Lake Hulun

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Lake Hulun
Location Inner Mongolia
Coordinates 48°58′23″N, 117°26′08″ECoordinates: 48°58′23″N, 117°26′08″E
Basin countries China
Surface area 2,339 km²
Surface elevation 539 m

Lake Hulun, also known as Dalai nuur, is located in Inner Mongolia, China. It is one of the five largest freshwater lakes in all of China, covering approximately 2,339 km².

It is a tourist destination during the summer for businessmen from Beijing and Shanghai, but during off times, the lake's visitors are few. The lake isn't far from Manzhouli, which is on a major rail-line. Although there are several villages nearby, Manzhouli is the nearest city or reputable size.

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