The world's largest natural asphalt lake — a black wonder.
Overview
Covering about 40 hectares, the lake slowly churns bitumen, with tree trunks embedded mid-surface. NASA samples here when studying extreme life.
Highlights
- •The slowly flowing bitumen
- •Trees sealed in pitch
Practical tips
- •Walk the surface with a guide only
- •The surface gleams best after rain
Practical information
- Best time
- Year-round