洞庭湖位于湖南省北部、长江南岸，面积2,820平方千米，是中国的第二大淡水湖。 

　　China's second largest freshwater lake, Dongting Lake, has an area of 2,820 km2 and is located in the northern Hunan Province to the south of the Yangtze River. 

　　洞庭湖区山川秀美，人杰地灵，名胜古迹较多。著名的岳阳楼就坐落于此，素有“洞庭天下水，岳阳天下楼”之誉。  

　　There are graceful mountains and rivers, outstanding personages and many famous scenic spots and historical sites in the Dongting Lake area. The famous Yueyang Tower, immortalized in the lines, "the most beautiful lake under heaven is Dongting, the greatest tower under heaven is Yueyang" is located here.