Moon Lake (Saihanba)
月亮湖（塞罕坝）
A crescent-shaped lake in central Saihanba, ringed by forest belts; a grassy walkway along the shore and morning mist reflections make it one of photographers' favorite spots.
Moon Lake lies in the central part of Saihanba National Forest Park. The lake is shaped like a crescent moon and is surrounded by extensive larch and birch forests, and a long grassy walkway runs along its shore. The best photos are taken early in the morning, when mist rises from the water and backlit reflections of the trees appear. In autumn, the shoreline is brilliantly colorful. The lake sits beside the Saihanba loop road and can be reached directly by car, and admission is included in the scenic-area combined ticket. The lake area is a wetland reserve, where entering the water and trampling the shoreline vegetation are prohibited. It is cold in the early morning and evening, so bring extra layers.
Opening hours
Open all day (scenic area season)
Nearby sights
- Saihan Tower
- Saihanba National Forest Park
- Shanghai Memorial Forest
- Saihanba Exhibition Hall
- Liangbingtai
- Qixing Lake Wetland Park
- Source of the Luan River
- Taifeng Lake