Jilin: Heaven Lake, Changbai Mountain

The vodka-clear Heaven Lake is said to resemble a piece of jade

surrounded by 16 peaks of the Changbai Mountain National
Reserve, near the border of North Korea. With an average depth of
204 meters, it's the deepest lake in China.
This is also a hot spot for water monster fans -- in the last two
decades China travelers have reported accounts of a lake creature
as long as 20 meters.
Sunny days here are rare. July to September is the best time to visit.
Even then, it can be chilly and wet.
The nearest traffic hub to Heaven Lake is Changbai Mountain
Airport. It's about 60 kilometers away. Major cities connected to
Changbai Mountain Airport by direct flights include Beijing,
Shanghai and Shenyang.