Top 10 Most Beautiful Lakes in China [2026 Winners]

What are the most beautiful lakes in China? No. 1 Xinjiang Kanas Lake, No. 2 Tibet Namtso Lake... Check our 2026 winners and get more useful travel tips.

Notice! 2025 available cruise routes include 4~5 days Chongqing-Yichang (most classic) and 11~12 days Chongqing-Shanghai (limited).

Water to human body is lakes to the earth. Covered by huge scale of blue waters, oceans or lakes are the magnificent blood and the best decoration on earth. Excellent saying goes that lakes are the brilliant and vital eyes of earth when looked down from high land. Indeed, embellished by those beautiful green or blue lakes, people benefit from more fantastic sceneries evolved from the pearls like lakes. Great admiration owes to the magic production from natural powers first, and the surprising harmony and reflection with marvelous sightseeing around. Even background of ancient history and local customs adds extra mystic atmosphere and flavor into the serene lakes. The following overview of the top 10 most beautiful lakes of China are the best examples to prove the specialized water beauty scattered on the vast China.

Type: Alpine Lake & Inland Freshwater Lake & Moraine-dammed Lake

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