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Notable lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan

Tianchi

天池

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

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Tianchi: 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 Tianchi

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 Tianchi — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 25.87049, 99.27934. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Tianchi full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Tianchi?

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

    What are the places to visit near Tianchi?

    Nearby: 云龙东太极观景台 (viewpoint, 9 km), Qingyun Bridge (fort, 11 km), 虎头山道教建筑群 (attraction, 12 km), Waterfalls (waterfall, 12 km), Wen Miao Confucian Temple (temple, 14 km), 勤政亭 (fort, 14 km).

    Is Tianchi worth visiting?

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