Baofeng Lake occupies a narrow karst valley in the eastern section of the Wulingyuan area, its green water reflecting the sandstone columns that rise from the shoreline on three sides. Boat tours run continuously through the day, covering the full length of the lake in about 40 minutes; admission to the lake and the boat tour together cost around ¥90, separate from the main Wulingyuan park ticket.
The approach to the lake involves climbing 150 stone steps from the bus parking area — enough to deter some visitors and keep the atmosphere relatively calm compared to the main park areas. The boat tour provides views of the columns from water level, a different perspective from the elevated plateau viewpoints, and the enclosed valley creates a quality of stillness that the busier areas of the park rarely achieve. The lake connects to a short trail through Suoxiyu valley, where the karst scenery continues on a smaller scale and the path is narrow enough to feel genuinely quiet.