Hongshan Lake
Alkaline lake in Aksai Chin
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Hongshan Lake is an alkaline lake located in the disputed territory of Aksai Chin in Rutog County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet of China.
LocationAksai Chin, Rutog County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet
Coordinates34°49′55″N 80°3′15″E
Surface area
24 km2 (9.3 sq mi)Surface elevation
5,060 m (16,600 ft)[1]| Hongshan Lake | |
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| 红山湖 (Chinese) | |
  Hongshan Lake Location within Southern Xinjiang  Hongshan Lake Location within Ngari | |
| Location | Aksai Chin, Rutog County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet |
| Coordinates | 34°49′55″N 80°3′15″E |
Surface area | 24 km2 (9.3 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 5,060 m (16,600 ft)[1] |
| Frozen | Winter |
Location
The lake is located in the extreme east of Aksai Chin and China National Highway 219 passes through its eastern bank.[citation needed]
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