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Notable lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan

Lake Qing

青海湖

Lake Qing is a lake in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan.

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Lake Qing: 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 Lake Qing

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 Lake Qing — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 25.44370, 100.60423. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lake Qing

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    • 石壁大海子水库 · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~5 km
    • 玉波营海 · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~5 km
    • 下新海 · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~6 km
    • 八一海水库 · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~6 km
    • 袁大海 · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~7 km
    • 老流海 · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~7 km

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Yunnan

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Qing full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lake Qing?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lake Qing?

    Nearby: 九鼎寺 (Buddhist site, 18 km), 法藏寺 (Buddhist site, 35 km), Weishan Nanzhao Museum (museum, 47 km), Wen Miao Confucian Temple (temple, 48 km), 巍宝山 (viewpoint, 49 km), Dali Bai Nationality Autonomous Prefecture Museum (museum, 52 km).

    Is Lake Qing worth visiting?

    Lake Qing is listed as a notable lake in Yunnan on Spotwander.