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Changbai Mountain
No. 7 of Best Things to Do in Northeastern China

Changbai Mountain

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Changbai Mountain is divided into three major scenic areas: North Slope, West Slope, and South slope. The whole area is full of natural splendor, and the crowning view is of the beautiful Heaven Lake in the caldera of the main volcanic cone, considered a holy place of prayer for many visitors. Heaven Lake offers different views depending on your vantage point. Many other beauties of nature await you here, such as the Changbai Waterfall, the high mountain garden, Jinjiang Canyon, the valley forest, and high mountain hot springs.China · Antu
Changbai Mountains South Scenic Area

Changbai Mountains South Scenic Area

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The South attraction of ​​Changbai Mountain is located on the southern slope of Changbai Mountain. Compared to the North and West attraction, it has fewer visitors and more pristine scenery. Here you can find the Yalu River Grand Canyon, volcanic remnants and petrified wood landscapes, and you can also enjoy distant views of North Korea across the Yalu River along the way up the mountain. The summit of the South Scenic Area offers a panoramic view of Tianchi Lake. The southern slope of Changbai Mountain is near the county seat of Changbai Korean Autonomous County. It takes more than two hours to get there by car from Songjianghe Town, but transportation is not very convenient. Usually, it is recommended to private charter directly to the attraction. There is a tourist road of more than ten kilometers running alongside the Yalu River within the attraction. The emerald green river meanders, and dense pine trees cover the riverbanks, making for a beautiful landscape. You can often see North Korean border guards waving from a few meters away on the riverbank. On the western side of the Yalu River, the mountains are covered with a spectacular sight left behind by a volcanic eruption—a forest of petrified wood. Vast stretches of tall trees were buried underground when the lava burned, due to a sudden change in the terrain, and remained dormant for countless years. However, the South attraction of ​​Changbai Mountain is not open to individual tourists for the time being. It is currently only open to visitors of specific products such as high-end customized tours and science tourism, as well as visitors on chartered flights, and is subject to a reservation system with limited number of people and time.Changbai County · 45 km from downtown
Qiannian Yacheng Scenic Area
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Baishan

Qiannian Yacheng Scenic Area

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54 reviews
The Attraction is located in the hinterland of Changbai Town, Changbai County, across the river from Huishan City, Ryanggang Province, North Korea. The glass plank road, Ferris wheel, thrilling bridge, and flying swing have attracted countless tourists. The Millennium Cliff Scenic Area takes the exploration of Changbai's historical sites as the context and soul of the Attraction. It is a comprehensive amusement park that combines simplicity with modernity. The tribal commercial street, the ancient city folk village, the stone forest adventure and other attractions are gradually opening to tourists.Changbai County · 1.3 km from downtown
Changbai Korean Folk Village

Changbai Korean Folk Village

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5.0/5
15 reviews
Changbai Korean Folk Village is located in Yuanguoyuan Village, Malugou Town, 3.5 kilometers east of the county seat. Changbai Korean Folk Village is located at the southern foot of Changbai Mountain and the source of Yalu River. Changbai Korean Folk Village is across the river from Huishan City, Liangjiang Road, Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Changbai Korean Folk Village is the only way to travel along the river to Tianchi in Changbai Mountain. land. The main body of the building of Changbai Korean Folk Village fully reflects the traditional customs and styles of the Korean nationality, and organically combines Korean culture, Changbai Mountain culture, Yalu River culture with rural environment, rural scenery and urban life; in terms of industrial development, Changbai Korean folk customs The village is mainly based on tourism development and supplemented by ecological characteristic agriculture. The construction projects of Changbai Korean Folk Village include residential projects, rural social welfare centers, folk customs exhibition halls, Korea Pavilion, etc.; horticultural projects include archways, scenic walls, strange stone gardens, water systems, squares, cultural walls, sculptures, etc. Changbai Korean Folk Village consists of six areas, namely: Folklore Exhibition Area, Sports and Entertainment Area, Cultural Landscape Area, Dining and Shopping Area, Residential Service Area, and Green Ecological Area. It is a comprehensive folk tourism place that integrates with vacation.Changbai County · 4.8 km from downtown
Wangtian'e Scenic Spot

