North Slope of Changbai Mountain (Erdaobaihe)
North slope of Changbai Mountain's main peak; Heaven Lake (Tianchi) is a border lake shared by China and North Korea, ringed by 16 peaks, and at its deepest of 373m it is China's deepest alpine lake
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 06:30-16:00
- Ticket
- Admission CNY 105 (eco shuttle CNY 85 / Heaven Lake transfer bus CNY 80 extra)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The north slope of Changbai Mountain's main peak. Heaven Lake (Tianchi) is a border lake shared by China and North Korea, ringed by 16 peaks; at its deepest of 373m it is China's deepest alpine lake. Changbai Waterfall plunges 68m, and the classic trio is completed by the emerald Lüyuantan (Green Abyss Pool) and the Underground Forest (primeval forest inside a volcanic crater). Eggs boiled in the springs of the Julong Hot Spring Group are a traditional signature treat. The eco shuttle and the Heaven Lake transfer bus are both mandatory; in peak season Heaven Lake opens depending on the weather.
Getting there: Self-drive from Yanji (approx. 3h) / High-speed rail, Changbaishan Station
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