Jingpo Lake or Lake Jingpo (; Pinyin: Jìng Pō Hú) is a lake located in the upper reaches of the Mudan River among the Wanda Mountains in Ningan County, Heilongjiang Province, in the People's Republic of China. Earlier names for the lake include (), (), and (Manchurian: ; ). The length of the lake from north to south is and the widest distance between east and west is only . The area is and the storage capacity is 1.63 billion m3. The south part of lake is shallow with the deepest place in the northern part at . The winter average temperature in Heilongjiang Province is below -20°C (-4°F), but the temperature at the bottom of the water is always above 10°C (50°F). On Titan, the largest moon of the planet Saturn, there is a large surface body of liquid hydrocarbons, Jingpo Lacus, named after Jingpo Lake. Formation The lake was created about 10,000 years ago when the lava of volcanic eruptions in the region blocked the flow of the Mudan River. Jingpo Lake has experienced five volcanic eruptions. It is the largest alpine lava barrier lake in China. Natural resources The northern side of the river cascades down the Diaoshuilou Falls, a waterfall formed by the lake. This lake is famous for its craggy limestone cliffs (similar to those of Guilin) and its turquoise-colored waters containing 40 types of fish and fresh water coral. In the southern side of the lake, there are river deltas formed in the estuary of Mudan River and its tributaries. This topography supports a large number of plankton to survive, so it is suitable for the growth of fish. There are various kinds of freshwater fish in Jingpo Lake. The most famous one is Red-tailed fish, also known as White Cloud Mountain minnow (Tanichthys albonubes). The lava stone also provides a good environment for rice to grow due to its ability to absorb heat. Cultural landscapes Jingpo Lake is on the first list of National Park of China. It was approved as a National Geopark of China In August 2005. On September 18, 2006, Jingpo Lake was designated as one of the Global Geoparks by UNESCO. Gallery See also List of volcanoes in China References External links Brief Introduction of China's Major Lakes Jingpo Lake: More Than Natural Scenery with photos Jingpo Bodies of water of Heilongjiang Volcanoes of China Geography of Heilongjiang Tourist