Xikeng reservoir

Xikeng reservoir

Xikeng reservoir is one of the medium reservoirs in Foshan City, located in Yanghe town. The reservoir was built in October 1975, with a total capacity of 10.15 million cubic meters. It is a medium-sized reservoir mainly for irrigation and comprehensive utilization of flood control, power generation, fish culture and tourism.

Reservoir introduction

Xikeng reservoir is 27 km southwest of Gaoming District and 14 km north of Yanghe town. It's only 3 kilometers away from Zaomu mountain and Wanbao villa. It's named for its proximity to Xikeng village. Xikeng reservoir, built in October 1975, is a medium-sized reservoir in Gaoming District. The rain collecting area is 10.5 square kilometers. The total storage capacity is 10.15 million cubic meters. There is a hydropower station with an installed capacity of 240 kW and an annual generating capacity of 356000 kwh. Xikeng reservoir was designated as one of the eight new scenic spots of Gaoming in 1990.

Environmental Science

When you enter Xikeng, you can see green everywhere. The more you walk, the more beautiful the scenery is. When you turn to the reservoir, it's like entering a charming and dreamlike fairyland. Here, the water is wide, the water is blue, the white clouds are long, the wind is gentle, the birds are chirping, and I have been living in the downtown for a long time. I suddenly wipe away the dust, and I don't have to worry about the papers. When I come to such a scenic spot, I can't help but blend with nature.

What's more fascinating is that the surrounding area of Xikeng reservoir is full of luxuriant trees, pines and bamboos. Green bamboos, green to drop, surrounded by a river of clear water straight up the sky. Due to the good ecology, there are often thousands of egrets circling and chirping, which has become a great spectacle here. In Xikeng reservoir, there are wooden boats for people to sail on the lake, fishing and net casting fishing. You can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature and leisure here.

Address: Yanghe town

Longitude: 112.785638

Latitude: 22.869498

Chinese PinYin : Xi Keng Shui Ku