Changbai Mountain Travel Guide
Heaven Lake · Changbai Waterfall · Underground Forest · Hot Springs
Heaven Lake of Changbai Mountain is the deepest crater lake in China. Whether you can see it depends entirely on the weather: it is recommended to reserve one day at the top of the mountain, stay two nights in Erdao Baihe at the foot of the mountain, for three to four days. In winter, you can add Wanda Ski Resort.
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Destination Details
Changbai Mountain is the highest mountain range in Northeast Asia and is also a sacred mountain for the Manchu people. The highlight of Heaven Lake lies in "whether you can see it or not" — the moment the clouds part, the blue surface of the crater lake suddenly appears at your feet. This uncertainty is part of its charm.
Main Highlights
Changbai Mountain Heaven Lake
A crater lake, the deepest point is 373 meters, with an altitude of 2,189 meters, situated on the China–North Korea border.
Changbai Waterfall
Falls 68 meters from the outlet of Heaven Lake and is the main source of the Songhua River.
Underground Forest
A canyon forest in volcanic ash; the full boardwalk takes about 1.5 hours.
Julong Hot Springs
A sulfur spring group with temperatures over 70 degrees Celsius, suitable for boiling eggs.
Suggested Stay and Travel Route
- Recommended stay: 3—4 days.
- Connecting with other destinations in the same area creates a more efficient route. You can refer to the "Extendable Route" and "Province" sections below.
Local Tips
- Whether Heaven Lake can be seen depends on that day's cloud conditions; it is recommended to have two opportunities to view it while on the mountain.
- The North, West, and South slopes offer different viewing angles, with the North Slope having the most complete facilities.
- The mountain is windy and has large temperature differences, so a thick jacket is needed even in July.
Province
This entry belongs to Jilin (2 existing routes are available), and you can compare all travel options for this province on the province page.
