Xingkai Lake Travel Guide

📍Introduction Xingkai Lake is located in Mingshan City, Jixi, and is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast China. It is located 40 kilometers southeast of Mingshan City on the Sino-Russian border. After the signing of the Sino-Russian Beijing Treaty in 1860, it became a Sino-Russian border lake, with one third of the lake in China. Xingkai Lake is oval in shape, with nine rivers flowing into it. The lake water overflows from the northeast and eventually flows into the Ussuri River. There are large and small lakes here. The small Xingkai Lake is entirely within China. There is a sand dam about 1 kilometer wide between the large and small Xingkai Lakes. When the water rises, they are connected as one. The Xingkai Lake Scenic Area includes the large and small Xingkai Lakes, as well as the Wetland Park, Dangbi Town, Lotus, Xinkailiu, Flood Discharge Sluice, Dragon King Temple, Honey Mountain, Golden Beach and other scenic spots. 🚗Transportation - Plane✈️: You can fly to Xingkai Lake Airport in Jixi first, and then take the airport bus or taxi to Xingkai Lake Scenic Area. - Train🚄: Take the train to Jixi Station or Mingshan Station, and then transfer to the bus to Xingkai Lake. - Self-driving🚗: If you choose to drive by yourself, you can set off along G331 National Road. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and you can also enjoy the scenery of the northern country. 🏠Accommodation recommendation - Lakeside resort: There are many resorts near the lake, with beautiful environment and fresh air. Some resorts also provide various water entertainment facilities, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable accommodation experience while playing in Xingkai Lake. - Homestay: You can experience the local customs, the price is relatively affordable, and you can also taste the special dishes made by local residents. - City hotel: If you want more complete accommodation conditions, you can choose a hotel in Mingshan City, which is convenient for transportation and has complete supporting facilities such as shopping and catering. 📸Must-visit attractions - Xinkailiu Scenic Area: There is a large parking lot and viewing platform here. You can overlook the lake and mountains from the viewing platform. The golden beach outlines the curved lakeshore, and the scenery is very charming. The viewing platform charges a ticket of 10 yuan. - Dangbi Town: Located at the westernmost end of Xingkai Lake, there is the smallest border bridge in the world, the "Baileng River Bridge". Tourists can play in the water or sunbathe on the beach by the lake. The lakeside scenery of Baipaozi Township in the northeast of Dangbi Town is more original. - Xingkai Lake Wetland Park: It is a wetland-type scenic tourist area integrating nature reserves and natural landscapes. Here you can watch rich wetland ecological landscapes and many bird resources. 😋Food recommendation - Xingkai Lake White Fish: Xingkai Lake white fish is a local specialty food. The meat is porcelain and chewy, fat and delicious. It is famous for its freshness, smoothness, tenderness and fragrance. It is a nobleman among fish. Common practices include steamed white fish, pan-fried white fish, stewed white fish, and salt and pepper white fish. - Xingkai Lake Shrimp: The lake shrimp is delicious and nutritious, and you can taste fresh lake shrimp dishes. - Iron pot stew: Northeast specialty food, a large iron pot stewed with various ingredients, such as chicken, ribs, etc., with pancakes, fragrant. 🎈Travel tips - Best travel time: The best time to travel to Xingkai Lake is from late June to August each year. The weather is cool and comfortable, suitable for summer vacation. - Sun protection measures: The ultraviolet rays on the lakeside are strong, remember to bring sun protection products such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hats to avoid sunburn. - Warm clothing: The temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large. Even in summer, it is best to prepare a thin coat to prevent colds. - Respect border regulations: Xingkai Lake is a Sino-Russian border lake. During the tour, you should respect the relevant regulations of the border area and do not cross the border.