Secret Spot on Changbai Mountain North Slope! After skiing, lie straight into the volcanic hot springs, all for a budget of 5k for 4 days and 3 nights!

As a travel blogger on the Trip.com app, this trip to the North Slope of Changbai Mountain completely overturned my imagination of winter travel! In minus 20°C weather, skiing on powder snow during the day and soaking in volcanic hot springs at night—this extreme experience of ice and fire only costs about 5,000 RMB per person! If you want to unlock such a magical winter holiday, keep reading~ 🚗 Travel and Transportation Plan · Major transport: It’s recommended to fly to Changbai Mountain Airport, the closest airport to the North Slope. From the airport, you can take a direct ice and snow shuttle bus to the Changbai Mountain North Scenic Area. A one-way ticket costs about 70 RMB, with departure times usually at 7:30 AM and return at 3:30 PM, operating Friday to Sunday. Alternatively, you can first arrive in Changchun, then transfer by high-speed train or long-distance bus to Erdaobaihe Town (the gateway town at the foot of Changbai Mountain North Slope). · Local transport: · After arriving at the North Slope, you can take the eco-friendly shuttle bus in the scenic area (85 RMB/person) to enter the core scenic area. · If you want to visit Tianchi (Heaven Lake), you need to transfer to a shuttle bus inside the scenic area (80 RMB/person). · Taking taxis or ride-hailing services within the town is also very convenient. 💵 Travel Budget (4 days 3 nights, per person reference) The following budget is calculated in RMB and is an approximate estimate: · Accommodation: Choose hot spring hotels near the North Slope entrance, such as Crowne Plaza Changbaishan Hot Spring or Changbai Mountain Blue View International Ecological Exchange Center. These hotels usually offer packages including skiing and hot springs. The budget for 3 nights is about 2,400 RMB (double occupancy, per person share). · Skiing: Wanda Ski Resort near the North Slope has 43 ski trails. Ticket prices vary by season, budget about 300-500 RMB/day. · Scenic area tickets: · Changbai Mountain North Slope scenic area entrance ticket: 125 RMB/person. · Scenic area eco shuttle bus: 85 RMB/person. · Hot springs: Highly recommend experiencing the natural volcanic hot springs, such as Julong Volcanic Hot Spring. If staying at a hot spring hotel, some packages include this; if purchased separately, budget about 200 RMB/person. · Dining: Local dining options are abundant, with a daily per person dining budget of about 150-200 RMB. · Transportation: Including airport transfers and local transport, budget about 500 RMB. · Total: Excluding major transport, the per person budget for 4 days and 3 nights is about 5,000 RMB to enjoy the perfect combination of skiing and hot springs. ⛷️ My Skiing Moment At the ski resort near Changbai Mountain North Slope, I experienced the joy of speeding through the "powder snow paradise" for the first time! Skiing down Olympic-standard trails, the wind whistling past my ears, and the snowy forest landscape in front of me looked like a traditional Chinese ink painting. Riding the cable car slowly up the mountain, overlooking the snow-covered primeval forest, this feeling was truly healing! ♨️ My Healing Moment After skiing, the ultimate enjoyment is heading straight to the volcanic hot springs! I chose the hot springs at Crowne Plaza Changbaishan Hot Spring, where the water is directly piped from the Julong Spring true hot spring. When my body immersed in the 40°C hot spring pool, the steam instantly drove away all the cold, and looking up, I could see snowflakes falling from the sky. This "ice and fire" experience is definitely the soul of the Changbai Mountain trip! 💎 My Exclusive Tips 1. Packages are more worry-free: It’s recommended to book “hotel + skiing + hot springs” packages in advance on Trip.com, such as the package at Changbai Mountain Blue View International Ecological Exchange Center, which may include breakfast, hot springs, skiing experience, and high-speed train station transfers, offering great value. 2. Check Tianchi weather: Whether Tianchi is open largely depends on the weather, so be sure to check official notices before your trip. 3. Dress warmly: Northeast winters are extremely cold, so prepare full warm gear including down jackets, snow boots, hats, and gloves. 4. Diversify your experience: If you have enough time, you can join local “Magic World” rafting or visit the reindeer park to interact with cute animals, making your trip more colorful. This skiing and hot spring trip to Changbai Mountain North Slope perfectly fulfilled all my winter fantasies! Save this guide now and start your ice and snow fairy tale!