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Explore the region
About Chaihe Moon Town
Chaihe, also called Moon Town, is a forest settlement in the Greater Khingan landscape of Zhalantun. Its volcanic lakes and wooded surroundings make it a separate base from the main visitor area of Arxan National Forest Park.
The best-known name is Moon Lake, a nearly circular volcanic lake surrounded by forest. The municipal account places it about 40 kilometres from the town, an important distinction when looking at an accommodation listing labelled Moon Town. The settlement, lake and wider landscape should therefore be planned as separate stops. Seasonal colour is part of the appeal: spring growth, summer woodland, autumn leaves and a snow-covered winter setting produce very different views. Choose the landscape and season you actually want to see before deciding how many transfers to include.
What to look for
- The forest setting of Chaihe Town
- The circular volcanic Moon Lake
- Seasonal landscapes of the Greater Khingan range
Location & getting there
Getting to Chaihe Moon Town
Search for 柴河镇 in 扎兰屯市. Confirm the open approach and visitor arrangements for 月亮天池 locally before setting off. Allow a separate road journey to Arxan and avoid treating every lake shown on a regional map as a developed visitor site.
Find Chaihe Moon Town
柴河月亮小镇 · 内蒙古 · 扎兰屯市
No reliable map pin yet: search by the Chinese name.
Sources & visit information
The linked reference supports the place identity and background. Route suggestions are editorial planning guidance; use the venue’s current notices for open areas, tickets and transport.