Wangtian'e Scenic Spot

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4.6/5
230 reviews
Wang Tian'e Scenic Area is located on the southern part of Paektu Mountain's south slope. The name "Wang Tian'e" originates from a volcano here which is said to look like a swan. The Wang Tian'e Volcano is a huge volcano with a central eruption point and overflow basaltic volcanic cone. The underground magma overflowing from the volcanic eruption forms a lava platform. After weathering and erosion, a basalt grand canyon is created. Furthermore, the waterfalls in the scenic area are also a big attraction. Many of them cascade down the basalt rock cliffs to create special natural formations. Famous waterfalls at the site include the Mushroom Spring Falls, the Mother and Child Falls and the Nine Folds Spring Falls.Changbai County · 25.7 km from downtown
Shiwudaogou

Shiwudaogou

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Changbai County · 26.4 km from downtown
Yalu River

Yalu River

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4.7/5
62 reviews
The Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain is the source of the Three Rivers, so the Yalu River flows down the southern slope of Changbai Mountain. The scenery on both sides is picturesque. The width can only be called a stream, and it looks very shallow, but the water flow is very fast. It should be because of the large drop. A kind of blue, it looks dark blue in some places, very beautiful, and there is a North Korean sentry station on the other side of the river less than 10 meters wide.Changbai County · 42.1 km from downtown
Yalu River Grand Canyon

Yalu River Grand Canyon

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4.4/5
45 reviews
Changbai County · 50.6 km from downtown
Tashan Park

Tashan Park

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5.0/5
3 reviews
Tashan Park is located in Changbai Town, Changbai County, and Lingguang Pagoda is the park's main attraction. Built during the Bohai Kingdom period of the Tang Dynasty, this ancient pagoda is over 1,200 years old. Despite the passage of time, it remains well-preserved. It is a surviving example of Tang Dynasty Bohai Kingdom architecture in Northeast China, one of the oldest pagodas in the Changbai Mountain region, and an important cultural landmark of Changbai Mountain.Changbai County · 2.9 km from downtown
Lingguang Tower

Lingguang Tower

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Lingguang Pagoda is located on the top of Tashan Mountain in the northwest suburb of Changbai Town, Changbai Korean Autonomous County, Jilin Province. It is 820 meters above sea level and has a history of more than 1,000 years. It is the Tang Dynasty tower-type style of the ancient building relics of the local government of the Tang Dynasty Bohai State in Jilin Province, and is a key cultural relic protection unit. The Lingguang Pagoda is made of blue-gray square bricks and is a pavilion-style hollow square tower. It is composed of five parts: passage, corridor, underground palace, tower body and Tasha. Although the bricks have been sporadically peeled off after thousands of years of wind, frost, rain and snow, and the tower is slightly inclined, it is still rock-solid and towering. There are currently three Bohai Towers (excluding the stone lighthouse), all of which are located in Jilin Province. One is Hunchun Madida Tower, the other is the Tomb Tower of Princess Helong Zhenxiao, and the third is Changbai Lingguang Tower. The first two both collapsed in the early years, leaving only the ruins, which cannot be seen in full; only the Lingguang Pagoda survives and is well preserved, which is extremely rare, and its academic research value is even more important.Changbai County · 830m from downtown

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风沙渡_October 12, 2026
5.0
Changbai Mountain, true to its name, is incredibly clean! The restrooms in all areas were spotless, with sensor-activated flushes and hot water for handwashing – a truly touching experience for an autumn/winter trip. The restrooms had different themes, such as sables and black bears, adding a touch of vibrancy. We arrived a little late; most of the leaves had fallen, and it was the dry season, so the waterfalls weren't at their most beautiful. The small Tianchi Lake wasn't worth visiting yet; it's small, the water quality is so-so, and the surrounding forests are bare. Overall, the autumn air was crisp and clear. The 50-kilometer stretch from the distribution center to the transfer center was beautiful, vibrant with color, and Tianchi Lake was stunning. I especially loved the forest at the bottom of the valley; the pine scent was wonderful! I highly recommend walking to the end; there are vast, fairytale-like forests there, and we were lucky enough to encounter foxes and quite a few chipmunks along the way!

Changbai Mountain

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大鹏展翅July 27, 2025
5.0
Except for the inconvenient transportation, everything else is good. First, the angle of Tianchi is good, and it is the most complete slope, and you can see all four slopes. Second, the ecological protection is good. Since it was opened the latest, the vegetation is original. Third, the distance is short after getting off the bus, so there is less walking. Fourth, there are attractions such as the double waterfalls and the Yalu River Grand Canyon.

