点评:Since ancient times, Changbai Mountain has been a sacred mountain for the Jurchen (女真) and Korean peoples. It is a dormant volcano, and Tianchi (Heaven Lake) is the body of water formed within its crater.
Because the weather in the region is highly changeable, the scenic area sometimes closes due to heavy rain; at other times, thick fog and mist can obscure the view, making it impossible to see the lake in its entirety even when standing right at the water's edge. Consequently, the tour guide spent the preceding days managing expectations, explaining that catching a glimpse of Heaven Lake depended on the weather—as well as one's fortune and luck. Thus, we were overjoyed and excited when the lake finally came into view.
Like most high-altitude lakes, Heaven Lake is beautiful, elegant, and serene ~ a truly delightful sight. I longed to simply sit by the shore and spend a quiet half-day there. Unfortunately, restrictions let people could only admire the view from afar, standing on the high banks. It was also incredibly crowded with tourists; one could only seize a fleeting minute or two at the very front of the throng to take in the magnificent and stunning scenery.
翻译:自古以来,长白山便是女真族与朝鲜民族的圣山。它是一座休眠火山,天池则是其火山口中形成的水面。
由于该地区天气变化无常,景区有时会因大雨而关闭;有时浓雾弥漫也会遮挡视线,即便站在湖边也根本无法看清整个湖面。正因如此。导游在出发前几天就一直在引导大家的心理预期,解释说能否一睹天池的真容取决于天气,也取决于个人的运气。因此,当天池终于映入眼帘时,我们欣喜若狂、激动不已。
和大多数高海拔湖泊一样,天池美丽、优雅又宁静——真是令人心醉的景致。我真希望能坐在湖边,安静地待上半天。可惜的是,由于种种限制,人们只能远远地欣赏它的风光而已。站在高高的堤岸上。那里挤满了游客,热闹非凡;人们只能在人群最前端抓住一两分钟的短暂时机,来欣赏这壮丽而迷人的景色。