Baijia Lake

Baijia Lake, located in Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, is the largest lake in the district. Here's a detailed introduction: Overview - Origin of Name: Originally called Mamu Lake, meaning "horse pasture lake," it was later renamed Baijia Lake, meaning "hundred families lake," as it irrigated the surrounding farmlands of a hundred families. - Location: Situated in the core area of Nanjing Jiangning Development Zone, west of Shuanglong Avenue, north of Tianyuan Middle Road, and east of Liyuan Road. - Water Area: Covers a total area of 0.53 square kilometers, with a water surface area of approximately 2,500 mu and an average depth of 4 meters. - Surrounding Amenities: Conveniently located near Nanjing Metro Line 1's Baijia Lake Station, and Nanjing South Railway Station is about 3 km north of the lake. The surrounding area boasts numerous schools and commercial complexes, such as Jingfeng KINGMO and 21st Century Sun City Shopping Center. Scenic Features - Bridges: Four bridges grace the lake, including the impressive Bailong Bridge, spanning approximately 1,000 meters across the center. - Leisure Square: Bailong Square, centered around the Fenghuang Stage on the east side of Baijia Lake, is Nanjing's largest public leisure square and has been recognized as a "Nanjing Star-Rated Citizen Leisure Square." - Romantic Night View: The Baijia Lake 1912 block features a Ferris wheel, carousel, and other attractions. The illuminated night view creates a romantic atmosphere, attracting numerous visitors. Ecological Management - Water Quality Improvement: Comprehensive measures such as pollution control, aquatic plant cultivation, microbial treatment, and water circulation have improved the water quality to Class III, increasing water transparency from less than 0.4 meters to 1.9 meters. - Ecological Restoration: The Baijia Lake Convention Center water ecological restoration project, employing "in-situ benthic habitat restoration technology based on biological integrity improvement," has increased the population of large benthic invertebrates and the coverage of submerged plants, shifting the ecosystem from an "algae-type" to a "grass-type." Commercial Development The Baijia Lake business district is Nanjing's second-largest emerging commercial hub after Xinjiekou, serving 1.5 million consumers and generating over 10 billion yuan in annual purchasing power. In 2024, 125 new flagship stores opened, including Huipin Cang Urban Outlets, Tomato Pocket, and Wubi Polar Things, further boosting the area's popularity.