The following barrier lakes all formed under the power of nature: when the lava flows during vulcanian eruption or the rocks during landslide cut off the river valley or riverbed, the water gathers together and forms a lake. In China, there are a great of this kind of lakes, and some of them have been developed into a tourist resort. Below are the most famous ones.

1. Mysterious Barrier Lake: Huguang Yan in Zhanjiang Citu, Guangdong Province

The full name of Huguang Yan is Guangdong Zhanjiang Huguang Yan National Geological Park (广东湛江湖光岩国家地质公园). The formation of Huguang Yan Lake is because of volcanic activity, and this kind of lake is called Maar Lake. There are only two Maar Lakes in the world at present, the bigger one is Huguang Yan, and another is in German. The lake covers an area of 2.3 square kilometers. Besides the beautiful scenery around the lake, Huguang Yan is also famous for miracles: such as 1) when the fallen leaves in the lake neither float nor sink, and they would disappear in 5 hours; 2) there are a lot of fish and shrimp living in the lake, but no frog, leech and snake; 3) Some students have witnessed 4-meter fish and 2-meter turtle in the lake, and the huge turtle even saved a drowning man; 4) it seems that travelers who are climbing hills in selva area can get a buoyancy force, so they feel very easy to climb hills; 5) the water level of the middle lake is 30 centimeters below that of lakeside.

2. Huge Barrier Lake: Five Great Chain Lakes in Heilongjiang Province

The Five Great Chain Lakes have the most completed volcanic geologic landform, and five lakes (respectively are Lotus Lake, Yanshan Lake, White Dragon Lake, Heming Lake and Ruyi Lake) joint as a string of beads. There are cool cave for avoiding summer heat and hot spring for swimming in winter. Summer and autumn are the best time to visit there. In autumn (especially around Early October), visitors can appreciate the colorful autumn leaves and the autumn scenery of volcanic moss. However, you are advised to learn some geology knowledge before visiting the lakes, hence, you can understand the miracles and magnificence more freely.

3. Barrier Lake on High Mountain: Jingpo Lake in Heilongjiang Province

Jingpo Lake formed millions of years ago, because the basalt magma cut off Mudan River. It is the second largest barrier lake on mountain in the world. Diaoshui Lou Waterfall, also name Jingpo Lake Waterfall, is a waterfall exactly like Niagara Falls, and there is a diving performance every day at 10am. The water flow of the waterfall is manual controlled, only during the diving performance visitors can appreciate the great scenery.

Progresses of Diving Performance

This very special small museum is dedicated to introducing Kongzhu (literally translated as “empty bamboo”), or Chinese Yoyo, or Diabolo. What is a Kongzhu? Here is quoted from China Highlights:’ A diabolo, or Chinese Yoyo, formerly also known as "the devil on two sticks", is a juggling folk toy made of bamboo and wood. It is an empty roller shaped like a dumbbell, which is spun and tossed on a string tied to two sticks, held one in each hand.’ Interested? Let’s go see about this little gadget at Beijing Diabolo Museum.

It is located near Baoguo Temple in Xuanwu District, Beijing, in those traditional Beijing neighborhoods. The museum is arranged in a courtyard house, which is now becoming less and less because of the modernization process of the country. There are three halls, introducing the history, workmanship and playing techniques. Also there are workshops where visitors can see how a diabolo is made. There are also diabolo experts who can tell about the story and play the diabolos. I think this kind of museum is not only interesting, but also important for preserving the very old traditions and techniques.

Some displays of diabolos

Figurines playing diabolo

Zhao Zhenyu - a famous diabolo player

Old photos about diabolos

People playing diabolos

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As a bustling metropolis, Shanghai hosts many museums, from large comprehensive museums like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, to those featuring various and odd themes, such as insects, railway and chopsticks. Here we present some picks of Shanghai’s strange museums.

Shanghai Gallery of Antique Music Box and Mechanical Works 上海八音盒珍品陈列馆

It is the only museum in China to exhibit the art and history of European music boxes. There are more than 200 items in display, and mostly are antique music boxes and doll figurines that dance with the music. The oldest music box in the world from 1796 is also displayed there. The long history and the making process of music boxes are exhibited. Music boxes made by the Reuge Factory of Switzerland are available for sale at the museum.

