CHINA HEILONGJIANG - EASTERN TOURIST AREA (PART 1)

EASTERN TOURIST AREA

JINGBO LAKE SCENIC AREA

Located 97 kilometers south of urban Mudanjiang, the Jinbo Lake is known as the largest lava blocked lake in China, as well as state level scenic resort. The lake is hidden amidst precipitous cliffs, forested peaks and lush foliage. Mountains on the lakesides are reflected on the placid water. Countess islets, big and small, are scattered on the lake.

Among its eight famous sights are the Taioshuilou  Waterfall,Pearl Gate ,Great Gushan Mountain and little Gushan Mountain .The Tiaoshuilou Waterfall drops with great momentum from the mountaintop. In rainy or flood season, the waterfall may be widened into more than 200 meters, sending forth unparalleled magnificence.

CRATER UNDERGROUND PRIMITIVE FOREST

Covering an area o more than 669 square kilometres , the forest lies about 50 kilometres north of the Jingbo Lake in Mudanjiang City and is now a state class nature reserve. There are seven interlinked volcanic craters, whose inner slopes are different in gradient. On the craters, whose inner slopes are different in gradient. On the craters are growing flourish trees of various species, with an average age of some 300 years and an average height of 25 meter.It was nearly 10000 years ago when the dormant Jingbo Volcano erupted last time. After thousands of years, the sunken zone has become a primitive forest.

JINGBO VALLEY

The Jingbo Valley lies at the north entrance to the well known Jingbo Lake Scenic Area in Mudanjiang and is adjacent to the Crater National Forest Park. It is famous for 30000 year old landslide dammed canyon sights that were formed by volcanic lavas during the Cenozoic Age, as well as site o the mountain city dating back to the East Xia Kingdom during the late Jin Dynasty. Here, tourists can enjoy beautiful valley landscapes, river rafting, Korean style buildings and ethnic customs of performances.

THE SITE OF THE LONGQUAN UPPER CAPITAL OF BOHAI KINGDOM

Located in Bohai Township, Mudanjiang City, it is among historical sites under state special protection. Comprised of the inner city, outer city and imperial palace, the Longquan Upper Capital was once a metropolis second only to Chang’san, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, across East Asia. Historical remains include the site of the Longquan Upper Capital, the site of the Dragon well, the site of the Forbidden Garden and the site of the Dragon Well, the site of the Forbidden Garden and the site of the Street Altar, as well as ruined temples, ancient tombs, old bridges and the Xinglong Temple.