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Dianshan Lake

Coordinates: 31°07′12″N 120°58′16″E / 31.12°N 120.971°E / 31.12; 120.971
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Dianshan Lake
Dianshan Lake
LocationShanghai
Coordinates31°07′12″N 120°58′16″E / 31.12°N 120.971°E / 31.12; 120.971
Typefreshwater lake
Primary outflowsHuangpu River
Basin countriesChina
Surface area62 square kilometers (23.9 sq mi)

Dianshan Lake (simplified Chinese: 淀山湖; traditional Chinese: 澱山湖; pinyin: Diànshān Hú) is a freshwater lake west of Zhujiajiao, Qingpu District, in Shanghai, China. Measuring 62 square kilometers (23.9 sq mi), it is the largest freshwater lake in Shanghai and the upstream of the Huangpu River.

Transportation

Oriental Land station of Shanghai's Line 17 serves the eastern side of the lake. A number of public transport buses and taxis are available.

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