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Where exactly is Ma Lake located?

Ma Lake, also known as Ma Lake Scenic Area, is located in the northeast of Leibo County, Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. It is the third largest natural deep-water lake in the country. Ma Lake is surrounded by mountains. There is also a small island with lush green trees, which is also called Golden Turtle Island because it is shaped like a turtle. On the island is Hailong Temple, a provincial cultural relic protection unit and the only remaining temple statue of the Yi people.

Liangshan is located in the southwest of Sichuan Province, connected to the Jinsha River. Many water flows in the area are from the Yangtze River system. Leibo County belongs to Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture. On the north bank of the Jinsha River, this geographical environment is destined to have beautiful scenery. of natural scenery.

Extended information:

Ma Lake does not dry out all year round and the water level is stable. According to historical records, Ma Lake existed as far back as the Han Dynasty. At that time, the place was named after Ma Lake. Lake County. The current Mahu Lake is green and microwaved, but it was not like this before. At that time, it was an ancient river upstream and a deep canyon downstairs. Due to strong earthquakes, the valley collapsed, which is what it is today.

On the west side of the lake is the Seahorse Stone, which according to local legend is the place where dragons and horses appear. On the east side there are double sea bags, like two balls floating on the water. On the northeastern shore, there is a Longhu cave that can accommodate a thousand people. , stalactites and stalagmites are everywhere in the cave, and there are ten wonders such as a golden turtle swimming in the water, a sow lying on the rock, five horses returning to the trough, and a BMW jumping into the lake.

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