What to do if Changbai Mountain Tianchi is closed? Here's a lazy guide for the North Slope!

Traveled thousands of miles to Changbai Mountain, only to find Tianchi closed? Don’t be discouraged! 😭 There are still plenty of great spots to explore on the North Slope! Please keep this detailed guide handy~ (Purely personal hard-earned experience 🤧) 🎫【Ticket Purchase Guide】 1⃣️ Must-see! Be sure to grab tickets in advance on the "Changbai Mountain" official WeChat account! Tickets go on sale 7 days before peak season; it’s recommended to choose the earliest time slot. 305 RMB/person includes: ticket 105 + shuttle bus 85 + sightseeing bus 35 + Tianchi bus 80 (refundable if closed) 2⃣️ Insider tip: You can grab tickets for both the North and West Slopes first, then refund if you don’t go! (Veterans with ID get free admission and don’t need to buy tickets!) ⚠️【Opening Status Guide】 Whether Tianchi is open depends on fate! Official updates are released daily at 8:00 AM. It’s recommended to prepare 3 plans: Plan A: North Slope closed → go straight to Erdaobaihe Town Plan B: North Slope closed → explore other mountain attractions Plan C: West Slope open → quickly book a car and rush there (book in advance!) 🏔️【Ice and Snow World Activities】 🌨️ Changbai Waterfall: 68-meter-high ice waterfall, truly spectacular! ☃️ Little Tianchi: Filming location of "Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain" 🌿 Green Abyss Pool: Ice waterfall + huge rocks, a stunning photo spot 🌲 Valley Forest: The lowest altitude point of Changbai Mountain, very healing 👅 Foodies must try: hot spring eggs 🥚 and ginseng milk tea 🍵—a perfect match~ 🎿【Hidden Nearby Activities】 Red Pine King Ski Resort: beginner-friendly ski area Demon Realm Rafting: 198 RMB/person, a winter-only dream experience (some groups offer it for 100 RMB!) Edelweiss Reindeer Park: 30 RMB ticket is totally worth it! Yunding Market: a magical snowy market that lights up at 4:00 PM Rice Station: a must-visit for fans of "The Lost Tomb"! Even if Tianchi isn’t open, Changbai Mountain is still worth visiting! ❄️ Southern friends, come experience the charm of ice and snow~ Remember to dress warmly! 😉