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Tourism in Northeast China is still hot this year. Everywhere is crowded with tourists. But in fact, Chagan Lake, not far from Harbin and Changchun, is less crowded and pristine. The ancient fishing and hunting culture is performed every day - Chagan Lake Winter Fishing! : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : ·If you want to see the fishing spot, you have to contact the fisherman in advance through the locals (farmhouses, homestays), and you have to follow the horse-drawn team at 4 or 5 in the morning ·If you want to see the nets being cast, wait at the lake entrance of "Nabo Square" before 7 o'clock and follow the fishing team's car to enter, otherwise you won't be able to find it ·If you only want to see the nets being collected, it is recommended to arrive at the starting point before 11 o'clock. The fish are most exciting when they are caught from 13:00 to 14:00 ·There are simple toilets and snacks for sale at the starting point, but it is still recommended to bring your own dry food ·The ice surface is much colder than the land, and the wind is also strong. Keep warm and don't expose your skin to the outside -