Yanji + Changbai Mountain｜Lazy Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Playing

Changbai Mountain from June to August is considered the most comfortable season of the year, with an average pleasant temperature of 22℃ attracting many tourists. Embark on a wonderful journey to Yanji and Changbai Mountain, where you can enjoy delicious food in Yanji and escape the heat while admiring Tianchi in Changbai Mountain. One trip, double experience. Please accept this guide to Yanji + Changbai Mountain, covering food, accommodation, and transportation. First, let's talk about the route planning. It is recommended to arrive in Yanji first. Yanji is small, and accommodation choices are flexible. The area around Yanji University is lively but the accommodation environment is average. For better environment, consider Hongju Hotel, which is close to the airport. In Yanji, you can play like this. The Water Market is full of Korean ethnic atmosphere, with early market hours from 5:30 to 8:00. The Folk Park is suitable for taking photos, Mao'er Mountain Park is good for sightseeing, and People's Park is suitable for strolling. If you have kids, you can go to Dinosaur Kingdom Amusement Park, where the stage play "Flowers Never Fade" and the Dinosaur Museum are both good. Yanji University's popular bullet screen wall is a must-visit spot. For leisure, you can go to Liangtian Baishi Scenic Area. For shopping, go to the West Market for specialties, Women's World for clothes, and Long Mart or Meiri Long for Korean snacks. Of course, the rest of the time is to enjoy the food, such as Fengmao BBQ and Guxiang Rib Soup. A day trip to the Tumen Sino-Korean border and Hunchun to see three countries at a glance is worth arranging. You can travel back and forth between Yanji by high-speed rail or bus. A trip to Changbai Mountain is suitable for 1-2 days. Stay in Erdaobaihe Town, and from Yanji, the North Slope is the first choice, with well-developed facilities, many attractions, less walking, and convenient transportation. The ticket for the North Slope is 225 yuan plus 80 yuan for the main peak of Tianchi, totaling 305 yuan. The itinerary can be arranged like this: on the first day, visit the Water Market and other places, on the second day, visit the Folk Park, Dinosaur Kingdom, etc. On the fourth day, travel from Yanji to Erdaobaihe Town, visit Meiren Song Park and Yunding Market. On the fifth day, visit the North Slope of Changbai Mountain, admire the main peak of Tianchi, waterfalls, and other scenery. When returning, Changbai Mountain Station is the closest to the North Slope. If the journey is long, you can go to Changchun to take a flight back.