Located in the southwest of the Boshan district of Zibo city, in East China's Shandong province, the beautiful Linli Lake scenic area has the highest lake on the top of a mountain in the province.
It is acclaimed as Shandong's very own "Lijiang River" – the latter waterway in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, regarded as one of country's most beautiful rivers.
It reopened in July this year after upgrading and tourists with an annual Qihui tour tourism card can enter free.
The Linli Lake scenic area is located 10 kilometers away from downtown Boshan district. [Photo/WeChat ID: zibowenhualvyou]
The lake covers an area of about 160 mu (10.67 hectares), with a water capacity of about 2 million cubic meters, a water depth of 39 meters and a dam height of 43 meters. The lake is more than 400 meters above sea level, while the water temperature is 4-6 degrees Celsius all year round.
Over 95 percent of the land in the scenic area is covered with vegetation, making it something of a natural oxygen bar for visitors wanting fresh air. The water of Linli Lake is so clean and pure that it has reached the standard for drinking water.
Rare wild ducks and storks live and breed in the Linli Lake scenic area. [Photo/WeChat ID: zibowenhualvyou]
With its optimal natural conditions, the area boasts a wealth of flora and fauna. There are more than 10 kinds of fish, precious wild shrimps and soft-shelled turtles in the lake. It regarded as a paradise for all kinds of birds to breed and live there.
The magnificent autumn landscape of the Linli Lake scenic area. [Photo/WeChat ID: zibowenhualvyou]
The scenery varies throughout the seasons. There are flowers in the spring, lush vegetation and waterfalls in the summer, as well as red autumn leaves and snow-covered winter landscape to charm visitors.
The beauty of Linli Lake lies in the changes of the water, clouds, light and the mountains. It enjoys a reputation as the Qilu Landscape Gallery.
