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The Dianchi Lake, 370 square kilometres in area, 44
metres in depth, and 1,885 metres in altitude, is the eighth
largest lake in China and the largest in Yunnan Province. For its
exceptional charms the lake is nicknamed " Sparkling Pearl
Imbedded in a Highland " . Its shores are strewn with scenic spots
and places of folklores.
Sailing on the lake, with the boat swaying gently
on a vast expanse of liquid silver, proves to be a most enchanting
experience. At night, the moon casts a gauzy veil over the lake,
and the silence of the scene is broken only by the
 soughing of a
refreshing breeze.
Known for its longest antithetical couplet in
China, the Grand View Park, also called Daguan Park, is found
within a walking distance from the Western Hills. It shares the
same Dianchi lake water with the Western Hills, which are on the
opposite side, the total area, including water and land, is
approximate 60 ha..
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