Chagannur

Chagannur, the White Lake, lies on the grasslands southwest of Shangdu. A Yuan imperial residence stood in this lake country and was also known as the Western Cool Pavilion. The court visited the area during its seasonal movement between the capitals, and the surrounding waters and grasslands made it a favoured place for hunting with falcons. Imperial visits brought officials and princes to a landscape that remained closely tied to the Mongol court's mobile traditions.