Songhua Lake Scenic Area

An aerial view of Songhua Lake [Photo/VCG]

Songhua Lake is located in the southeast of Jilin city, 10 kilometers away from the downtown area. It was originally a reservoir formed by Fengman Hydropower Station built in 1937, and became a national tourism demonstration site in Jilin province.

Flowers in full bloom at Songhua Lake [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The lake is 200 km long and only 10 km wide, covering an area of 554 square kilometers with the average depth of 22 meters. It has a distinct climate in all four seasons and its beautiful landscape has attracted numerous tourists from all over the world. In 1988, the lake was listed as one of China's national scenic spots. The scenic area has 10 scenic spots, including Camel Peak, Wuhu Island, and Wolong Pond.

Due to the temperature and humidity, Songhua Lake often boasts beautiful rime wonders in the winter. [Photo/VCG]

Address: Songbin Road, Fengman Bridge, Fengman district, Jilin city, Jilin province

Opening hours: 8 am–5 pm

Ticket price: Admission fee: 10 yuan ($1.49)

Transportation: Bus Nos. 33, 333