Changbai Mountain & Yanji Three-Day Simplified Guide

Preparation • Transportation: Private car for the entire trip, about 2.5 hours from Yanji to Changbai Mountain North Slope, short trips in Yanji city can be taken by taxi. • Accommodation: Stay in Yanji city (near the Folk Culture Garden) on Day 1, stay in Erdaobaihe Town of Changbai Mountain on Day 2 (prefer hotels with hot springs). • Gear: Prepare windproof jackets for the large temperature difference at Changbai Mountain, waterproof and warm clothing for winter Mo Jie rafting, and protect electronic devices from freezing. Day 1: Yanji Folk Customs and Local Life • 6:30-8:30: Rush to the morning market at the water market, eat freshly made rice cakes and rice sausages, drink sweet and sour rice wine, and experience the local morning atmosphere. • 9:00-11:30: Rent costumes and take photos at the Korean Ethnic Folk Village in China, immerse yourself in the architectural style of the Korean ethnic group. • Noon: Eat perilla leaf rice at Wu’s Rice Wrap House, paired with clear soup to relieve greasiness. • 13:30-15:00: Visit Yanbian Museum for free to quickly learn about Korean ethnic customs and Yanbian history. • 15:30-17:00: Shop for specialties like spicy kimchi and dried pollock at the West Market, and pick folk accessories as souvenirs. • Evening: Eat smokeless barbecue at Fengmao Barbecue (Tuanjie Road branch), then check in at Yanji University’s popular bullet screen wall and take night photos. Day 2: Yanji → Changbai Mountain Volcanic Secret Realm • 7:00-9:30: Private car from Yanji to Changbai Mountain North Slope Visitor Center, have a simple breakfast on the way. • 10:00-11:30: Transfer to the park shuttle to the summit to see Tianchi (Heaven Lake), take panoramic photos if the weather is clear, allow time for photos. • Noon: Try hot spring boiled eggs in the park, experience the tender egg white and soft yolk. • 13:00-14:00: Hike to see Changbai Mountain Waterfall, stop by Julong Volcanic Hot Springs on the way. • 14:30-16:30: Visit Green Pool (lake water as green as an oil painting) and Underground Forest (feel the original tranquility). • 17:00-18:00: Return to Erdaobaihe Town (about 30 minutes by car). • 19:00-20:30: Soak in Changbai Mountain Julong Volcanic Hot Springs to relieve fatigue, some hotels offer direct access. Day 3: Rafting and Border Scenery Finale • 7:30-9:00: Experience Changbai Mountain Mo Jie rafting, in the early morning mist it feels like traveling through a fairy tale world (even more amazing in winter). • 9:30-11:00: Private car to Tumen, enjoy rural scenery along the way. • Noon: Eat Korean cold noodles in Tumen city, paired with spicy kimchi to refresh. • 13:00-14:00: Visit Tumen National Gate Scenic Area, overlook the North Korean side, take photos for memories. • 14:30-16:00: Return to Yanji, if time allows, check in at the “Yanji” wall or rest at Laodingben Coffee. • Evening: Have ginseng chicken soup as a farewell meal, whole chicken stewed until tender, paired with glutinous rice and medicinal herbs, nourishing and healthy to end the trip.