Yilong Lake
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Yilong Lake | |
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Location | Yunnan province |
Basin countries | China |
Surface area | 32 km² |
Yilong Lake (Chinese: 异龙湖) is a large fresh water lake located in Shiping County, in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of the Yunnan province of southwestern China.
The lake has a surface area of approximately 32 km² and is particularly notable for its scenery, including the colorful lotus flowers that bloom on its surface. It is located about 2 km east of the county seat.
The people who live in the vicinity of the lake are largely of the Yi ethnic group.