Xingyun Lake Lake

Address: Xingyun Lake (Yunyong Lake), Yunnan Province, China

Admission: No general admission; local recreational fees may apply

Xingyun Lake is a freshwater lake in Yunnan province, China, situated within a basin of populated agricultural land. The lake is used locally for fishing and irrigation and is one of several inland lakes in the region.

The shoreline supports small settlements and farmland, and the lake contributes to local livelihoods through fisheries and water supply. Periodic management addresses water quality and seasonal level changes.

Historically the lake has been part of regional land-use systems linking agriculture, transport and freshwater supply, and it continues to be managed at municipal and provincial levels.

Geographically the lake lies in central Yunnan province within a basin area surrounded by low hills and agricultural plains.

• Local resource: Part of Yunnan’s network of freshwater lakes, it supports fisheries and local agriculture along its shores.

Xingyun Lake is located near Jianchuan and the Dali region of Yunnan Province; travel by road from Dali or Lijiang, and local buses or private transfers connect to lakeside towns.

• Hire a local boat or join a guided tour to explore scenic inlets and lake views along the shore.
• Bring insect protection in summer; the lake and surrounding valley host typical subtropical species.