Songye Lake
松叶湖
A long, narrow lake in the eastern part of the forest park, shaped like pine needles; larch forests along its shore turn golden in autumn, and it is one of the larger lakes in Arxan.
Songye Lake (Pine Needle Lake) lies in the eastern part of Arxan National Forest Park, south of Tuofeng Ridge Tianchi. It is a long, narrow barrier lake, named for its resemblance to pine needles. The lake surface is fairly open, surrounded by large stands of larch and birch. In autumn the shore glows golden. You can look out from the viewing platform or take photos along the lakeside road. It sees fewer visitors, which makes it a good place for slow driving or photography. It is not far from Tuofeng Ridge Tianchi and is usually scheduled on the same day. Entry is included with the forest park ticket and shuttle (fares follow the scenic area's announcements).
Opening hours
08:00–17:00 (seasonal opening)
Nearby sights
- Tuofengling Tianchi
- Dujuan Lake
- Guibei Rock
- Luming Lake
- Shitanglin Lava Field
- Arxan Dichi
- Santan Gorge
- Budong River (Unfrozen River)