Dianchi Lake
Kunming Attractions
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Introduction to Dianchi Lake (昆明滇池)
Dianchi Lake is the sixth largest freshwater lake in China and includes a shoreline of over 160 kilometers (100 miles). It is also a natural cistern, being of great benefit not only to the water supply, flood control, shipping and fishery, but also to the climate conditioning. |
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Location Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming, Yunnan Province (south-west of Kunming) |
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Main Sights Haigeng Park, White Fish Park, Grand View Pavilion, Kwun Yam Hill, Yunnan Nationalities Village |
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Travel Information Admission Fee: Free (10 yuan for Haigeng Park) Opening Hours: All day long Visiting time: 1 day Best Time to Visit: November~January is the best time to appreciate the facinating landscape in Dianchi. |
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Transportation Take bus 24, 44, 73 or 94 to Haigeng Park. |
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Travel Tips 1. Thousands of seagulls in Haigeng Park is a chaming landscape during winter which you do not want to miss it.
2. Dawn and dusk are the most beautiful moments in Dianchi, so try to get up early to catch the enchanting scenery. |
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Tour including Visiting Dianchi Lake |