Hulun Lake


Hulun Lake or Dalai Nor, is a large lake in the Inner Mongolia region of northern China.

Geography

It is one of the five largest freshwater lakes in all of China, covering approximately 2,339 km².
The lake is not far from Manzhouli, which is on a major passenger rail-line. Although there are several villages nearby, and Manzhouli is the nearest city of notable size.
;Amur Basin
In years with high precipitation, the normally exit−less endorheic lake may overflow at its northern shore, and the water will meet the Argun River after about. The Amur Basin of the Kherlen River−Argun/Ergune River−Amur River system has a total length of to its river mouth on the Sea of Japan.

Economy

As in 1995 annual fish production was about 7,000 tons, 100 tons of shrimp, 4 kilograms of pearls, 1.5 million crayfish.
Hulun Lake is also one of the key reed production areas in China.
;Recreation
The lake and lakeshore is a tourist destination during the summer. During the other seasons there are few visitors. Hulun Lake and its wetlands are a Biosphere reserve of China.