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Songyuan
Songyuan is located in the heartland of the Songnen Plain in the northeast of our motherland
Situated on the beautiful Songhua River
Vast Songyuan, vast scenery. Roads connect the world, water gathers auspiciousness. Liao and Jin cultural veins, long and far-reaching. Manchu and Mongolian customs, dreamy Sanjiang. Here, it borders Changchun and Siping to the southeast, Baicheng and Ulan Hot to the west, and overlooks Heilongjiang across the Songhua River, Nenjiang River, and Lalin River to the north; it is an important transportation hub and logistics center connecting the three provinces of Northeast China and 8 cities and 14 counties in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Songyuan has a long history, with the ancient country of Fuyu, the Liao Emperor's tent, the rise of the Jin ancestor dragon, and the Manchu and Mongolian stone tablets, each telling a legendary story. The scattered historical relics and unique natural landscapes complement each other, both showing the bold and majestic northern country and the graceful southern country, forming a series of unforgettable beautiful landscapes - the mouth of the three rivers is magnificent, with waves hitting the shore, quite 'East to Jieshi, to watch the sea' The majestic and powerful.
Qian'an Clay Forest is like a natural creation, the majestic momentum is breathtaking, 'South has Guilin, North has Clay Forest' is the most appropriate praise for it; the largest temple in Asia covering ninety-six hectares - Longhua Temple, the halls and towers are hidden, three thousand Buddhas sing around the beam; The Dajin Desheng Tuo Song Monument has been through more than 800 years of vicissitudes and is still majestic and mighty.
Songyuan, this land is beautiful and rich, and is blessed with the titles of 'granary, meat warehouse, fish town, and oil sea'. The tourism resources here are rich and it is a city with poetic scenery and picturesque scenery. There are more than 200 excellent tourism resources, with 16 national A-level and above scenic spots, including 2 4A-level scenic spots. The eternal Songhua River runs through the city, giving this city a variety of styles, which is a unique tourist resource of Songyuan.
In this fertile land where ancient charm and modern style coexist, vitality and charm coexist, a dazzling pearl is embedded. This is the Chagan Lake, a national nature reserve, a national 4A scenic spot, a national water conservancy scenic spot, and one of the top ten freshwater lakes in the country. Chagan Lake has different sceneries in four seasons - spring comes, the fields are dyed green, and the banks are full of orchids; summer comes, the forests are secluded and the grass is lush, the clouds and water are misty; autumn comes, the water and sky are the same color, the fruits are fragrant and the fish are fat; However, the most representative of the vastness and magnificence of Chagan Lake is the world wonder of Chagan Lake winter fishing.
The Autumn Charm of Lake Chagan: Ecological Beauty and Winter Fishing Spectacle
Lake Chagan is a vast expanse of water, with each season offering its unique scenery. Particularly in winter, the ice and fishing activities make it an unforgettable experience. This trip allowed us to appreciate the serene beauty of Lake Chagan. The water is as clear as a mirror, reflecting the golden reeds and blue sky with white clouds in autumn, creating a tranquil and picturesque scene that captivates at first sight. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, this is a natural place to relax and soothe the soul.
Lake Chagan is most famous for its traditional winter fishing activities. In the cold winter, local fishermen use ancient methods to drill holes in the ice and fish collectively. This millennia-old technique is both spectacular and mysterious. Watching tens of thousands of pounds of fish being pulled up onto the ice after a net is cast is filled with the joy and blessings of a bountiful harvest. The entire process not only honors traditional culture but also respects natural resources, deeply conveying the harmonious beauty between humans and nature.
A trip to Lake Chagan not only allows one to admire the beautiful lake scenery but also to experience the unique winter fishing culture. Every piece of water and every wisp of fishing smoke here evokes a love for life and a reverence for nature. This beautiful lake is not only a symbol of abundance but also a place of tranquility, helping one find inner peace.
Songyuan‖A must-visit place.
Songyuan, as an important city in Jilin Province, has rich tourism resources and unique cultural heritage, providing tourists with a variety of tourism experiences. Here is a detailed travel guide to Songyuan, including accommodation, itinerary, and food recommendations.
I. Accommodation Recommendations
There are various accommodation options in Songyuan, ranging from budget hotels to high-end hotels. Here are some recommended places to stay:
- Songyuan Hotel: Located near the city center, it has a beautiful environment and convenient transportation. It is an ideal choice for business and leisure travel.
