"Lake Worship," "Net Awakening," "Farewell Toast," and "Harvest Celebration"—these millennia-old, mysterious fishing and hunting traditions were showcased once again; the spectacular scene of silver carp and koi leaping from Jingpohu Lake reappeared...
January15On the afternoon of [date], the "Mudanjiang · Jingpohu Lake Ice and Fire Fantasy World & the 9th International Winter Fishing Festival" themed "A Millennium Legacy · Leaping Over the Dragon Gate" grandly opened at the "Fantasy Ice Lake Area" of the resort pier in Jingpohu Lake Scenic Area. Leaders from Heilongjiang Province and Mudanjiang City, distinguished guests from various sectors, and tourists from across the country gathered to participate in this magnificent and unique cultural feast of winter fishing. （Note: The original Chinese text did not specify a date, so "[date]" is used as a placeholder. If you have the exact date, please replace it accordingly.)
To implement the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, and so are ice and snow," Mudanjiang City has innovatively carried out the "Mudanjiang · Jingpohu Lake Ice and Fire Fantasy World & the 9th International Winter Fishing Festival." This initiative is both a key measure to implement the provincial government's efforts to revitalize cold-water fisheries and an important platform to showcase Heilongjiang's fishing and hunting culture while promoting the "Heilongjiang Premium" brand. It is also a vital component of Heilongjiang's "100-Day Action" for winter ice and snow tourism, aimed at developing the province's ice and snow economy and advancing the full industrial chain of ice and snow tourism. The Winter Fishing Festival will further invigorate Mudanjiang's winter tourism, strengthen the cold-water fish industry, and vigorously drive the high-quality development of the city's ice and snow economy.
During the event, the launching ceremony of the "Colorful Study Tours Across China—Special Study Tour Theme Day" and "Into the Forest and Snowfields—Ice and Snow Study Tour Theme Event" Heilongjiang main venue was held, along with activities such as visiting the Jingpohu Lake Ice and Fire Dream World. Additionally, a lake fish exhibition was organized, and a stewed fish tasting event took place. On-site, guests and tourists not only witnessed the spectacular winter fishing, experienced the unique ice and snow culture of the northern region, and enjoyed a variety of ice-based recreational activities, but also savored the culinary delights of cold-water fish. It was a feast for both the eyes and the palate, leaving everyone thoroughly entertained.
According to reports, Mudanjiang City governs three major water systems: the Mudan River, Muling River, and Suifen River, with fishable water surfaces.5210,000 mu, with the Ning'an Zuixin Lake area being the largest high-quality cold water surface in Heilongjiang Province, highly suitable for cold-water fish growth and offering excellent resources for cold-water fish farming.2023In the year, the city's aquaculture area3210,000 mu, with the city's aquatic product output reaching nearly2.110,000 tons, with a total fishery economy revenue reaching4.8billion yuan.
Jingpohu Lake is the world's largest volcanic lava barrier lake, boasting excellent ecology and abundant aquatic resources, along with a long-standing fishing and hunting culture and winter fishing tradition. Recorded winter fishing dates back to the Tang Dynasty and gained fame during the Liao and Jin Dynasties. It once achieved a single-net86The winter fishing record of 10,000 jin. The Jingpohu Lake Winter Fishing Festival has been awarded the national demonstration fishery cultural festival brand by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Jingpohu Lake silver carp, carp, etc.10The major economic fish species have obtained national organic food certification. The bighead carp and red-tailed fish from Jingpohu Lake were awarded the National Geographical Indication Product by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and also received the title of Heilongjiang Province's Top Ten Local Specialty Famous Fish.
During this winter fishing activity, the first net caught12.8Ten thousand catties of lake fish were on display, and the event also featured a "first fish auction" activity, with the first fish auctioned off.38.810,000 yuan.
After the winter fishing festival kicked off, to fully leverage the unique ice and snow resources and ecological fishery advantages, Jingpohu1moon15from the beginning of the year until now2At the end of the month, a daily winter fishing performance is held, featuring ice fishing experiences and hotpot gatherings around the stove. The scenery of bustling activity during the day and starry skies intertwined with light displays at night has been created, further promoting the long-standing winter fishing culture. The fantastical Bohai Snow Castle, magical volcanic ice valley, and dreamy, dazzling ice lake present visitors with a rich ice and snow feast, driving the deep integration of cultural tourism and fisheries while supporting the high-quality development of Mudanjiang's ice and snow economy.
