Chuangye Lake

　　The ceaselessly flowing Tao'er River originates from the depths of the Gaoyue Mountain Range in the Greater Khingan Mountains. Along its journey, it sings joyfully, bringing rain and stirring the winds, winding and rushing forward, now flowing east, now turning south, nurturing numerous offspring across the lands it traverses. The charmingly diverse Chuangye Lake is one of them.

　　Located 45 kilometers southwest of Taonan and within the territory of Cheli Township, Chuangye Lake connects to the Tao'er River to the north, receives the Emut River to the west, links arms with the Huolin River to the south, and blends into the renowned Xianghai Nature Reserve. Covering a drainage area of 1,831 square kilometers with a water surface of 35,000 mu, the lake is famed both at home and abroad for its 18 picturesque islands. The surrounding area is pristine and rustic, where coniferous and broadleaf forests meet, ancient trees and sturdy Mongolian elm branches stand tall, vast green fields and lush wildflowers flourish in countless forms, with fragrant buds wafting through the air. Over the boundless expanse of blue water, mist shrouds the lake, sunlight and clouds dance on the surface, birds gather in flocks, fishing boats dot the scene, and hundreds of islands emerge and disappear. The islands are rich in woods and grasses, while the lakeshore is lined with deep reeds and cattails. Thus, some have exclaimed that it is truly a paradise for birds, a hometown for fish, and a fairyland on earth.