Ice and Snow Wonderland Check-in Guide

🌲 Changbai Mountain Guide | Volcanic Heaven Lake, Forest Secrets, This Is the Most Worthwhile Summer Resort in 2024!🏔️ "One mountain has four seasons, ten miles different weather"🌤️—Changbai Mountain is not only the number one sacred mountain in Northeast China but also a treasure spot for summer cooling and winter skiing! This dormant volcano boasts the world's highest volcanic lake by altitude🌋, primeval forests, hot spring clusters, and waterfalls, breathtakingly beautiful in all seasons! The latest practical guide is ready, save it and set off✨~ 📍 Address and Transportation · Address: Antu County, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province (different entrances for North Slope/West Slope/South Slope) · Transportation Suggestions: ✈️ Plane: Direct to "Changbai Mountain Airport," 30 minutes by car to West Slope from the airport 🚄 High-speed Rail: Choose "Changbai Mountain Station" (closest to North Slope), 20 minutes by taxi from the station to the scenic area 🚗 Self-driving: About 4 hours from Changchun, the forest and snowfields along the way are super healing! 🎫 Tickets and Opening Information · Tickets: ✅ North Slope/West Slope/South Slope tickets are separate and require advance reservation (recommended 3 days in advance) ✅ North Slope: Ticket 105 RMB + Environmental bus 85 RMB (must buy) ✅ West Slope: Ticket 105 RMB + Environmental bus 85 RMB + Shuttle bus 24 RMB (to see Heaven Lake requires climbing 1,442 steps) ✅ South Slope: Daily visitor limit, Ticket 105 RMB + Environmental bus 85 RMB (open in summer, the most complete view of Heaven Lake!) · ⏰ Time: 7:00-15:00 (extended in peak season), Heaven Lake opening depends on weather, confirm before departure! 🌟 Must-visit Attractions 1️⃣ Changbai Mountain Heaven Lake · China's deepest volcanic lake, blue as a gem💎! North Slope viewing platform requires the least walking, West Slope offers a broad view, South Slope is less crowded and scenic · 📌 Tip: Less fog in July-August, easier to see Heaven Lake, bring a windbreaker (strong winds at the summit!) 2️⃣ Green Abyss Pool · Emerald green water + waterfall, like stepping into a fairyland🧚! 10 minutes walk, easy for great photos 3️⃣ Underground Forest · Primeval forest hiking, full of negative ions🌳! 3 kilometers in total, recommend spending 1 hour strolling 4️⃣ Julong Hot Spring Cluster · Volcanic geothermal boiled eggs🥚 (3 for 10 RMB), hot spring eggs are tender and juicy! You can also soak in real hot springs (tickets sold separately) 5️⃣ Changbai Waterfall · Northeast China's number one waterfall, stunning ice formations in winter❄️! Best viewed from a distance, 30 minutes walk required 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations · North Slope: Stay in Erdaobaihe Town, many guesthouses/hotels, 150-400 RMB per person, convenient for dining · West Slope: Stay in Songjianghe Town or Wanda Resort Area, suitable for ski season, full resort hotel facilities · South Slope: Few accommodations nearby, day trips recommended 🍜 Food List · 🔥 Korean Cold Noodles: Sweet, sour, and refreshing, paired with Guobaorou (crispy sweet and sour pork) is the soul! · 🔥 Iron Pot Stew: Native chicken stewed with mushrooms + corn cakes, warming and filling · 🔥 Spicy Kimchi Stir-fried with Pork Belly: Perfect with rice, made in every local home · 🔥 Blueberry Juice: Changbai Mountain specialty, pure natural sweet and sour thirst quencher ⚠️ Notes 1️⃣ Heaven Lake is at high altitude, prone to altitude sickness or dizziness, avoid strenuous exercise 2️⃣ Mountain weather changes frequently, raincoat + windbreaker are essential, sunscreen is also a must 3️⃣ Environmental bus routes are fixed, no getting off arbitrarily, plan your sightseeing order in advance 4️⃣ Protect the environment, do not litter, forest fire prevention is paramount! 💫 The beauty of Changbai Mountain is not only in summer! Autumn colorful forests, winter rime, spring snow melting… every season is worth experiencing~ Take the guide and set off to find your "mountain and sea romance"!