Nanshui Reservoir, one of the top ten reservoirs in Guangdong

Nanshui Reservoir is located in Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County, Shaoguan City. The construction of the reservoir began in 1958 and was completed in 1969. The reservoir dam is 80.2 meters high and has a storage capacity of 1.28 billion cubic meters. The reservoir area has a mid-subtropical humid monsoon climate, with annual average rainfall of more than 1,800 mm and abundant fresh water resources. This also ensures that there is sufficient water injection into the Nanshui Reservoir. The distribution of rainwater in the reservoir area is uneven, with more rain in spring and summer and less rain in autumn and winter. Nanshui Reservoir can assume the task of storing floods during the rainy season.

The Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway passes by the reservoir. Drivers on the expressway can feel the lakes and mountains of the reservoir and relieve their fatigue along the way.

There are towering mountains and numerous trees around the reservoir, and the ecosystem is well protected. Wild animals grow happily in the forest.

The water and soil in the reservoir area are well maintained. The water quality is clear and sparkling. The stocked fish grow naturally in the water. Grass carp, bighead carp, silver carp, and herring swim around without restraint. People are fishing. You can enjoy fishing.

At present, the high-quality fresh water from Nanshui Reservoir is also supplied to the water plant in Shaoguan City. Shaoguan residents can also enjoy the cool fresh water from Nanshui Reservoir!