DIAN LAKE

In the south of Kunming, the Dian Lake covers a surface area of 340 km ². By its size, it is the 6 ^th freshwater lake in China. As it is located in a plain surrounded by mountains, the Chinese say it's the "bright pearl of the plateau." Surrounded by hills covered with pines, bushes, bamboo and peach, the lake is a pleasant walk. When it is fine, water is crystal clear, when it makes the wind, waves to the white foam rise. In the vicinity of the lake there are different monuments such as:

the Contemplation of Contemplation (Daguan Lou),

the temple of the Majestic Pavilion (Huating Si),

The Temple of Supreme Splendour (Taihua If).

The ascent of the West Mountains offers superb views over the Dian lake and Kunming city. Unfortunately, the region bordering the south-west of the lake is highly industrialized and the clarity of the water is beginning to feel it.