- Songyuan Hongyue Art Hotel: It is close to the city center, with art as the theme and high-quality service, suitable for tourists who pursue high-quality accommodation experience.
- Songyuan Guoerluosi Hotel: Not only provides a comfortable accommodation environment, but also known for its delicious breakfast, it is a good place to experience local customs.
II. Itinerary
Day 1: Cultural Exploration in the City
- Morning: Go to Genghis Khan Cultural Park. This park is themed on Mongolian culture and has the world's tallest standing statue of Genghis Khan. It is an excellent place to learn about Mongolian history and culture.
- Noon: Have lunch in a nearby restaurant and taste Songyuan's special dishes such as roast whole lamb and Chagan Lake whole fish feast.
- Afternoon: Visit Longhua Temple. This is a temple without commercial atmosphere. It is surrounded by woods and can make people enjoy a moment of tranquility.
- Evening: Stroll in Binjiang Park, enjoy the riverside scenery, breathe fresh air, and feel the tranquility and beauty of the city.
Day 2: Natural Scenery Experience
- Morning: Go to Chagan Lake. Chagan Lake is one of the iconic attractions of Songyuan. The lake is as clear as a mirror, and the scenery is different in four seasons. Autumn is a good season to watch autumn leaves and lotus flowers.
- Noon: Taste lake fresh food near Chagan Lake, such as fish head pancake, raw fish, etc.
- Afternoon: Visit Miaoyin Temple. As the only Tibetan Buddhist temple in Jilin Province, Miaoyin Temple has exquisite architecture and a strong religious atmosphere.
Evening: Return to the city and end the pleasant trip.
III. Food Recommendations
- Chagan Lake Whole Fish Feast: The business card of Songyuan's food, with the fish of Chagan Lake as the main ingredient, is exquisitely made and delicious.
- Roast Whole Lamb: One of Songyuan's special dishes, made from high-quality lamb, is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a unique flavor.
- Toffee Milk Tofu: Songyuan's special snack, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sweet and delicious, is the first choice for dessert lovers.
- Cold Dog Meat Shreds: Songyuan's traditional food, the meat is fragrant and chewy. Tourists who like to try different tastes might as well try it.
IV. Precautions
Please check the weather forecast before you travel and arrange your itinerary reasonably.
Please pay attention to safety and abide by the regulations of the scenic spot during the tour.
Please order food in moderation when tasting local food to avoid waste.
The above is a detailed introduction to the travel guide of Songyuan. I hope this guide can provide convenience and help for your trip and let you have a pleasant and unforgettable holiday in Songyuan.
Jilin Songyuan. Chagan Lake | The joy of "coding" niche attractions.
| The joy of "coding" niche attractions. Hello everyone! I am your travel expert. Today I am going to share with you Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, Jilin Province. This lake, known as the "Pearl of the North", shows unparalleled charm in winter and has become a rare tourist attraction. Now, let's walk into this mysterious and beautiful water area together!
[Attraction Introduction]
Chagan Lake is one of the top ten freshwater lakes in China and the largest inland saltwater lake in Asia. It is located on the Songliao Plain and is famous for its unique geographical location and rich natural resources. There are not only charming natural scenery, but also profound cultural heritage. The annual winter fishing festival is one of the grandest festivals in Chagan Lake, attracting countless tourists to watch and experience.
[Itinerary Arrangement]
If you plan to take a trip to Chagan Lake, it is recommended to choose winter (December to February of the following year) as the best travel time. The itinerary can be arranged as follows:
Day 1: After arriving in Songyuan City, go to the hotel for check-in, take a short rest and visit the surrounding ancient city ruins to learn about the local history and culture.
Day 2: Get up early and go to Chagan Lake to participate in winter fishing activities and watch the traditional fishing methods of fishermen. At noon, taste the fresh lake fish feast. In the afternoon, you can choose to visit the ice sculpture art exhibition by the lake.
Day 3: Visit the nearby wetland park, experience winter characteristic activities such as snowmobile or dog sled, and return to the city at night to end the happy journey.
[Food Recommendation]
When it comes to Chagan Lake, the lake fish feast here is a must. The fish here is fresh and nutritious, especially white fish and bighead carp, which are delicious not to be missed. In addition, the local stew is also worth a try, a pot of hot, warm stomach and heart.
