Jingyue Lake(Jingyuetan National Forest Park)

Early winter is a quiet time with few tourists. The scenic area is beautiful. A ticket is required for the shuttle bus (20 yuan per person), which runs on a hop-on-hop basis, averaging one bus every 10 minutes – very convenient and excellent value. Walking around the entire scenic area would be too strenuous for people of average physical ability.

Jingyuetan is a beautiful lake, and it is a sister lake to Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan. It is a bit cold in winter, so be sure to dress warmly. It is a great place to visit in summer. It is a natural oxygen bar, and the surrounding area is relatively convenient for dining and accommodation. The park is very large, and you can visit it and then stay overnight in Changchun city.

If you're here on a business trip, I suggest gathering with three or five friends to enjoy nature, escape the hustle and bustle of the city, forget about work, breathe in the fresh air, and relax both body and mind. This is how life should be – a truly worthwhile trip.

🔹 Jingyuetan Lake (the core of the park) It is shaped like a crescent moon and is known as "China's second Sun Moon Lake". You can take a boat to visit the scenery on the lake and feel the tranquil beauty of the rippling blue waves. 🔹 Observation Tower (must-visit) Altitude: 351 meters, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire Jingyuetan Lake by climbing the tower. Suitable for photography enthusiasts, you can take a stunning panoramic view of the forest and the lake. 🔹 Jingyue Zen Temple (Zen Holy Land) A Buddhist temple that integrates Chinese classical architectural style with a quiet environment. Suitable for tourists who like cultural experience, you can pray and meditate here. 🔹 Forest Bathing Trail (recommended for hiking enthusiasts) The total length is 5 kilometers, with dense forests, fresh air and rich negative oxygen ions along the way. Suitable for slow walking, morning jogging, yoga, meditation and other activities. 🔹 Ski Resort (winter only) There are beginner, intermediate and advanced trails, suitable for skiers of different levels. You can also experience snowmobiling, sledding, ice drifting and other activities.

The scenery varies in each season: In spring, everything comes back to life, and the trees around Jingyuetan Lake sprout new buds. The tender green leaves and the clear water set off each other, creating a vibrant scene. In summer, this is a summer resort with an average temperature lower than that in the city. The forest is lush and green, and the lake water is sparkling. It is very pleasant to enjoy the breeze on the dam and the scenery of the lake and mountains. Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons in Jingyuetan Lake. The leaves on the mountain gradually change color. The red, yellow, and orange leaves are intertwined, forming a colorful picture with the blue sky and the green lake water. In winter, Jingyuetan Lake is covered in silver and becomes a world of ice and snow. The lake surface is frozen, the trees are covered with white snow, and the wonders of rime often appear, as if you are in a fairy tale. - The beauty of mountains and waters: Jingyuetan Lake is "the largest artificial forest sea in Asia". The vast forest sea and a pool of clear water are nestled together, and the mountains and waters blend together. Looking down from the air, the lake is like a crescent moon, embedded in the green forest. The vastness of the forest and the softness of the lake complement each other. Walking along the lake, you can see the clear water, reflecting the mountains, trees and sky on the shore. The reflection of the mountains and water is like a poem and a painting. - Unique cultural landscape: The sculpture of the goddess of Jingyue is the iconic landscape of Jingyuetan. The goddess lies on her side on the crescent moon, with a graceful posture and profound meaning, adding an artistic atmosphere to the scenic area. The Bisong Jingyue Tower has a unique shape, incorporating the concept of plants and perfectly integrating with the natural environment. Climbing the tower, you can overlook the whole picture of Jingyuetan. The Taiping Bell Tower is solemn and solemn. The sound of the bell is melodious, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace. There is also a reservoir dam lying on the side of Jingyuetan. It not only has practical functions, but also a unique landscape. Standing on the dam, you can have a wide view of the surrounding beauty. - Excellent ecological environment: Jingyuetan has a forest coverage rate of over 96%, making it a natural oxygen bar with a high content of negative oxygen ions and fresh and pleasant air. The plant resources here are rich, with more than a thousand species of trees, flowers and medicinal plants, forming a complete forest ecosystem with multiple tree species, multiple levels and multiple structures. At the same time, it is also the habitat of many animals, including more than 60 species of birds such as pheasants, mountain magpies and wild ducks, and more than 20 species of mammals such as squirrels, hedgehogs, roe deer and foxes, making the entire scenic area full of vitality.

