Changbai Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

Millennium Cliff Town Scenic Area

A quaint town located in a remote small city, with beautiful scenery and warm-hearted people, it's a great spot for taking photos and checking in. The special glass walkway and thrilling cliff swing, as well as the Sky Mirror, are just too beautiful!

Travel Guide for Scenic Areas around Changbai Mountain

I discovered a very beautiful ancient city. As soon as I entered the scenic area, I was captivated by the scenery. Right at the entrance of the ticket checkpoint, the first thing that caught my eye was the full view of the Prayer Cliff, with a huge ice waterfall that is super beautiful! The staff told me that the figure built on the front of Prayer Cliff is an elder who has done great deeds for the local people, which feels very historically significant. Further inside, there is a Korean ethnic village with homestays that are all century-old houses. There are also county government offices and residences reconstructed from the Tang and Bohai periods where you can experience immersive short plays, which is also a nice experience. Further on, there is an ice rink and a tower with a very pleasant bell sound. Sitting there for a while feels healing. Lastly, you must go to the theme park to experience their Sky Mirror attraction, which is super photogenic. I didn't dare to walk on the 'Heart-Stopping Path' because I'm faint-hearted, but the cliff swing is really thrilling!!! There's also a glass bridge that extends 96 meters from the shore, offering a super close view of Korea! Yes, Korea! It was a super satisfying travel experience. After visiting here, you can also go out and try some Korean ethnic snacks like black buns, grilled pans, and cold noodles. Nearby, you can visit Ta Mountain to see the thousand-year-old tower on Ta Mountain. Taking a stroll in Binjiang Park at night is also very nice. Moreover, this place is close to the Shiwudaogou Scenic Area; it's about an hour's drive to the Millennium Cliff City Scenic Area.

Changbai Mountain South Scenic Area (Elevation 2679)

【Introduction】Changbai Mountain South Scenic Area (Elevation 2679) Upon entering the scenic area, the crisscrossing carbonized wood landscape and the pine and yew landscape complement each other. From the woodland to the peaks, from the peaks to the towering ancient trees, they stand tall in the valleys, with layers upon layers of mountains, as if telling the ancient legends of youth. Continuing forward, there is a winding mountain road. From the towering ancient trees to the spectacular pine forest, and then to the low shrubs at the peaks, sometimes there are rugged rocks, sometimes vast expanses. The high-altitude wind-birch forest has a growing season of only three months each year. Although they seem to be centuries old, they have actually been in Changbai for thousands of years. ⛺【Travel Tips】: The irregularly distributed wind-birch forest looks like God's lost backyard on earth. When it comes into view, apart from shock and beauty, there are no other words to describe it. Along the mountain road, continue upwards. From the high point to the ridge, you can see the sentry posts where North Korean border guards live. Interestingly, you might almost mistake them for simple border walls. 🛬【Itinerary】: Arriving at Tianchi: Instantly shocked and awestruck, the surface of Tianchi looks like a natural mirror, reflecting the boundless waves of the sky on its calm surface. The main peak of Tianchi, at an elevation of 2700, stands at the top of the mountains. A casual photo captures a magnificent scene.

More beautiful than Hokkaido

Master the three classic routes of Changbai Mountain👍 Highly recommended: North Slope Route: North Slope Gate—Underground Forest—Heavenly Lake—Hot Springs—Waterfall—Small Heavenly Lake—Lüyuan Pool West Slope Route: West Slope Gate—Heavenly Lake—Ladder River—Iris Garden—Changbai Mountain Grand Canyon—Alpine Garden—Wangchi South Slope Route: South Slope Gate—Heavenly Lake—Yuehua Twin Waterfalls—Yalu River Gorge—Petrified Wood Site

Jilin did not go white, Changbai must come often! As the saying goes: Changbai Changbai, often come to white, watching Changbai Mountain Tianchi is to rely on luck. Once again frozen in June, the thick snow on the top of the mountain, the cold wind, but especially fortunately, blowing the clouds in the Tianchi, I really have a relationship with you!

Changbai Mountain Scenic Area is located in the southeast of Jilin Province.