Address: 4F, Zone 2, Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, 425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong (浦东新区丁香路425号上海东方艺术中心2区4楼)

Tel: 021-68547647

Opening hours: 10:30-17:00 (daily)

Admission fee: 50 yuan per person. Half price on the first and third Saturdays of every month.

How to get there: Take subway line 2 and get off at Science and Technology Museum Station.

Shanghai Madame Tussauds Wax Museum 上海杜莎夫人蜡像馆

Shanghaiis the wax museum’s sixth branch in the world, and the first in Mainland China. The display includes a collection of contemporary famous people. It sets 7 theme displays with more than 80 wax figures. In addition there are also interactive activities, such as producing wax models, partying, singing and playing basketball with the celebrities.

Address: 10/F,New World Building, No.2-68 West Nanjing Road (南京西路2-68号新世界商城10楼)

Tel: 021-6358 7878

Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 (daily)

Admission fee: 135 yuan per person

How to get there: Take subway line 1, 2 or 8, and get off at Renmin Square Station

Shanghai Aquarium 上海海洋水族馆

Shanghai Aquarium has more than 12000 fish of over 450 species. It is one of the largest manmade seawater aquariums in the world. It is located at the lively Lujiazui financial zone, right beside Oriental Pearl TV Tower. The exhibits allow visitors to view the wonderful sea world by several divisions, including China, South America, Australia, Africa, Southeast Asia, Cold Water, Polar, Sea and Shore, Deep Ocean and special exhibitions.

Address: No.1388 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area (浦东新区陆家嘴环路1388号)

Tel: 021- 58779988

Admission fee: 135 yuan per adult, and 90 yuan per child shorter than 1.4 meters.

Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 (daily); 9:00-21:00 during Chinese New Year Holiday, Chinese National Day Holiday and Summer Holiday (July&August).

How to get there: Take subway line 2 and get off at Lujiazui Station

Shanghai Natural Wild Insect Kingdom 上海大自然野生昆虫馆

It is the first of its kind in China. Stepping into the museum, you will see different insects from different ecological environments such as water, desert, forest, island, field and marsh. The exhibits are displayed in several zones, such as butterfly valley, insect gallery, ecological feeding area, reptile caverns, tropical rainforest area and insect classroom. Besides watching those insects, visitors can also make insect specimens by themselves.

Address: No. 1, Fenghe Road, Pudong New Area (浦东新区丰和路1号)

Tel: 021- 58405921

Admission fee: 50 yuan per adult, 30 yuan per child, and free admission for children shorter than 0.8 meters.

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (Monday-Thursday); 9:00-17:30 (Friday-Sunday)

How to get there: Take subway line 2 and get off at Lujiazui Road Station

Shanghai Railway Museum 上海铁路博物馆

Shanghai Railway Museumwas built on the former site of Huning Railway Shanghai Station, which is British style architecture completed in 1909. It showcases the more than 100 years of history of railway in Shanghai and South China since the introduction of railway into China in the 1860s. The museum is divided into 6 parts with about 1000 items, including precious old railway facilities, gears and historical pictures.

Address: No. 200, Tianmudong Road, Zhabei District (闸北区天目东路200号)

Tel: 021-51221987

Admission fee: 10 yuan per person

Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00-11:00 & 14:00-16:30; Saturday 9:00-16:30

How to get there: Take subway line 3 and get off at Baoshan Road Station

Kuaizi (Chopsticks) Museum 上海民俗民间藏筷馆

The chopsticks museum was established in 1988 by Lan Xiang, an amateur collector. Located on the first floor of a cabinet, this may be the smallest museum in China. However, by traveling throughout Asia in search of chopsticks, Mr. Lan Xiang has more than 1000 pairs of chopsticks from Korea, Japan, Thailand and around China. His collections include chopsticks with historical value, chopsticks made of silver, gold, brass, ivory, jade, stone, precious wood, and various wares for holding the chopsticks.

Address: No. 191, Duolun Road, Hongkou District

Tel: 021-56717528

Admission fee: free

Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 (daily)

How to get there: Take subway line 3 or 8, and get off at Hongkou Football Stadium Station.