Diexi Lake
叠溪海子
A barrier lake formed when the 1933 Diexi earthquake sent a mountain collapse blocking the Min River. The ancient town of Diexi lies beneath the lake.
On August 25, 1933, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Diexi. The ancient town collapsed entirely, and the collapsed debris blocked the Min River, forming the Greater and Lesser Lakes. Today, the G213 highway runs alongside the lake. The Diexi Lake viewing platform overlooks the emerald water and the collapsed mountainside opposite, and the Jiaochang area still preserves earthquake remains and a memorial stele. The viewing platform is free and is a classic stop on the drive from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou. The lake is about 60 km from the Maoxian county seat. When parking by the road, watch for falling rocks and passing traffic.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Baila Qiang Village
- Songping Valley
- Heihu Qiang Village
- Pingtou Qiang Village
- Yingpanshan Neolithic Site
- Ancient Qiang City
- Mutuo Qiang Village
- Jiuding Mountain & Taiziling