Mirror Lake/World's Second Largest High Mountain Dam Lake.
Mirror Lake is one of the world's largest volcanic lava dam lakes, and its beautiful scenery is like a masterpiece of nature. The lake water is clear and green, as calm as a mirror, reflecting the surrounding mountains and sky, as if it were the eye of the earth, gazing at this ancient land. Clear, quiet, magnificent, ecological, mysterious, volcanic, icefall, oasis. On the lakeside, lush forests and strange rocks complement each other. With the changing seasons, spring flowers bloom, summer greens are lush, autumn leaves are colorful, and winter snow is white. Each season has a different style. Especially in winter, the lake surface freezes, forming spectacular icefalls and ice cracks. The ice is clear and beautiful. Mirror Lake is not only charming, but also has rich wildlife resources. At night, the starry sky is bright, and the lake reflects the stars, quiet and mysterious, making people feel like they are in a paradise, forgetting the hustle and bustle of the world.
➤Attraction Introduction
❶Hanging Water Building Waterfall
One of the most famous attractions in Mirror Lake, the waterfall has a drop of 20 meters and a width of 40 meters. The water flows down, majestic. In autumn, the waterfall and the surrounding colorful leaves complement each other, very beautiful
❷Mirror Lake
China's largest high mountain dam lake, in autumn the lake water is clear and deep, surrounded by mountains, colorful forests, you can take a boat tour of the lake and mountains, the beautiful scenery is intoxicating
❸Underground Forest
Natural primitive underground forest, formed by volcanic eruptions, with many rare plants and animals. Along the trail of the underground forest of the crater, you can embrace the autumn of the Maillard color system
❹Yaoshi Ancient Temple
A historic Buddhist temple with a unique architectural style and a strong incense
❺Mirror Lake Canyon
A canyon formed by volcanic eruptions and crustal movements, with many peculiar geological landscapes and waterfalls. In autumn, the canyon is covered with autumn-dyed clothes, very beautiful
❻Mirror Lake Lakeside Trail
A good place to take a walk, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains and the surrounding mountains. Autumn leaves are all over the sidewalks, forming a colorful path
❼Xiao Zhujia Village
Surrounded by water on three sides, with beautiful scenery, you can enjoy the magical scenery formed after the ten thousand years of volcanic eruptions, and experience the growth environment of "stone slab rice" with its unique history and mysterious regional characteristics
➤Best time to visit in autumn: Mid-to-late September to mid-October
➤2-day itinerary
D1 Mirror Lake → Baishi Qizi → Xiao Gushan → Da Gushan → City Wall Qizi → Pearl Gate → Daoshi Mountain → Lao E Qizi
D2 Underground Forest → Lava Tunnel → Hanging Water Building Waterfall → Tang Dynasty Bohai Kingdom Shangjing Longquan Mansion Ruins
➤Address: Ning'an City, Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province
➤Food
Mirror Lake fish, various mountain vegetables, such as bracken, thorn bud, etc., wild mushrooms, authentic Northeast dishes such as local three treasures, iron pot stew, etc.
➤Accommodation
❶ There are many hotels and resorts to choose from in the scenic area, ranging in price from hundreds to thousands of yuan
❷ There are also some hotels and homestays in Ning'an City outside the scenic area, which are relatively cheap
➤Transportation
❶ Airplane: Take a plane to Mudanjiang Hailang Airport, then transfer to a car to Mirror Lake
❷ Train: Take a train to Mudanjiang Station, then transfer to a car to Mirror Lake
❸ Car: There are direct buses to Mirror Lake Scenic Area, which can be taken at Mudanjiang Bus Station or Ning'an Bus Station
➤Tips
❶ Take sun protection and moisturizing measures, wear comfortable sports shoes
❷ The weather in autumn is changeable, prepare warm clothes and rain gear
❸ Prepare some food, water and snacks to replenish energy
❹ Avoid National Day or weekends, there will be relatively more tourists
❺ Peak tourist season in autumn, book tickets and accommodation in advance
❻ The boat fare of Mirror Lake is relatively high, you can choose to share a boat