Yilong Lake (Chinese: 异龙湖; pinyin: Yì Lóng Hú) is a large freshwater lake located in Shiping County, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan province, southwestern China. The lake has a surface area of approximately 32 square kilometres (12 sq mi) and is particularly notable for its scenery, including the colorful lotus flowers that bloom on its surface. It is located about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east of the county seat. The people who live in the vicinity of the lake are largely of the Yi ethnic group.
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Natural Lakes in Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau
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- Dian Lake
- Fuxian Lake
- Yanzonghai Lake
- Xingyun Lake
- Qilu Lake
- Erhai Lake
- Chenghai Lake
- Lugu Lake
- Lashihai Lake
- Jian Lake
- Zibi Lake
- Yilong Lake
- Changqiaohai Lake
- Datunhai Lake
- Qionghai Lake
- Caohai Lake
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Yunnan topics
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Kunming (capital)
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| General |
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| Geography |
- Cities
- Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau
- Diqing Plateau
- Honghe River
- Dianchi Lake
- Fuxian Lake
- Erhai Lake
- Lugu Lake
- Yangzong Lake
- Yilong Lake
- Xi River
- Yuan River
- Pearl River
- Red River
- Pudacuo National Park
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| Education |
- Yunnan University
- Yunnan Agricultural University
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| Culture |
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| Cuisine |
- Crossing the bridge noodles
- Rushan cheese
- Rubing cheese
- Lufu
- Erkuai
- Jidou liangfen
- Guo qiao mi xian
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| Visitor attractions |
- Old Town of Lijiang
- Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas
- South China Karst
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| Category Commons
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