Qiong Lake
Freshwater lake in Sichuan, China
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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.[citation needed] 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.[1] 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.[2]
Coordinates27°49′17″N 102°18′37″E
Max.length11.5 km (7.1 mi)[citation needed]
| Qiong Lake | |
|---|---|
| Qionghai | |
| 邛海 (Chinese) | |
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 |
| Anning River | |
| Max. length | 11.5 km (7.1 mi)[citation needed] |
| Max. width | 5.5 km (3.4 mi)[citation needed] |
Surface area | 30 km2 (12 mi2) |
Average depth | 14 m (46 ft) |
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.[citation needed]