painting. In the Park tall trees stand high into the sky and ancient vines intertwine with the trees. With lush vegetation, the park has a high concentration of negative oxygen ions, therefore called the “natural oxygen bar”. While walking along the lake you will feel extremely refreshed and joyful.

The Park boasts a very long history, which dates back to the Sui Dynasty (581-618), when Buddhist monks built some ancient temples in the likes of the Lengyan Temple and Baiyi Nunnery. The inscription consisting of three Chinese characters of "Hu Guang Yan", based on the handwriting of Li Gang; a prime minister during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), remains intact on the crag.

The Lei Opera, which is very popular in the Leizhou Peninsula, is one of the typical folk art forms.

Key Attractions: the maar lake, the volcanic geological sites, the Lengyan Temple, the Sea Watching Tower and the Volcanic Museum

Recommended Activities: Walking, Cycling and Barbequing

Address: The Huguang Yan Scenic Area, Huguang township, Mazhang district, Zhanjiang city

How to Get There: Taking Bus No 3/No 6/No 9

Tel: 0759-2819033

Admission: 50 yuan ($8)