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]
| 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 / 27.82139°N 102.31028°E |
| Primary outflows | 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 sq mi) |
| 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]
References
edit- ^ Atlas of China. Beijing: SinoMaps Press. 2006. ISBN 9787503141782.
- ^ Sichuan Sheng Dituce. Beijing, China: Star Map Press. 2013. ISBN 9787547109151.