Dianshan Lake

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Dianshan Lake (simplified, traditional, 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. The Shanghai Water Sports Centre was supposed to be the venue for the 2021 World Rowing Championships, but the event was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. It was the venue for the World Rowing Championships in September 2025.

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