Park & nature
Ruyi Lake
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Ruyi Lake is a small artificial lake in Zhengzhou's Jinshui District. It is the centrepiece of the Zhengzhou New Area, surrounded by modern apartments, malls, and office towers, including the Henan Arts Centre and a JW Marriott designed like a Chinese lantern. The area is lit up in a charmingly tacky fashion at night.
Don't miss
- The lake itself, an artificial water feature in the Zhengzhou New Area
- The ring of modern apartments, malls, and office towers around the lake
- The Henan Arts Centre, one of the notable buildings on the lakefront
- The JW Marriott hotel, designed to resemble a Chinese lantern
- The area's night-time lighting, described as charmingly tacky
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Ruyi Lake
You can explore Ruyi Lake at your own pace. A tour is worth it mainly for transport, or for pairing it with nearby sights in one day.
Getting there
Common questions
Is Ruyi Lake a natural lake?
No, it is a small artificial lake.
What is there to see around the lake?
The lake is surrounded by modern apartments, malls, office towers, the Henan Arts Centre, and a JW Marriott hotel shaped like a Chinese lantern.
Is the area lit up at night?
Yes, the area is lit up in a charmingly tacky fashion at night.
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