Qiong Lake
Qiong Lake (Chinese: 邛海; pinyin: Qiónghǎi), sometimes tautologically referred to as Qionghai Lake, is a freshwater lake in Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan, and is the second largest lake in Sichuan.[1] The lake is located in a depression on the east side of the Anning River valley, in a mountainous region of the province between the Hengduan Mountains and the Yungui Plateau.[2] Xichang, the capital of Liangshan Prefecture, is located on the northwest shores of the lake and the entire of the lake is within Xichang County.[3]
| Qiong Lake | |
|---|---|
| Qionghai | |
 View of Qiong Lake from the east with Xichang in the background | |
  Qiong Lake Location in Sichuan | |
| Location | Xichang, Liangshan, Sichuan, China |
| Coordinates | 27°49′17″N 102°18′37″E |
| Native name | 邛海 (Chinese) |
| Primary outflows | Anning River |
| Max. length | 11.5 km (7.1 mi)[1] |
| Max. width | 5.5 km (3.4 mi)[1] |
| Surface area | 30 km2 (12 sq mi)[1] |
| Average depth | 14 m (46 ft)[1] |
| Surface elevation | 1,509 m (4,951 ft) |
In the 21st century, the lake and surrounding area has been developed as a scenic tourist destination.[1]
References
- "邛海". Baidu. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- Atlas of China. Beijing: SinoMaps Press. 2006. ISBN 9787503141782.
- Sichuan Sheng Dituce. Beijing, China: Star Map Press. 2013. ISBN 9787547109151.
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