[2025 Antu Attraction] Travel Guide for Changbai Mountain North Scenic Area - Main Peak (Updated Mar)

It has been a dream for many years to visit Changbai mountain and I finally made it 🩷 We were so lucky with the weather ☀️ in the mountains that I almost can not believe it. We had set aside a few days just in case the view of the heavenly lake was not clear but we got the best views. After spending time on the top of the mountain for the hotspot of the trip we followed the bus to a valley and a forest that was part of the ticket. Amazing day with amazing nature I must say. Since we had some extra time in the area we also went drifting down the river on a float. Super relaxing and fun activity. Again China never stops to surprise me with its beauty and I am super grateful that I got the opportunity to find the mountain in exceptional good weather conditions. #changbaimountain #travel #travelgram #dongbei

Travelling for 10 days to Harbin, Snow town village,Yabuli Changbaisan, Yanji,Mohe. Temperature very cold with -1 to - 28 C Deg. Freezing during night time and high peak TianChi Changbaisan. Wonderful experience in negatives C Deg. cold winter, skiing & river rifting.

1. Highlights and Itinerary Planning Principles Cultural and Natural Experience: Changbai Mountain is not only the most famous mountain in Northeast China, but also the border mountain between China and North Korea and the birthplace of the Manchu people. The combination of volcanic landform exploration and Korean cultural experience makes it even more fun. Multi-slope Tour: The north slope (most developed), west slope (summer flower sea), and south slope (niche secret place) can be combined for a 3–5 day in-depth tour. 2. Transportation Strategy Transportation Plane: Changbaishan Airport (closest to the west slope) or Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (suitable for a food tour in Yanji) High-speed Rail: Changbaishan Station (north slope entrance) is now accessible by high-speed rail, about 2 hours from Shenyang/Changchun Scenic Area Transportation North Slope: Transfer to an eco-friendly bus at the visitor center (included in the ticket price of CNY 225) + Tianchi off-road vehicle (additional CNY 80) West Slope: Walk up 1,441 steps, alpine garden opens in July 3. Season and Scenery Guide Winter (Nov–Mar) | Frozen Tianchi Lake, Demon Realm Rime Drifting, Skiing (Wanda/Luneng Resort) | Rime can be seen before 5 am Summer (Jun–Aug) | West Slope Alpine Garden, North Slope Lvyuantan Green Pool, Forest Hiking | Best flower sea in July, bring insect repellent Fall (Sep–Oct) | Red Leaf Valley, Volcanic Landform and Birch Forest | Best time for photography is late September to National Day 4. In-depth Experience List North Slope Must-dos Tianchi Viewing Platform (check opening notice in advance) Julong Spring Boiled Eggs (CNY 10/3, unique taste of sulfur spring) Lvyuantan Green Pool + Valley Forest Hiking (2 hours round trip) West Slope Exclusives July Alpine Garden Photography (2,000m above sea level wild flower sea) Jinjiang Grand Canyon Volcanic Rock Columns Cultural Experience Erdaobaihe Town Korean Folk Village (learn to make rice cakes, wear ethnic costumes) Changbai Mountain Natural Museum (geology and ecology science) 5. Accommodation and Food Map Accommodation Area North Slope: Erdaobaihe Town (cost-effective, recommended Gem Hotel near Demon Realm Scenic Area) High-end Resort: Park Hyatt Hotel (ski resort), Blue View Hotel (real volcanic hot spring) Specialty Food Korean Cold Noodles (classic Shunji Cold Noodles in Yanji) Hot Spring Eggs, Forest Frog Oil Stewed with Snow Frog (in North Slope Scenic Area) Wild Blueberry Wine (Erdaobaihe Specialty Store) 6. 3-day In-depth Route Reference Day 1: North Slope Core Area 6 am Demon Realm Drifting → Tianchi Main Peak → Lvyuantan Green Pool → Julong Spring → Stay in Erdaobaihe Day 2: Culture + Secret Place Changbai Mountain Natural Museum → Dashitai River Volcanic Rift Valley → Korean Folk Village → Experience Tea by the Stove Day 3: West Slope Crossing Alpine Garden → Jinjiang Grand Canyon → Experience Snow UTV before Returning 7. Practical Tips Tianchi Opening: The opening status is updated on the official website at 7 am every day, closed in strong wind/snow Photography Equipment: In winter, stick a hand warmer to the camera to prevent it from freezing and shutting down, bring a polarizer in summer to shoot the lake Ticket Reservation: Buy tickets on the official WeChat account "Changbai Mountain" 3 days in advance during peak season, adjust itinerary according to the season.

Visiting Changbai Mountain Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) is an adventure filled with anticipation and luck. Nestled at the peak of Changbai Mountain, this breathtaking crater lake is often hidden by unpredictable weather. Even if you buy a ticket, nature decides whether you’ll reach the summit—if the road is closed due to strong winds or heavy fog, you’ll get a refund. But for those fortunate enough to ascend, the sight is beyond words. The deep blue lake, surrounded by jagged volcanic cliffs, seems almost surreal, like stepping into a mythical realm. The ever-changing clouds add an air of mystery—one moment the lake is concealed, and the next, it reveals itself in all its glory. Seeing Tianchi is not just a journey; it’s a stroke of luck, a gift from nature that leaves you in awe.

📍Address: Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve, Antu County, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province 🚗Transportation: 1. Fly directly to Changbaishan Airport. 2. Take a high-speed train to Changbaishan Station. There are shuttle buses from the airport and train station, but don't dawdle in the airport, or the shuttle bus will leave if no one gets on. 🕙Opening hours: 07:30–18:00 💰Ticket price: There are two entrances to the mountain, the west slope and the north slope, and the tickets are CNY 125 each. If you have time, it's recommended to visit both, which will take two days. 🌟Highlights - Snowmobile: You can ride a snowmobile in winter, which is very exciting and highly recommended. 🌟Highlights - Hot spring eggs: Changbai Mountain has rich geothermal resources, and you can eat hot spring eggs on the mountain, which is quite fun. ❤Reasons to visit in winter: The probability of seeing the Heavenly Lake in winter is very high, while in other seasons, it is easy to miss it due to fog and clouds. 📌Tips - Dress code: It is very cold on the mountain, and the wind is very strong at the top of the Heavenly Lake, so be sure to wear more clothes. If you don't have enough clothes, you can rent a military coat on site. ✅Must-try - Skiing: There are many ski resorts near Changbai Mountain, so be sure to check them out.

I finally understand the feelings of those who climb Everest or snowy mountains. Every step takes all my strength, the wind makes my ears hurt, I can't open my eyes, my face is numb, and the fog makes my glasses blurry. At that time, I just wanted it to end! Finally, I climbed to the top of the mountain and saw the majestic Tianchi. I was lucky today. It snowed yesterday, and there was a risk that Tianchi would not open, but I successfully reached the top. Thanks to the snow, Changbai Mountain is more magnificent than usual. But there are still a lot of people, three layers inside and three layers outside. I can't squeeze to the railing to take pictures, I can only go forward. Finally, I squeezed to a good position and quickly took a picture!