Mount Changbai is not just about the Heavenly Lake

For two consecutive years, I went to Mount Changbai and couldn't see the Heavenly Lake due to the weather, which was a pity. Later, I found that if I couldn't see the Heavenly Lake, there would be unexpected gains, that is, the scenery along the way. Sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, there are beautiful scenes along the way, there is no specific location, because along the way, I saw the whole autumn.

The clouds cover the green hills, and the water flows through the forest." Holding a bamboo pole, stepping on a pair of mans shoes, walking through the mountain water, suddenly heard the sound of water in the distance like a golden horse, roaring, turning over several mountains, licking several squares The wooden bridge, just turned a corner, was suddenly stunned by the mighty soul that hit the face. After standing in the bead curtain of Ming and Qing, I was used to the sound of the deafening water, but it was passed through the rising mist. The water curtain is like a curtain, which separates the noisy and turbulent red dust, and the diffuse water vapor washes the dust on the mirror stage.

At the end of September and early October, the autumn colors of the entire Changbai Mountain are like natural oil paintings. The red, yellow and green forest scenery briefly appears for nearly one month, and the next few months will be covered with white snow. began to think that the swan scenic spot is a swan, but here you can see the clear rivers, the red maple leaves, the waterfalls in the mountains, like the strange rocks in the roots of the tree, but you dont see swan. Because it takes nearly 7 hours to drive back and forth in Songjianghe Town, the time in the scenic spot is not long. If the time is not tolerant, it is better to visit the forest scenic spot on the north slope of Changbai Mountain to save money and save time.

Wang Swan Scenic Area (formerly the 15th Ditch Scenic Area) may not be familiar to friends in the South, but for the photographers in the north, it is one of the first autumn attractions in the fall! When I went there, it was raining and pouring. I thought that this autumn cant be enjoyed. I didnt want to look up and look at the rain and fog in the forest. Its a little less beautiful, but its a little more fairy. Its a rare one. Enjoy the autumn experience! All the way, only the sound of rain, the sound of water, like a paradise! The rare visitors are better like the "live gods" in this beautiful picture! After the rain, the pebbles of different sizes in the stream are like pearls shining, and those who are covered with moss seem to be the rice balls with the matcha powder :-).

Places You Must Visit in Your Lifetime - Changbai County.

【Introduction】: Changbai County A beautiful small town on the China-North Korea border, overlooking Hyesan City in North Korea across the Yalu River. Facing the North Korean people across the river, you can feel the current times in North Korea. ⛺【Travel Tips】: Changbai County has a scenic belt along the Yalu River, which is beautifully constructed. As soon as you enter the gate of Changbai County, you can see two pillars called Changcheng by the Yalu River. In the past, they were considered the guardian gods of Korean villages, with the Great General of Heaven on the left and the Female General of Earth on the right. People worshipped them to ward off disasters and protect the village for peace and a good harvest, and they also served as milestones between villages. 🛬【Itinerary Recommendations】: Recommended Check-in Points: Xiaokang Village: A picturesque spot for artistic photos, Xiaokang Village is full of Korean ethnic vibes. Strolling through the village, every corner is a perfect backdrop for popular artistic photos. Tashan Park: The Lingguang Pagoda, symbolizing good fortune and restoration, faces North Korea across the river. Through the camera, you can clearly enjoy the slow-paced, comfortable life of the North Korean people in the evening. 🧡【Tips】: The neon lights of Changbai County at night are very beautiful. All the main street residential buildings have neon light patterns on the sides depicting Korean ethnic activities, such as the long drum dance, the hat dance, playing on the seesaw, and playing the gayageum. The street lights on the scenic road by the river are shaped like dancing figures. However, during the day, Hyesan looks no different from our small county towns, but at night, due to regulations, it is pitch black. One wonders what the North Korean people feel as they look at the bustling life on the other side every day from such a close distance.