[Traffic Raiders]
Depart from Changchun Longjia International Airport or Harbin Taiping International Airport, you can take a long-distance bus directly to Songyuan City. After arriving in Songyuan City, you can choose to rent a car or take a taxi to Chagan Lake, which takes about 1-2 hours by car. If you visit during the winter fishing period, it is recommended to book a vehicle in advance to avoid delaying the itinerary.
Chagan Lake, the pearl of the north, is waiting for every traveler who loves nature and yearns for tranquility. I hope my notes can help you who are about to embark on a trip to Chagan Lake, and I wish you all a pleasant journey!
[Tips]
1. Pay attention to keep warm when traveling in winter, and wear appropriate cold-proof equipment.
2. When participating in winter fishing activities, please respect local customs and follow the instructions of the staff.
3. The accommodation conditions around Chagan Lake are limited, it is recommended to book a hotel in advance.
4. Pay attention to protect the environment, do not litter, and jointly maintain this pure beauty.
Songyuan Chagan Lake Scenic Area.
Must-visit in Songyuan! Who hasn't been to Chagan Lake yet?! I'm really going to faint! It's so beautiful! No one has been there yet!
Before arriving at Chagan Lake Scenic Area, there is a super large lotus pond,
It's really beautiful, and it's really amazing to appreciate it up close!!
Some little beauties who want to take pictures, you really hurry up and go!! Then Chagan Lake! Why don't you promote it?! Why! This sunset! This scenery!
Really amazing! Who doesn't take a hundred photos?!
Don't hesitate, pack your bags and go!
Chagan Lake Scenic Area
Winter fishing is fun, and the scenery is super beautiful! Are you sure you don't want to come?!
Jilin's winter offers more than just Changbai Mountain and rime.
When the winter fishing scenes once seen on 'A Bite of China' are vividly displayed before your eyes, you will still be amazed.
As the largest inland lake in Jilin Province,
Chagan Lake has unique geographical resource advantages. The national-level intangible cultural heritage Chagan Lake winter fishing is performed here year after year, offering a seasonal travel delight.
Have you been to Changchun & Harbin and not visited Songyuan to see the winter fishing at Chagan Lake?
After always being fascinated by the mysterious ice lake winter fishing, the trip has finally happened.
Transportation🚄1. Bus from Harbin to Songyuan
2. Train🚞 from Changchun to Songyuan or Chagan Lake
Some public transportation here is inconvenient, so you may need to hire a car or take a taxi🚗
Cost💰Three hundred per car/hire is generally needed
Because it's very cold, you need to stay warm in the car
The interval between setting and pulling up the nets is about 6 hours
Chagan Lake is like a huge slippery ice bubble🤣
Attention⚠️Wear non-slip and keep warm
Eating🍽️The Northeastern big sauce stewed fish cooked with firewood🔥 is really delicious
Finally, regarding the opening ceremony: it is held every year on December 28th at around 10:58 am, lasting about 1 hour, with the wake-up lake ceremony and the auction. The nets are set on the same day at around 5 pm, but you can't see it because it's enclosed by the event, but you can see the pulling up of the nets. Attention⚠️Plan your time, try to go early or else you won't be able to get in when there are too many cars. To see the complete process, you need to stay another day.
Reverse tourism, these are some affordable, less crowded, and fun treasures in Songyuan
Qian'an Mud Forest
Located in Suozi Town, Qian'an County, Songyuan City
It is a provincial-level nature reserve
The Mud Forest is naturally formed, with endless 'earth pillars', each with
its own unique shape, truly awe-inspiring
Forest Secret Realm
●Next to the Shanyou Forest Farm, Ningjiang District, Songyuan City, beside the Songyuan Police Academy
Spring is coming soon, come here for camping, breathe the fresh air of nature,
and there are many parent-child activities
Chagan Lake
●Opposite Hope Square, Chagan Lake waters
The sunset here is stunningly beautiful, and it's also great for photography on regular days
Winter fishing in Chagan Lake~ North Lake
Chagan Lake, where you can see winter fishing, is divided into North Lake and South Lake (see the next note).
The most recommended place on the Internet is North Lake, where the winter fishing opening ceremony is also held. We just caught the opening ceremony this time. Since we are more keen on watching fishing, we didn't go to the opening ceremony stage. The opening ceremony includes sacrifices, slapping fish, watching performances, etc.
