An ocean of flowers shows the result of the Chagan Lake environmental waterfront project in Songyuan city, located in Northeast China's Jilin province. Chagan Lake is one of the 10 biggest freshwater lakes in the country and in recent years the lake's environment has been improved with the implementation of water quality remedial projects. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The lake is now developing as a national 5A scenic spot. This year there are plans to start 12 related projects, with a total planned investment of 898 million yuan ($139 million). [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A media delegation visits Chagan Lake as part of a promotion launched in Jilin province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]