Chagan Lake (China)
| Chagan Lake | |
|---|---|
| 查干湖 (Chinese) | |
Chagan Lake in Spring, 2025 | |
| Location | Jilin, China |
| Coordinates | 45°15′N 124°17′E / 45.25°N 124.28°E |
| Basin countries | China |
| Surface area | 307 km2 (119 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Water volume | 415×106 m3 (14.7×109 cu ft) |
Chagan Lake (Chinese: 查干湖; pinyin: chágān hú) is a lake in Jilin, China. The name "Chagan" is from Mongolian (ᠴᠠᠭᠠᠨ
ᠨᠠᠭᠤᠷ, transliteration: Chaɣan naɣur, Cyrillic Mongolian: цагаан нуур, transliteration MNS: tsagaan nuur), meaning white / pure lake). It is often referred to as the Sacred Lake or Holy Water Lake (simplified Chinese: 圣水湖; traditional Chinese: 聖水湖; pinyin: shèngshuǐ hú) by local people. The lake is known for its traditional winter fishing, featuring a technique which dates back to prehistoric times.