About
Mirror Lake, known locally as Jinghai or Jing Hai, is a lake in Jiuzhaigou National Park, in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. It is set among the mountains and forests of the park, and visitors come to see its surface, which is often calm enough to reflect the land around it.
What to expect
The lake is best known for its reflections. When the water is still, the surrounding mountains and forests appear on its surface almost as if in a mirror, and the view changes with the light and the weather. The description of the lake notes that it is at its most mirror-like in the early morning, when there is no wind to disturb the water.
Planning a visit
- Timing: Go early in the day if you want the stillest water and the clearest reflections.
- Location: The lake lies inside Jiuzhaigou National Park, so your visit forms part of a trip to the park as a whole.
- Contact: For enquiries, the listed number is +86-837-7739753.
Because Mirror Lake is one of the park's landscapes, it suits travellers who enjoy quiet scenery, photography and time outdoors. Those who value stillness may find the early morning the most rewarding time to be there.
