Jingyue Lake National Forest Park covers 200 square kilometers, with over 4.3 square kilometers water surface and 80 square kilometers planted forest, with 58.6% of the park covered in forestation. It is famous for its picturesque scenery and is known as the sister of Sun-moon Lake in Taiwan. A vast sea of lush trees and chains of magnificent mountains form a rounded ecosystem with over 30 tree species. The whole scenic area consists of Jinyue Lake National Key Scenic Spot, Jinyue Lake National Park and Jinyue Lake Tourist and Vocation Area.
There is fresh air, a pleasant climate, and picturesque scenery. The scenes here are different year round. It is cool in dense shade in summer and in winter the snow is over 30 cm and forms a natural ski field. Jinyue Lake Ski Field is in Jinyue Lake National Key Scenic Spot. It is different from other ski fields for it is a ski field in the city.
Simple and ancient Northern Putuo Temple, which was built in 1996, is a very famous temple. Although it doesn't have a long history, it is known far and wide. Whenever there is a meeting of distinguished Buddhists the burning incense is always very thick and pilgrims come in an endless stream. Sand Bath Beach that can hold 3000 people to play in the water is the largest man-made sand bath beach in Jilin Province. There are silver sands, sunshine, wooden houses, and tents. You can go boating, play in the water, and play beach volleyball to feel a romantic beach flavor without stepping out of Jilin Province.