Situated
in the upper reaches of the Mudan River, Southwest of Ning'an County
and about 110 km away from Mudanjiang City, Jingpo Lake is the largest
lava barrier lake in mountainous area in China. It is about 45 km
long and 6 km wide in maximum, and occupies a water surface of 90
km2. Its unadorned beautiful scenery attracts more and more tourists.
There
exist eight famous scenic spots in the lake area, including Diaoshuilou
Falls looking like a silver curtain, exquisite Zhenzhumen (pearl
Gate), the lush Xiaogushan and Baishilazi with numerous dwelling
birds. There are also several volcanic scenic sites. The underground
forest (Crater forest) 45km away from Jingpo Lake, is the most famous.
The skiing ground is situated 194 km, southeast
of Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province, with 15 skiing
courses totaling more than 30 km, where 95' Winter Asian Games was
held. It is the largest one in China, with the best natural conditions
and perfect faclities. Now, the skiing ground is the best site for
skiing-lovers during winter time.
Lying
in the nor-them suburbs of Wudalianchi City,it is one of the national
major nature reserves and major famous scenic areas. Because of
the volcanic eruptions in 1719-1721, the lava-flow covered
an area of more than 60 km2 and the course of the Baihe River was
dammed, forming five interlinked barrier Lakes.
