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Notable lake · Panzhihua, Sichuan

Jinsha Dam

金沙水电站

Jinsha Dam is a lake in Panzhihua, Sichuan.

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Jinsha Dam: 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 Jinsha Dam

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 Jinsha Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 26.57381, 101.64302. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Jinsha Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Jinsha Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Jinsha Dam?

    Nearby: Monument to the Heroes of Panzhihua (fort, 9 km), Huilongwan Cave Paleolithic Site (cave, 9 km), 大箐沟仙人洞 (cave, 10 km), Flying Horse (fort, 13 km), Meiziqing Shuiku (lake, 22 km), Guanyinyan Dam (lake, 26 km).

    Is Jinsha Dam worth visiting?

    Jinsha Dam is listed as a notable lake in Sichuan on Spotwander.