1998-17, Jingpo Lake《镜泊湖》

Stamp Title: Jingpo Lake
Scott No: 2886
Serial number: 1998-17
Values in set: 4
(4-1), Baishilazi, 50 fen, 50*30mm
(4-2), Pearl Gate, 50 fen, 50*30mm
(4-3), Mount Xiaogushan, 50 fen, 50*30mm
(4-4), Diaoshuilou, 50 fen, 50*30mm
Date of issue: August 15, 1998
Designers: Lin Yan
Size of stamp: 50*30mm
Perforation: 12
Sheet composition: 16
Printing process: offset
Printing house: Liaoning postage stamps printing works

Jingpo Lake is one of the few barrier lakes on mountains in the world. The lake, located within the territory of Mudanjiang City of Heilongjiang Province, is a shining pearl in Northeast China. The lake lures throngs of Chinese and foreign visitors with its simple, natural beauty, and has become a well-known tourist attraction. A legend goes that: a fairy from the Heavenly Palace accidentally dropped her magic mirror into the Heavenly River while combing her hair and making up, the mirror was turned into the Jingpo Lake when it was flown to the earthly world. Actually, Jingpo Lake was formed due to lava barriers when a volcano erupted about 10,000 years ago.

The beautiful Jingpo Lake is tranquil, being surrounded by mountains with lush vegetation and forests. The “eight sceneries of Jingpo Lake”-Diaoshuilou Pubu (Diaoshuilou Waterfalls), Dagushan (Greater Gushan Mount), Xiaogushan (Lesser Gushan Mount), Baishi Lazi (White Rock), Chengqiang Lazi (Wall-like Rock), Zhenzhumen (Pearl Gate), Daoshishan (Taoist Mount ) and Laogu Lazi (Pigeon-shape Rock)-are most famous. Within the scenic area of Jingo Lake grow the opulent virgin forests, lie the ancient ruins of walls and structures, harbour the rare and precious wildlife and aquatic animals, birds and beasts. The area features clear-cut seasons, with “spring flowers”, “summer rainfalls”, “autumn leaf” and “winter snow” highlighting each season.

1998年特种邮票《镜泊湖》
国家邮政局1998年8月15日发行《镜泊湖》特种邮票1套4枚。
1998-17
(4-1）T 白石砬（la）子 50分 3329.9万枚
(4-2）T 珍珠门 50分 3329.9万枚
(4-3）T 小孤山 50分 3329.9万枚
(4-4）T 吊水楼瀑布 50分 3329.9万枚

志号名称：1998-17T
版别：胶印
整版枚数：16枚
全套面值：2.00元
邮票规格：50×30毫米
齿孔度数：12度
设计者：林彦
印制机构：辽宁省沈阳邮电印刷厂

镜泊湖位于黑龙江省牡丹江市宁安县境内，据牡丹江市区110公里。镜泊湖是牡丹江上游的天然水库，又是一个天然的大渔场。自古以来，红尾鱼就非常有名，曾是古代的贡品。

镜泊湖更为迷人的地方，是“湖区八景”。除“白十砬子”、“珍珠门”、“小孤山”、“吊水楼瀑布”等四景被选入这套邮票外，还有“城墙砬子”，“大孤山”、“道士山”、“老鸹砬子”都是各有特色，姿容万千。

镜泊湖，1982年便已被定为国家级风景游览区，辟为科研、旅游、避暑的胜地。国家邮政局发行这套《镜泊湖》。