{"id":13650,"date":"2017-09-18T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2017-09-18T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/?p=13650"},"modified":"2017-09-16T21:27:11","modified_gmt":"2017-09-17T01:27:11","slug":"a-short-trip-to-fuxian-lake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/chinese\/a-short-trip-to-fuxian-lake\/","title":{"rendered":"A Short Trip to Fuxian Lake"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s a lot to do in the Spring City of Kunming<\/a>. There are also several great options for day trips, from hiking in the Western Hills<\/a> to exploring the Golden Temple<\/a>. If you’re looking for a weekend getaway, though, you’ll want to head to the beautiful Fuxian Lake<\/strong> (\u629a\u4ed9\u6e56 – f\u01d4 xi\u0101n h\u00fa). Let’s see what it’s like taking a short trip to Fuxian Lake.<\/p>\n

About the Lake<\/h2>\n
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A beautiful place to spend a day or two.<\/p><\/div>\n

Fuxian Lake is located about 65 kilometers south of Kunming. It’s the 3rd largest lake in Yunnan province after Dianchi and Erhai lakes, covering an area of around 212 square kilometers. Its deepest point is about 155 meters, making it one of the deepest freshwater lakes in China. There are several species of fish that are native to Fuxian Lake, and it is also home to some unique fauna.<\/p>\n

Visiting the Lake<\/h2>\n
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A man made beach on the lake.<\/p><\/div>\n

There is a fully paved road around the perimeter of the lake with a few tourist areas. The main ones are Chengjiang<\/strong> (\u6f84\u6c5f – ch\u00e9ng ji\u0101ng) on the northern part of the lake, Luchong<\/strong> (\u7984\u5145 – l\u00f9 ch\u014dng) on the west, and the Sunshine Coast<\/strong> (\u9633\u5149\u6d77\u5cb8 – y\u00e1ng gu\u0101ng h\u01cei’\u00e0n) in the southwest. It’s possible to cycle the entire road around the lake if you’re so inclined. Other options include taking a boat ride, hiking, or just lounging on the man-made beaches. There are quite a few hotels and restaurants in the various towns around the lake, so it’s not hard to find a place to eat or sleep for the night.<\/p>\n

Sunken City<\/h2>\n

In 1992, a diver named Geng Wei discovered what appeared to be a sunken city in Fuxian Lake. A submarine with an archaeological team was later sent down to conduct further research. After a few days, they determined it was between 2.4-2.7 square kilometers, and they found several buildings, including a massive pyramid. There are several theories as to the origins of this lost city, and research is ongoing to this very day. Learn more in this short video from the history channel:<\/p>\n