Changbai Mountain Travel Guide

A place that Southerners will fall in love with at first sight, don't miss the snow season! If you want to have a snowball fight, splash water into ice, see the rime on thousands of trees, drift in the misty morning fog, or jump into the steaming hot springs to wash away the cold. Changbai Mountain in November will look like something out of a fairy tale! Friends from the south must not miss the winter in Changbai Mountain Travel Routes There are four slopes in Changbai Mountain, among which the north slope, west slope, and south slope are accessible for fun. North Slope Full price ticket is 305 yuan (including shuttle bus + off-road vehicle + eco-friendly vehicle) There are many tourists and rich scenic spots, but the view of Heaven Lake is obstructed. The hot springs are superb, and there is a newly popular internet-famous spot called the Devil's Drifting at the foot of the mountain. West Slope Full price ticket is 214 yuan (including shuttle bus + eco-friendly vehicle) : The view of Heaven Lake is unobstructed, but you need to climb 1442 steps to reach the top, and there are relatively fewer scenic spots. South Slope: The ecological environment is the best, the view of Heaven Lake is the most spectacular, and you can also see Korean bunkers and towers. However, transportation is extremely inconvenient, and it is usually closed in winter Travel Routes 1 North Slope: Changbai Mountain Gate - Heaven Lake Transfer Center - Heaven Lake - Waterfall - Hot Springs - Small Heaven Lake - Green Abyss Drifting - Underground Forest - North Slope Mountain Gate 2 West Slope: Changbai Mountain Gate - Heaven Lake Transfer Center - 1442 Steps - Heaven Lake - China-North Korea Boundary Monument - Alpine Garden Changbai Mountain Special Activities Rime Drifting Drifting in the hot spring river of Changbai Mountain, watching the flowing water and rime Snowmobiling Leaping through the vast snowy fields and weaving through the woods, it's simply too much fun Ice and Snow Reindeer In the sub-zero temperatures, surrounded by white snow and reindeer, it really feels like a fairy tale world, especially beautiful Snow Ridge Vast stretches of snow-covered fir trees, deep into the enchanting forest, the sparkling snow is a dreamy sight you'd want to see in your dreams Horse-drawn Sled Riding on a horse, following the coachman through the primeval forest of Changbai Mountain, looking at the endless snow, touring a fairy tale world Gourmet Food You must try the Northeastern barbecue, iron pot stew, Korean meals, candied hawthorn, frozen persimmons, frozen pears Changbai Mountain Travel Tips: 1 Check the weather before going to Heaven Lake, sunny and cloudy days are fine, but it is not recommended to go on rainy or snowy days. 2 Drifting in the fog harbor and snow scenery are natural weather conditions, and the chances are higher after December, choose whichever is closer. 3 For skiing, there's no need to bring your own equipment, snowboards, snow boots, helmets, and ski passes are included, and snow suits, goggles, gloves, and protective gear can be rented. 4 The altitude of Heaven Lake is 2600+, which will be colder than the living area, so be sure to dress warmly. There are coats for rent in the scenic area, about 50 yuan each.