Lying in the southeast of Heilongjiang Province, the Jingpo Lake is a famous scenic spot and summer resort in north China, and reputed as the West Lake in the North. As a narrow lake on high mountains, the Jingpo Lake was formed ten thousand years ago when lavas from volcano eruptions blocked the way of the Mudan River. About 350 meters above sea level, the lake covers an area of 90 square kilometers.

Main sights in the are include Jingpo Villa, Dagu Hill, Xiaogu Hill, White Stone Lazi (lazi means large pieces of stones in local dialect), City Wall Lazi, Pearl Gate, Taoist Mountain, Diaoshuilou Waterfall, and Underground Forest, etc.

Surrounded by water on three sides, an island named the Jingpo Mountain Lodge lies on the north bank with some small villas and facilities on it. Except this mountain lodge, there are few constructions on the lakeside and all one can see are continuous mountains covered with dense forests. The beautiful natural landscape is the most attractive feature of the lake.

A dam is built to the northwest of the Jingpo Mountain Lodge. The lake water pours down from the top of the dam, forming a grand waterfall of 20 meters high and 40 wide, and then rushes into the Mudan River. A pavilion fenced with iron chain is built close to the waterfall for visitors to appreciate the fascinating view.

Walking to the northeast of Jingpo Lake, near the Small North Lake, one can find a narrow area stretching over 20 kilometers. There are 7 volcano vents along the way from southeast to northwest, with countless trees growing in it. This scene is the famous underground forests.

The Jingpo Lake Scenic Area is also abundant in local special products and forest resources, with an area of 60,000 hectares covered with dense forest. Moreover, the lake is also a natural reservoir.

Source: http://www.chinaculture.org