Songye Lake

　　Introduction Songye Lake, originally named Darbin Lake, is situated 10 kilometers southeast of Rhododendron Lake and 12 kilometers from Xing'an Forest Farm, within the Arxan National Forest Park. It is a volcanic barrier lake, stretching over 1,300 meters from north to south and more than 150 meters from east to west, covering an area of 314 hectares. The lake is crescent-shaped, with a flat bottom and a wide surface that blends seamlessly with the sky, creating a unified expanse of water and heavens. The lake is home to a variety of wild fish species and hosts flocks of migratory birds in summer. On both the eastern and western shores are high mountains, with Haoshan on the western bank being the second highest peak in the Arxan forest area, topped by a fire lookout tower. At the southern end of the lake, there is a waterfall about 5 meters high with a steady and abundant flow. Dense primeval forests grow on the surrounding high mountains. In autumn, falling pine needles drift onto the lake's surface, densely covering it like satin or brocade and forming a unique natural spectacle—hence the name "Songye Lake" (Pine Needle Lake). The waters of Songye Lake flow northward through the No. 8 Gully stream into Rhododendron Lake. A road runs along the eastern side of the lake.

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