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 is located in Sichuan
Qiong Lake
Qiong Lake
Location in Sichuan
LocationXichang, Liangshan, Sichuan, China
Coordinates27°49′17″N 102°18′37″E / 27.82139°N 102.31028°E / 27.82139; 102.31028
Primary outflowsAnning River
Max. length11.5 km (7.1 mi)[citation needed]
Max. width5.5 km (3.4 mi)[citation needed]
Surface area30 km2 (12 sq mi)
Average depth14 m (46 ft)
Surface elevation1,509 m (4,951 ft)

In the 21st century, the lake and surrounding area has been developed as a scenic tourist destination.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Atlas of China. Beijing: SinoMaps Press. 2006. ISBN 9787503141782.
  2. ^ Sichuan Sheng Dituce. Beijing, China: Star Map Press. 2013. ISBN 9787547109151.