Basic information - Opening hours: 05:00-20:00 all year round. - Ticket price: 30 yuan/person. Transportation strategy - Public transportation: Take Light Rail Line 3 and get off at Jingyue Park (main gate) or Ski Resort Station (west gate); take Bus No. 102, 120, or 160 and get off at the main gate or ski resort station of Jingyuetan Scenic Area. - Self-driving: Navigate to Jingyuetan National Forest Park. There is a parking lot in the scenic area, charging 10 yuan/vehicle. Itinerary - One-day tour route: Main Gate Goddess Square-Lotus and Willow Garden-Bisong Jingyue Tower-Taiping Bell Tower-Cruise Boat Wharf-Jingyuetan Reservoir Dam-Jingyuetan Linshui Holiday Hotel. - Two-day tour route: First day, Jingyuetan National Forest Park-Jingyuetan Ski Resort-Jingyuetan Golf Driving Range; Second day, Jingyuetan Wetland Park-Jingyuetan North Putuo Temple-Jingyuetan Forest Bathing Beach. Scenic Spots Guide - Jingyue Goddess Square: It is the iconic welcoming landscape of the scenic area, with fountains and Jingyue Goddess sculptures. - Lotus and Willow Garden: It consists of five lakes and ten bridges, with lotus and willows complementing each other. - Bisong Jingyue Tower: It is located on Guantan Mountain and is a landmark building in the scenic area. - Taiping Bell Tower: It was built to commemorate the 10 years without major forest fires in Jilin Province, and the bell sounds are deep and melodious. - Cruise Terminal: You can take a cruise to the dam terminal, beach bathing terminal and other major attractions. - Jingyuetan Reservoir Dam: It is like a dragon vein lying on the edge of the lake, and you can go boating at the cruise terminal on the right. Food Recommendation - In the scenic area: There are simple meals such as grilled sausages, corn, instant noodles, etc., and some scenic spots have cultural and creative ice cream for 25 yuan/3 sticks. - Outside the scenic area: Yutan Restaurant (Xiaobenji Main Branch) is recommended, with special dishes such as big elbow and big pot stew; there is also Yuanshengju (Eco-Street Branch) hot pot restaurant. Accommodation recommendation - Changchun Jingyuetan Yitian Sheraton Hotel: Close to the scenic area, direct access to Metro Line 6, convenient travel. - Changchun Jingyuetan Park Jingyue Street Atour Hotel: Close to the scenic area, elegant rooms and tempting food. Recreation projects - Winter: Experience skiing, cable slides, and enjoy snow sculptures, blue ice, etc. - Other seasons: Take a sightseeing bus, cruise ship, and enjoy a forest bath in the forest bathing area.

Jingyue Lake is located in the Changchun Jingyue Economic Development Zone in the southeast of Changchun City, Jilin Province, China. It is a national 5A tourist attraction and a national scenic spot. The scenic spot is famous for its "sea of ​​forests, snow-capped mountains, clear water and blue sky" and is known as the "Pearl of the Northeast". Natural Scenery and Characteristics The name Jingyue Lake comes from its shape. Viewed from the air, the lake curves like a crescent moon, hence the name "Jingyue Lake". Not only is the natural scenery beautiful here, but the scenery varies throughout the seasons: •Spring: Everything revives, the trees are shaded, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. •Summer: The lake is crystal clear and surrounded by dense forests, making it a good place to escape the summer heat. •Autumn: The mountains are covered with red leaves, and the forests are dyed like a natural oil painting. •Winter: Covered in white snow and covered in silver, the ski resort becomes a paradise for ice and snow lovers. Human landscape and leisure and entertainment facilities Jingyue Lake is not only a concentration of natural beauty, but also has rich cultural landscape and leisure and entertainment facilities: •Forest Bathing: Visitors can take a walk in the fresh air and enjoy the tranquility of nature. • Ski resort: An ideal place for skiing in winter, suitable for skiers of all levels. •Golf course: Provides a beautiful golf swing environment for sports enthusiasts. •Other facilities: including cruise ships, bicycle rentals, etc., allowing tourists to experience the charm of the scenic spot in an all-round way. Recommended play time: one day.

Early April is not the season for Changchun tourism. The ice and snow have melted but the cold wind is piercing, the dead branches have fallen and the new buds have not appeared. But the Jingyuetan in the bleakness of everything has a desolate beauty that is worth enjoying. Originally thought of renting bicycles in the park for exercise, but unfortunately there was no business, so I decided to walk down the whole journey. I entered the park at 9 o'clock, and I walked completely less than 13:30, about 24 kilometers, which was still a bit tired. Make a reference for the treasures who are ready to hike.