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Notable lake · Ngari Prefecture, Ngari Prefecture

Matou Lake

马头湖

Matou Lake is a lake in Ngari Prefecture, Ngari Prefecture.

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Matou Lake: 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 Matou Lake

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 Matou Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 34.62784, 80.90181. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Matou Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Matou Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Matou Lake?

    Nearby: Guozha Lake (lake, 59 km), Orba Co (lake, 21 km), Liudan Lake (lake, 21 km), Xinxing Lake (lake, 33 km), Lake Duo (lake, 52 km), Lungmu Lake (lake, 53 km).

    Is Matou Lake worth visiting?

    Matou Lake is listed as a notable lake in Ngari Prefecture on Spotwander.