The Top 20 Lakes in China
Looking to visit the best lakes in China? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of China’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 13, 2025
Kunming Lake (pinyin: Kūnmíng Hú) covers most of the Beijing Summer Palace (颐和园; Yíhéyuán, komoot.de/highlight/141768 ), a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, China. Of 2.9 square …
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The West Lake was built in the 8th century from a lagoon of the Qiantang River. All around, the landscape has been expanded and the lake is now considered a classic beauty of Chinese landscape design.
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In front of the temple is the original stone with the inscription Sun Moon
Lake, which is besieged by Chinese tourist hordes. To everyone
Chinese tourists the opportunity to give …
Lake, which is besieged by Chinese tourist hordes. To everyone
Chinese tourists the opportunity to give …
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Road running through the Sheshan Park and touching on the Moon Lake (月湖). It has separate cycle tracks both sides making it suitable for bike touring ... or you can …
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In the fog, the Two Sisters pond is truly mystical. Due to the bad weather we also had the pond almost for us. When the weather is fine, it is …
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Sun Park is very large and offers many options for varying your running routes. However, on Sundays, the park is very crowded during the day, so it's best to visit early in the morning.
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Every evening every half hour from 19 to 22 o'clock you can watch a wonderful water feature. There is traditional Chinese music, according to which the fountains are tuned.
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A circular route leads around the lake, which is fed by hot sulfur springs
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Empty, bike friendly road on the Northwest side of Dianshan Lake (淀山湖). Can be combined with the Dianshan West and East side bike path to go around the entire lake.
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Introduction to Sheshan Forest Park (佘山国家森林公园)
Sheshan Forest Park is one of the popular tourist attractions in Shanghai and also a great place to escape from the busy city for …
Sheshan Forest Park is one of the popular tourist attractions in Shanghai and also a great place to escape from the busy city for …
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