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Local favourite lake · Ürümqi, Xinjiang

Yanhu

Yanhu is a lake in Ürümqi, Xinjiang.

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Yanhu: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Yanhu

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Yanhu — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.39774, 88.09695. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Yanhu full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Yanhu yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Yanhu?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Yanhu?

    Nearby: Chaiwopu Lake (lake, 25 km), Bogda Peak (viewpoint, 61 km), Heavenly Lake (lake, 68 km), Bogeda Biosphere Reserve (sanctuary, 70 km), Xinjiang People's Theater (fort, 73 km), Memorial Hall of the General Detachment of the West Road Army of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army (fort, 73 km).