Changbai Mountains South Scenic Area

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M35***62June 13, 2025
4.0
You can see the North Korean industrial zone opposite. The glass plank road and other facilities in the scenic area are charged and are not cheap. There are few tourists in the scenic area and it has a strong commercial atmosphere. Although it is a 4A scenic area, the experience is average.

Qiannian Yacheng Scenic Area

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远行者69August 5, 2023
5.0
Changbai Korean Folk Village was developed on the basis of a natural village. The government renovated the original small village, which is very beautiful. The farmyard is now used as a homestay. In front of the small village, a Korean cultural exhibition hall and some antique buildings were built. It is very beautiful and you can go and see it.

Changbai Korean Folk Village

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M52***83May 19, 2025
5.0
Wangtian'e Scenic Area is located in Shiwudaogou, Changbai County, Baishan City, Jilin Province. It is a world-famous volcanic landform site. The horizontally developed columnar joints are like ladders to heaven, the radial joints are like peacocks spreading their tails or Thousand-handed Guanyin, and the vertically developed columnar joints are like pillars supporting the sky. They are closely arranged and look like a stone forest from a distance. The scenery here is magical, with rugged rocks, clear water, green trees, and ice as clear as jade. The five wonders of the scenic area are the strange stones, strange water, strange trees, strange ice, and strange snow. The main landscapes include the welcoming waterfall, the mother and child waterfall, the fairy bathing pool, the heavenly book exhibition, the Thousand-handed Guanyin, the stone brings luck, and the lion camel guardian.

Wangtian'e Scenic Spot

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暴走超June 3, 2023
5.0
The Broken Yalu River Bridge is located on the bank of the Yalu River on Jiang'an Road, Zhenxing District, Dandong City, Liaoning Province, China. It is the remnant of the original Yalu River Bridge after it was bombed. In November 1950, it was bombed by the US Air Force and became a witness to the vicissitudes of the history of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.

Yalu River

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当地向导QuencyApril 13, 2020
5.0
I was very conflicted when choosing photos. I felt that photos could not express the shock that the Yalu River brought to me, and it was too difficult to choose only three. So, friends who have read this text, please go there once if you have the chance, haha!

Yalu River Grand Canyon

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小民2011March 29, 2020
5.0
Tashan Park is located in the foothills of Longgang, Changbai Mountain. It is a park with a high altitude in Northeast China, with an altitude of 894 meters and an area of ​​about three square kilometers. Tashan Park is named after the Lingguang Tower located in it. It is shaped like a dragon head, winding and undulating, with beautiful scenery. The scenic spot Tashan Park has a total of "Lingguang Tower Scenic Area", "Children's Amusement Park", "Sun Viewing Terrace Scenic Area", "

Tashan Park

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chenweiwenNovember 23, 2020
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Lingguang Pagoda, located on the top of Tashan Mountain in the northwest suburb of Changbai Town, Changbai Korean Autonomous County, Jilin Province, is 820 meters above sea level and has a history of more than 1,000 years. Lingguang Pagoda is the only ancient architectural relic of the local government of Bohai State in the Tang Dynasty in Jilin Province. It is a key cultural relic protection unit. The original name of Lingguang Pagoda has long been lost. It is said that a long time ago, when the earth's crust changed, everything overturned, only this tower stood tall, coupled with its peculiar shape, refreshing spirit, and striking people's eyebrows. Therefore, in 1908, Zhang Fengtai, the first prefect of Changbai Prefecture in the Qing Dynasty, likened it to the Lingguang Hall in Shandong during the Western Han Dynasty and named it Lingguang Pagoda. Lingguang Pagoda is built with blue-gray square bricks and is a pavilion-style hollow square tower. It consists of five parts: passage, corridor, underground palace, tower body and pagoda. Although the bricks have fallen off sporadically and the tower is slightly tilted after thousands of years of erosion by wind, frost, rain and snow, it is still as solid as a rock and towers high above the clouds. Even the fallen fragments are very hard and make a clear and pleasant sound when knocked. The passage is stepped, with a total of 11 steps.

Lingguang Tower

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