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Notable lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan

草海

草海 is a lake in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan.

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草海: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 草海

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

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach 草海 — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 26.59704, 100.18378. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is 草海 full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for 草海 yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit 草海?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near 草海?

    Nearby: Longkaikou Dam (lake, 30 km), Golden Dragon Bridge (attraction, 36 km), Haimenkou Ruins (fort, 37 km), Zhiyun Temple (Buddhist site, 38 km), Mu's Mansion (fort, 39 km), Wangu Tower (attraction, 39 km).

    Is 草海 worth visiting?

    草海 is listed as a notable lake in Yunnan on Spotwander.