Dian Lake

Dian Lake (Dianchi), the sixth largest freshwater lake in China, also known as Kunming Lake or Kunming Pond (Kunmingchi), was formed by the subsidence of a fault zone. The lake and the area around the lake is regarded as the center of Kunming's attractions. Around the lake are a fair number of interesting sights, namely several smaller parks, resorts and the "Yunnan Nationalities Village". There are many leisure boats available for touring the lake. It is located 10 km from the city and covers a total area of 198 square kilometers. The Lake covers a vast area in Southwest Kunming, the beauty of the lake can be appreciated from Daguan Tower, the Western Hill Park, or the "Yunnan Nationalities' Village".

How to get there: A Taxi ride to the northern section of the lake near Daguan Tower lakeside from the city center should cost you a mere RMB15.