Long Lake (Shilin)
长湖
A narrow highland lake southeast of Shilin County, surrounded by forest and dotted with islets. Legend says it is the hometown of Ashima.
Long Lake lies about 20 km southeast of Shilin County seat, near Weize Township, at an elevation of about 1,900 meters. The lake is about 3 km long and only a few hundred meters wide. It is surrounded by pine forests and karst peaks, and its clear water earns it the nickname “the lake hidden in the Stone Forest.” Hiking trails and viewpoints line the shore, and the setting is quiet, making it a good escape from the crowds. Local legends tell of Ashima and Ahei. Facilities are basic. You can hire a car from the Stone Forest scenic area, and it's best combined with Dadieshui Waterfall.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Stone Forest (Shilin)
- Naigu Stone Forest
- Dadieshui Waterfall
- Jiuxiang Scenic Area
- Yangzong Lake
- Wanxichong Pear Orchards
- Panlong Temple
- Haiyan Village
Places to eat nearby
- Eight Wild Mushrooms Yunnan Wild Mushroom Hotpot (Kunming Railway Station Branch)
- Tiepeng Xiaoguo Mixian (Tangzixiang Main Branch)
- Yunping Fengweiyuan (Huguo Road)
- Jianxinyuan (Baoshan Street)
- Zhao Laoguan Handmade Juanfen (Guanghua Street)
- Fuzhaolou Steam Pot Chicken (Victory Hall National Southwest Associated University Theme Restaurant)