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Tianchi
Lake, Changbaishan,
Jilin Province
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Tianchi
Lake, Changbaishan Mountain,
Jilin Province |
Lying at the top of the
volcanic cone of the main peak, Tianchi Lake is the most famous scenic
spot in the Changbaishan mountain area. In shape of the lotus leaf, the
lake is a natural result of volcanic eruption. With a length of 4,400
meters, a width of 3,370 meters, and a depth of 37s meters, it is
deepest alpine lake in China and is the border lake between China and
the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Tianchi Lake is 2,189.1 meters in altitude and has a holding capacity of
2.04 billion cubic meters. The lake is crystal clear and mirror-smooth.
The air currents over the lake are known for their capriciousness. The
lake water flows out all year round, and is the source of many big
rivers in northeast China.
To the northeast of the Tianchi Lake stands the highest peak, called the
Tianwenfeng Peak. At an attitude of 2,670 meters, Tianwenfeng Peak is
made of pumice stones in volcanic lava. Pale grey and light yellow
pumice stones form impressible shapes. A precipice leaning toward
Tianchi Lake wears it like a silvery bracelet. The Tianwenfeng Peak has
always been the optimum place to view Tianchi Lake, but the slippery and
fragile pumice stones make climbing a fairy arduous task. However, few
tourists decline the challenge of the peak.
About 50 meters long, the butianshi (Patch-Up of the Sky) stone is an
arch stone lying in the western side of the water outlet of the Tianchi
Lake. Its smooth surface can hold people. Standing on it, tourists can
look upward at the peaks or bend down to taste the clear lake water.
Tianchi Lake sleeps peacefully in the embrace of mountains. The only
opening lies on the northern side, allowing the water to flow out. About
1,250 meters below Tianchi Lake, a sudden fall in terrain creates a
splendid waterfall, with a drop of 68 meters. The waterfall can be seen
throughout the year. In mid-winter, the sprayed water drops turn
instantly into icy pearls. They cluster together and form terrific ice
flowers spreading in all direction.
Spring at Changbaishan Mountain may arrive as late as May. Still, it is
a pleasure to enjoy the alpine azaleas brimming on the slopes. The
temperature is still fairly low, and snow remains in many places.
Breathing deep, you will both find the vitality of spring and coldness
of winter.
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