Qilu lake in Tonghai County is one of the nine plateau lakes in southwest China's Yunnan Province. The lake is rich in sediments at the bottom, and the average water depth is about four meters.

With the environment around the lake improving in recent years, more and more birds migrate here, turning this placid water into a lively paradise.

About the "Go! Yunnan" series:

Yunnan Province in southwest China boasts spectacular natural landscapes, biodiversity and diverse ethnic groups. Among China's 56 recognized ethnic groups, 25 are in Yunnan. This livestream series will take you on tour to six cities or autonomous prefectures in Yunnan to see the little-known food, scenery and folk customs. Stay tuned for our upcoming livestreams! 

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(Cover is a screenshot from the video. Video filmed by Liu Yang and Liu Ming, edited by Zhao Ying.)

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