- Yilong Lake
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lake_name = Yilong Lake
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location =Yunnan province
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area = 32 km²
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cities =Yilong Lake (Chinese: ) is a large fresh water
lake located inShiping County , in theHonghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of theYunnan province of southwestern China.The lake has a surface area of approximately 32 km² and is particularly notable for its scenery, including the colorful
lotus flowers that bloom on its surface. It is located about 2 km 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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