Among the five lakes, the third one is the largest, covering an area of 8.4 square kilometers. From a distance it looks like any other famous lake in the region south of the Yangtze River. Reverted water reflections of the blue sky, white clouds, and volcanoes look much like a nice landscape painting . In the early morning at sunrise, a fine gauze-like hydrosphere will float over the lake. Rowing a boat in the lake at this time can make people feel like they are in a fairyland.

The fourth lake is famous for its reeds, lotuses, and tranquil environment, with various kinds of fishes in it. Interested tourists can fish from a boat. Along the lakesi de grow clusters of floating grass, and around it are scattered lava. Void of pollution, it is an ideal place for wild waterfowl.

Covering an area of 15 square kilometers, the fifth lake is the five lakes' origin. However, there is neither a river nor a stream or spring, which is a strange phenomenon. Another weird occurrence is the mountainous waves often seen on windless days.

To the west of the five lakes lies a volcanic swamp which is a paradise of wild water fowls, such as bitterns, red-crowned crane s, and white cranes.

Listed as one of China's first 44 key scenic spots, the five lakes are also one of the nation-level natural reserves as well as one of the country's national geology parks. In addition, it is the only one of China's 40 best tourist destinations in Northeast China.

  Volcano Group

Surrounding the five connected lakes there stands scores of volcanoes, rising straight from ground zero, layer upon layer and range upon range -- a grand and magnificent scene. In the long geologic age, a series of long, consecutive, and intricate geological events formed 11 shield-shaped volcanoes, 14 compound-shaped volcanoes, and plenty of lava. The youngest but largest of the volcanoes are Mount Laohei and Mount Huoshao, which last erupted 260 years ago.

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