In the northwest of Jilin's Qianguo county, 193 kilometers from Changchun city, lies Chagan Lake, one of the top 10 freshwater lakes in China.

The water covers 420 square kilometers of the Chagan Lake scenic area, which has four seasons with distinct beauty, but it is most popular among tourists in the summer and winter months.

Lotus flowers are in full bloom at the Chagan Lake scenic area in summer. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Summer is refreshingly cool here. The annual Chagan Lake Lotus Festival has attracted numerous visitors since 2016. A magnificent Tibetan lama temple, the “Miaoyin Temple” on the Aobao Mountain at the scenic area, which sits on a broad square, hosts activities on June 14 and 15 every year.

Winter fishing in Chagan Lake [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Winter hunting at Chagan Lake is spectacular, with thousands of people drilling through the ice and hundreds of thousands of fish being captured through the ice. Vehicles run day and night for delivery.

Chagan Lake is also referred to as Holy Water Lake, the only place in China where traditional Mongolian fishing methods dating back to prehistoric times are still practiced today. The unique skills required for Chagan Lake winter fishing are now listed among China's intangible cultural heritages.

Chagan Lake has four seasons with distinct beauty. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]