We arrived at North Lake at 6:30 (if you want to see the sunrise, you can arrive at this point, it's very beautiful, you can see another note). The net was lowered at 5:30 on the opening day, and the first net of fish basically started to come out after 11 o'clock in the morning. When the net is lowered, you can see horses pulling plows. Usually the net is lowered at 8 o'clock and the fish come out at noon. The waiting time in between is quite foot-freezing. There is no place on the ice to keep warm. If you are cold, you can wait in the car.
Because I saw the net coming out in South Lake the day before, I prefer the fishing in South Lake. The whole winter fishing lasts from mid-December to the end of January next year. It is recommended to avoid the opening day. Because on the day of the event, the car can only be parked in the parking lot (usually you can drive to the fishing scene), and it takes half an hour to see the fishing. The waiting time can only be waited on the ice, and the wait for several hours is still very hard.
It is very humane to cancel the 90 yuan ticket this year
【Northeast~ Songyuan Tour】
✨ Songyuan, a super niche city, take advantage of the current lack of people and come to check in quickly! ✨
❄️ Chagan Lake: Drive on the frozen lake surface, have a beautiful encounter with Chagan Lake winter fishing, and feel the happiness of the harvest moment in winter! 🐟❄️
🍲 Mongolian meal: Come to the Northeast to experience Mongolian specialty catering? Sounds a bit contradictory? Wrong! This is a Mongolian autonomous county, come for an authentic Mongolian meal, and there are grassland singers singing for you, definitely let you feast your mouth and ears! 🎶🎵
🛁 Bathing: Coming to the city in the Northeast, bathing is a must-check-in project! There is no hustle and bustle of Harbin here, and there is no grandeur of Shenyang, but this is the original appearance of "bathing". Spend a few tens of dollars, wash off the dust of travel, rub off the fatigue of the body, and then soak a pot of tea and sit for a while, it's simply cozy! 🍵🛀
🍢 Barbecue: For us southerners, the barbecue in the Northeast is definitely a synonym for cost-effectiveness! Find a treasure shop, drink a little wine and lick a little skewer, such a night is simply wonderful! 🍡🍻
🌟 In summary, Songyuan has the taste of a traditional northeastern city and its own unique style! If you plan to pass through Changchun or Harbin, you might as well come to Songyuan to see and feel the endless charm of this city! ✨💖
The winter fishing in Chagan Lake is underway, have you come yet?
On December 28, the 22nd Ice and Snow Fishing and Hunting Culture Tourism Festival in Chagan Lake, Songyuan, Jilin, was launched on the ice of Chagan Lake. Located in the west of Jilin Province, Chagan Lake is one of the well-known freshwater lakes in our country. Manual ice drilling, horse-drawn winches, walking under the ice... Here still retains the most primitive fishing methods of the northern minorities, and the traditional custom of winter fishing in Chagan Lake has been listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list.
Chagan Lake is not only for winter fishing | I was amazed here, attached with a travel guide
Songyuan, Jilin, a city full of history and natural beauty! Here in winter, you can feel the passion of winter fishing and take a fish home by yourself. You can explore the mystery of the Tengyu Snow Cave, and you can also appreciate the charm of history in the Guoerluosi Museum.
1⃣Jilin Songyuan Chagan Lake
This is a famous winter fishing spot in China. Every winter, Chagan Lake holds a grand winter fishing event, attracting thousands of tourists to watch. You will see the spectacular scene of fishermen breaking the ice to catch fish, and feel the beauty of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Here, you can fully appreciate the unique charm of winter fishing and experience the wisdom and diligence of fishermen. You can also drive on the ice, that feeling is really different cool, such a winter can fully feel the magic and charm of nature.
2⃣The mystery of Tengyu Snow Cave
This is a hidden white world, here there are white cute snowmen⛄, and they are in groups, you can also explore along the cave, appreciate the unique landscape inside the cave. Finally, you can take beautiful winter scenery.
3⃣Guoerluosi Museum
Visiting the museum is definitely something you can't ignore. It houses a wealth of historical relics and displays the history and culture of the Guoerluosi region. Here, you also feel the wisdom and creativity of the people on this land.
📝One and some small tips
Winter fishing + museum (both do not need tickets)
Tengyu Snow Cave (discount 98)
📍Don't go to see winter fishing too late, the net is collected around 13:00 in the afternoon
📍The sunset time is 3:30 in the afternoon 📷It will be dark too late
🎉It is recommended to play for 2 days
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