Winter fishing on the frozen Lake of Chagan

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In the winter in northern China, the temperature drops to minus 30 degree Celsius. During this time of the year, a group of fishermen can be seen gathering on the frozen Chagan Lake in Jilin Province. Here, they begin winter fishing, a traditional activity passed down from generation to generation

Chagan Lake covers nearly 500 square kilometers. It is China’s 7th largest fresh water lake and a natural habitat for 68 different types of fish

Every mid December, Chagan Lake freezes over. Ice can reach one meter thick. During the coldest days of the year, winter fishing begins.

Winter fishing on the frozen Lake of Chagan - The winters are harsh here in China’s Northeastern Jilin Province

This practice dates back more than 1, 000 years. Still today, local fishermen use the same tools as their ancestors did. Their unique skills are now listed as one of China’s many intangible cultural heritages.

Winter fishing on the frozen Lake of Chagan - 查干湖冬捕

In the winter in northern China, the temperature drops to minus 30 degree Celsius. During this time of the year, a group of fishermen can be seen gathering on the frozen Chagan Lake in Jilin Province. Here, they begin winter fishing, a traditional activity passed down from generation to generation

Chagan Lake covers nearly 500 square kilometers. It is China’s 7th largest fresh water lake and a natural habitat for 68 different types of fish

Every mid December, Chagan Lake freezes over. Ice can reach one meter thick. During the coldest days of the year, winter fishing begins.

Winter fishing on the frozen Lake of Chagan - The winters are harsh here in China’s Northeastern Jilin Province

The first out of the water fish for Auction Sale, The highest price to sell $150,000 USD for a fishing，About 78,0000 yuan， Too crazy

Chagan Lake Winter fishing It has become a tourism project，Every year large numbers of tourists to watch