Lashi Lake
With an elevation of 2500 meters,Lashi Lake is the largest highland lake in Lijiang County,
and an important habitat for over 70 species of migratory birds,the highest waterbird species
diversity of any lake in Norhwest Yunnan.
During the winter months ,the lake is home to tens of thousands of migratory birds.
including proected species such as the Black-necked Crane,
Whooper Swan and Black Stork.
The birds come to Lashi lake to feed on its abundance of local crops,
aquatic plant species and 7 different species of fish.The class III protected water
lily is one  of  the 47aquatic plant species found in the lake.