Country
China
AI data center dossier
Baidu AI Cloud — Yanqi Lake Data Center
Yanqing, Beijing, China/datacenters/baidu-ai-cloud-data-center-china.html
Operator
Baidu
Energy
Renewable
Known capacity
600 MW
Evidence profile
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Readiness
100%
Sources attachedVerified
2 citations linked
CoordinatesPublished
40.4547, 116.1024
Timeline evidencePartial
1 dated field available
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Record Notes
Baidu's Yanqi Lake AI Cloud data center in Yanqing District, Beijing, is one of China's largest purpose-built AI training facilities. The facility powers training of Baidu's ERNIE (文心) family of large language models, which compete with GPT-4 in the Chinese market. The campus uses a combination of Baidu's in-house Kunlun AI chips and NVIDIA GPUs (pre-export restriction era procurement). Baidu has invested heavily in its own silicon — the Kunlun 2 chip — to reduce dependence on US GPU imports. The data center also supports Baidu's autonomous driving division (Apollo) and its AI-powered search infrastructure.
Analyst Flags
No obvious coverage gaps detected in the current structured record.
Timeline Signals
Earliest market signal2021
Nearby Facilities
Other tracked AI data centers within 300 km of this location.
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Intelligence Reports
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Frequently asked questions
- How big is Baidu AI Cloud — Yanqi Lake Data Center?
- Baidu AI Cloud — Yanqi Lake Data Center has 600 MW of known IT capacity, located in Yanqing, Beijing, China. It ranks #61 globally by capacity among 335 tracked facilities.
- What is the status of Baidu AI Cloud — Yanqi Lake Data Center?
- Baidu AI Cloud — Yanqi Lake Data Center is currently operational. Known timeline milestones: Earliest market signal 2021.
- Who operates Baidu AI Cloud — Yanqi Lake Data Center?
- Baidu AI Cloud — Yanqi Lake Data Center is operated by Baidu. Structured intelligence reports are available for Baidu Operator Report and China Country Report.
- What energy source does Baidu AI Cloud — Yanqi Lake Data Center use?
- Baidu AI Cloud — Yanqi Lake Data Center is powered by renewable energy and is focused on mixed workloads. This is backed by 2 cited sources.