In this life, one must drive on G331 to Changbai County

🚗 The time spent on the road is always wonderful Looking at the scenery through the car window✨ The mountains, rivers, and lakes are also watching you... 🚗 Here comes the guide to roam Changbai County along the Jilin G331 👍 Changbai County, the first county at the source of the Yalu River and at the foot of Changbai Mountain 👉 Play: ✅ Yalu River Scenic Belt🌈—The Yalu River Scenic Belt has a total length of 10 kilometers, laid out along the border line, with 20 large and small viewing platforms set up, offering a view of the North Korean landscape🍀, and there are small pavilions along the way for tourists to rest. ✅ Changbai Port—Connected to the North Korean Hyesan Port by the 148-meter-long Chang-Hui International Bridge🌈, with the national boundary line set in the middle of the bridge, tourists can experience 'stepping across two countries' here. You can also pay respects to China's No. 32 boundary marker🎊. ✅ Lingguang Pagoda🗼—An ancient pagoda from the Tang Dynasty Bohai period, a four-cornered dense-eave style hollow brick pagoda. Here you can not only explore ancient relics🏜️ but also overlook the entire Changbai County and the full view of Hyesan City, North Korea. ✅ Guoyuan Village—With distinctive Korean architecture🏞️, the village has small bridges and flowing water, and the scenery is pleasant. Nearly ninety percent of the villagers are Korean, retaining the authentic folk culture🏵️. ✅ Millennium Cliff City Scenic Area—The prosperity of the Bohai country during the Tang Dynasty continues here✨, with the overall external structure of the Millennium Cliff City mainly based on the architectural design style of the Bohai period. Attractions include: glass walkway, sky mirror🌟, cliff swing, thrilling steps... Are you ready? Here we come~~ ✅ Jiguan Peak—Resembling a giant rooster's comb👑, the clear Yalu River water meanders through the mountains, and the wildflowers🌸 all over the mountains make this place an uncarved paradise, with a beauty that is bright and charming. 🍱 Food: ✔️ Roasted Platter—Mostly beef-based🐮, our beef is local yellow cattle meat, grilled and eaten on the spot, tender and fresh, you must try the beef platter when in Changbai! ✔️ Squid🦑 Noodles—Various ingredients always seem to bring out the ultimate deliciousness, with a slightly spicy taste and chewy noodles. ✔️ Sauce Changbai Noodles—Chewy texture, rich soy flavor. Changbai cold noodles🍜, sour and sweet and cool, have always been a favorite. ✔️ Black Buns🌮—If you haven't eaten black buns in Changbai, it's like you haven't been to Changbai. There are also slightly sweet potato cakes, don't miss it if you like sweet flavors! ✔️ Crispy Chicken🍗—Bright in color, crispy and flavorful, tender and flaky meat, with a fragrant aroma as soon as you take a bite. ✔️ Mentaiko Fish🐠—Compared to other seafood, it's high in protein and low in fat, and spicy stir-fried mentaiko fish is a local delicacy. 🏨 Accommodation: 💯 Korean Homestay—Be sure to experience the local characteristic homestay. Here, not only is the essence of traditional Korean housing maximally preserved, simple and elegant, but it also cleverly integrates the convenience and comfort of modern life. Picture 1️⃣5️⃣

Dandong, Liaoning, the city of Anshan, west of the Yellow Sea, is separated from North Korea by a river, which is called the Yalu River. The river is clear and the water is flowing. In the early morning, the river surface in some areas is covered with white mist. A fog locks the wonderful fairyland of the Yalu River, making people forget to return and can't bear to leave. Every night, the riverside prosperous people flow, singing and dancing, and looking across the river, the opposite of the North Korean city buildings seem a bit lonely. A bright five-star red flag fluttering in the wind, a picture telling the long history of the Yalu River Broken Bridge, and taking a break from the broken bridge, a national pride is born from the bottom of the heart, a tall building in Dandong The building and the luxurious tourist vessels all indicate the speed of the city's development. Peng Dehuai's statue of the volunteers against the US aid and the DPRK is particularly passionate. I imagined that the figure of the revolutionary martyrs had passed through the bridge and paid blood and life. The old bullet holes and the twisted bridge deck silently tell the heroic war, and feel how happy life is in the present peace. At the beginning, the Yalu River Broken Bridge was responsible for the volunteers crossing the bridge and the munitions of the military. It played a big role. In order to cut off this lifeline, the US military invaded the bridge and broke the bridge over the North Korean side. Today, the bridge in China is still intact and has become a patriotic education base and tourist attraction.