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Notable lake · Yiyang, Hunan

Datong Lake

大通湖

Datong Lake is a lake in Yiyang, Hunan.

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Datong 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 Datong 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 Datong Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 29.20735, 112.53575. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Datong Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Datong Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Datong Lake?

    Nearby: Dongting Lake (lake, 20 km), Junshan Island (river spot, 60 km), Dong Hu (lake, 25 km), 厂窖惨案纪念碑 (fort, 36 km), 厂窖惨案遇难同胞纪念馆 (fort, 36 km), South Dongting Lake (lake, 59 km).

    Is Datong Lake worth visiting?

    Datong Lake is listed as a notable lake in Hunan on Spotwander.