Chaihe Moon Lake
月亮天池
A high-altitude volcanic crater lake in the Chaihe volcanic cluster, its surface as round as a full moon. From the summit you can overlook the forest sea of the Greater Khingan Range.
Moon Lake sits atop Jiergguo Mountain, about 37 km west of Chaihe Town, southwest of Zhalantun. It is a crater lake roughly 200 metres in diameter, shaped like a full moon and surrounded by white birch and larch, with the most stunning colors in autumn. The climb takes about twenty minutes up stone steps. The road from Chaihe to downtown Zhalantun is about 185 km, so a same-day round trip is tight. It is often combined with Woniu Lake, Ten Bends (Shida Wan) and Arxan as a self-drive route. The scenic area is often closed in winter.
Opening hours
Approx. May–Oct
Nearby sights
- Woniu Lake
- Arxan Grand Canyon
- Luming Resort & Yalu River Rafting
- Jinlongshan Ski Resort
- Suspension Bridge Park
- Xiushui Scenic Area
- Zhalantun History Museum
- Chinese Eastern Railway Museum