Qiong Lake

Qiong Lake (Chinese: 邛海; pinyin: Qiónghǎi), sometimes tautologically referred to as Qionghai Lake, is a freshwater lake in Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan, and is the second largest lake in Sichuan. The lake is located in a depression on the east side of the Anning River valley, in a mountainous region of the province between the Hengduan Mountains and the Yungui Plateau.[1] Xichang, the capital of Liangshan Prefecture, is located on the northwest shores of the lake and the entire of the lake is within Xichang County.[2]

Qiong Lake
Qionghai
View of Qiong Lake from the east with Xichang in the background
Qiong Lake Location in Sichuan
Location	Xichang, Liangshan, Sichuan, China
Coordinates	27°49′17″N 102°18′37″E
Native name	邛海  (Chinese)
Primary outflows	Anning River
Max. length	11.5 km (7.1 mi)
Max. width	5.5 km (3.4 mi)
Surface area	30 km2 (12 sq mi)
Average depth	14 m (46 ft)
Surface elevation	1,509 m (4,951 ft)

In the 21st century, the lake and surrounding area has been developed as a scenic tourist destination.