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Dian Lake (Dian Chi)

248 Reviews

#8 of 187 things to do in Kunming

Nature & Parks, Bodies of Water

Closed Now: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Southwest of Xishan District, Xishan District, Kunming 650228, China

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The shores of the sixth largest freshwater lake in China have many scenic spots.

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Southwest of Xishan District, Xishan District, Kunming 650228, China

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dkinsman

Kunming, China

205

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

A massive lake right on the edge of Kunming!

Dian Chi area is really a great day out if you're visiting Kunming. The area is huge and it has heaps of restaurants, scenic walks and even golf courses. Dian Chi lake is a massive waterway and you can take a boat trip or just...More

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iskonggala

Iloilo City, Philippines

Reviewed August 27, 2018

Relaxing walk along the stretch of the lake

Dianchi area is way less crowded compared to other attractions in the City Center of Kunming. If you are fond of walking, and just having that relaxing stroll with a beautiful view, then Dianchi Lake is just perfect. There are several souvenir shops, restaurants, and...More

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Slazengergekko

Reviewed August 4, 2018 via mobile

Sunday afternoons

Went to Green Lake on a Sunday afternoon and found such a weird and wonderful mix of culture that I would have to recommend it. Lots of traditional music, including minority dance from different parts of Yunnan and other shows which were just plain psychedelic....More

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Feinschmecker12014

Portmahomack, United Kingdom

13967

Reviewed June 18, 2018

China at play!

Stunning scenery and a major relaxation area for the city of Kunming. The lake itself has been very polluted indeed but strenuous efforts are being made to clean it up. A visit here, however, is not to be missed. It's very busy, it's very noisy...More

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f00dl0ver1976

Kunming, China

Reviewed June 3, 2018 via mobile

Nice lake for a walk

We went here during our stay in kunming. Nice location for a walk. With boating and a kids playground. Location next to minority’s village also a nice sightseeing spot.

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2015_June

China

5431

Reviewed April 16, 2018 via mobile

Great get away on weekends

Very nice place for walking and relaxing. Amazing weather rounded up our walk there. Truly can be recommended.

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Lamyaa B

Kuwait City, Kuwait

6118

Reviewed April 7, 2018

seagulls lake

A large lake and wonderful beauty possible to walk and walk in and see the view of the mountains,, where many seagulls and possible to feed them, you can spend a wonderful day, there are some small shops selling cakes, coffee and noodles. It is...More

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WongYF

4310

Reviewed March 21, 2018

Nice scenary visit

DIan Chi is the must visit place at Kunming. You can see plenty types of birds at Dian Chi and the scenery is fantastic when you see from cable car.

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lawm

Calgary, Canada

16158

Reviewed March 20, 2018

Segulls and more Seagulls

After a filling rice noodle soup lunch, we walked along Dian Lake and enjoyed the antics of the people and seagulls. A fun outing.

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chunwangcheung

Melbourne, Australia

Reviewed January 10, 2018 via mobile

A wonderful view of the lake

This lake is amazing for those who want to explore the. Outer area of kunming and theres a strip that you can walk for up to 3km and the. Hills is a nice view is where the Longman gates is located (dragon gate) and. You...More

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