Jingpo Lake Scenic Area

​Nature's Masterpiece​​
Jingpo Lake, spanning ​​95 km²​​ in ​​Ning'an City​​, is the world's second-largest volcanic barrier lake (after Switzerland's Lake Geneva). Created ​​10,000 years ago​​ when lava flows dammed the ​​Mudan River​​, its ​​average depth of 40m​​ reveals stunning underwater visibility up to ​​10m deep​​.

​​Geological Wonders​​

1. ​​Diaoshuilou Waterfall​​:

   • China's largest volcanic waterfall, plunging ​​25m wide × 12m high​​.
   • In winter, it freezes into a ​​glistening ice curtain​​ for ice climbing.

2. ​​Underground Lava Caves​​:

   • Explore ​​5,000m​​ of tunnels formed by cooled lava, including the "Lava Forest" with stone pillars.

3. ​​Lake Districts​​:

   • ​​North Lake​​: Cliffs and pine forests ideal for photography.
   • ​​South Lake​​: Home to ​​Jingpo Pearl​​, a tiny island with 500-year-old trees.

​​Seasonal Highlights​​

• ​​Summer (June-August)​​:
  • Boat tours to ​​Baozhu Island​​ for panoramic views.
  • Korean ethnic performances at ​​Jingpo Village​​.
• ​​Winter (December-February)​​:
  • ​​Ice Fishing Festival​​: Drill holes to catch ​​whitefish​​.
  • ​​Ice Lantern Expo​​: Frozen sculptures lit by colorful LEDs.

​​Cultural Treasures​​

• ​​Manchu Heritage​​: Visit ​​Shanzheng Village​​ for traditional stilt houses and handmade fish-skin clothing.
• ​​Korean Influence​​: Savor ​​cold noodles​​ and ​​kimchi​​ at lakeside eateries.

​​Visitor Tips​​

• ​​Transport​​:
  • From ​​Mudanjiang​​: 1.5-hour bus (¥25) or private car.
  • From ​​Harbin​​: 4-hour high-speed rail to Mudanjiang + connecting bus.
• ​​Tickets​​:
  • Peak season (May-Oct): ¥100 (includes boat tour).
  • Off-season: ¥60 (ice activities extra).
• ​​Stay​​: Overnight in ​​lakeside yurts​​ or ​​Korean-style guesthouses​​.

​​Eco-Protection​​
As a ​​UNESCO Global Geopark​​, motorboats are restricted to protect water quality. Solar-powered electric boats are prioritized.

​​Did You Know?​​
The lake's mineral-rich water stays at ​​5°C year-round​​, preventing complete freezing despite -30°C winters.