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.
