Mingzhu Lake

On August 17, 2011, in China Attractions, Cool Places, Nature Scenery, Shanghai, by Jack Li

Mingzhu Lake is a place with crystal clear water, elegant environment and picturesque scenery.  Its environment was classified as first class, according to the government’s tests. Its water quality reaches the second—class in China.  With a length of 3500m length, width of 500-700m and depth of -7 to 8m, the lake can compare with the grand West Lake in Hangzhou.  Covering an area of 10 thousand sq m, the lake’s beauty is enhanced by the orange orchard, located on the west side of the lake.  The limpid water provides a good breeding place for various large and wild fish such as top—mouth fish, seven—star weever and more.  The most famous species of the lake is Elopichthys bambusa; it is said that one Elopichthys bambusa can eat a whole duck.  Moreover, a forest, covering an area of 2500sqm surrounds the lake.   On the fertile land cinnamomum camphora, Magnolia grandiflora and other treasure plants grow. Over 70 species of birds are attracted by the dense drainage networks, luxuriant forest and wild plants, including herring gulls, herons and more.   Walking along the seemingly endless paths, listening to birds’ singing, enjoying the smell of sea, travelling on the island is an amazing experience of nature.

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