China online shops sell ‘wisdom-inspiring’ water from Peking University lake

Online shops in China are selling “wisdom-inspiring” bottled water taken from a lake at the prestigious Peking University.

The so-called special water has captivated social media and delighted many internet users.

Sellers usually advertise it for sale on second-hand product platforms, China News Service reported.

A woman collects water from the famous lake on Peking University’s campus. Photo: handout

It costs between 30 and 99 yuan (US$4 and US$14) for 500ml, the report said, far more expensive than normal bottled water, which sells for around 5 yuan.

Peking University is one of China’s most elite universities. It ranked 14th in the QS World University Rankings 2025, the highest among all mainland and Hong Kong universities.

Weiming Lake is one of the most recognisable landmarks on its campus.

To convince customers that the water originates from the lake, shop owners film the collection process and send the footage to buyers.

Online shops film the collection process to prove that the water comes from the well-known lake. Photo: handout

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China online shops sell ‘wisdom-inspiring’ water from Peking University lake

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