Changbai Mountain

Changbai Mountain

Changbai Mountain is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction.

Best time to visit Changbai Mountain:

July–September: Pleasant climate, beautiful scenery, and colorful alpine vegetation.

Mid-June to mid-July: Snow not yet fully melted, alpine flowers in full bloom, mostly sunny days.

Mid-August to mid-September: Many sunny days, higher chance of seeing Heaven Lake.

The Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve was established in 1960. Centered around Heaven Lake on Changbai Mountain, it covers a total area of 196,465 hectares and is one of China’s earliest and most important nature reserves. Changbai Mountain is a massive stratovolcano. Due to its unique geographical location and geological structure, it has formed magical and spectacular volcanic landforms, typical and well-preserved flora and fauna, as well as ice and snow landscapes rich in northern charm.

Changbai Mountain is the most representative natural complex in the northern half of the Eurasian continent and is one of the world’s rare “species gene pools” and “natural museums.” According to statistics, over 1,800 species of higher plants, more than 50 species of mammals, 280 species of birds, 50 species of fish, and over 1,000 species of insects inhabit the area. The dense forests of Changbai Mountain are rich in medicinal herbs such as ginseng and Schisandra chinensis. Wildlife includes endangered species like the Siberian tiger, as well as sika deer, sable, otter, and black bear. Among the bird species, migratory birds such as mandarin ducks, black storks, and mallards make up 70%. Changbai Mountain is also the source of the Songhua River, Tumen River, and Yalu River. Approved by UNESCO, the Changbai Mountain Reserve joined the International Biosphere Reserve Network in 1980 and was listed as a World Natural Reserve. Its status among global nature reserves has become increasingly prominent, with expanding external connections and exchanges, making it a nature reserve of worldwide significance that garners growing attention from people and organizations around the world. Since 1976, over 100 experts from more than 20 countries including South Korea, Japan, the UK, the US, and Germany, as well as relevant international organizations, have visited for research. In addition, many foreign tourists come here for sightseeing every year. These experts and visitors not only learn about Changbai Mountain but also about China. It is not only a precious treasure of the Chinese people but also of the world. The Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve has become a window for China’s reform and opening-up. Perfecting the development of the reserve will surely have an even more profound impact on the world.

The Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve delivers significant ecological benefits, tremendous social value, and considerable economic returns. According to expert studies, the total value of biodiversity in the reserve is 7.291 billion yuan. This includes 84 million yuan in direct physical product value, 477 million yuan in direct service economic value, 1.765 billion yuan in indirect ecosystem function economic value, and 4.965 billion yuan in non-use value. Therefore, building the Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve into a world-class protected area is a grand endeavor that benefits both the present and future generations.

Wangtian'e Scenic Area

Heaven Lake on Changbai Mountain

Chengcha River

Changbai Mountain International Natural Ski Park

Changbai Hot Spring Group

Baiyun Peak

Changbai Stone Forest Scenic Area

Changbai Mountain Plateau Ice and Snow Sports Training Base

Tiger Back

Secluded Valley Forest

Changbai Mountain Waterfall

Changbai Mountain Siberian Tiger Park

Niulang Ferry

Changbai Mountain Cold Spring

Changbai Mountain Grand Canyon

Little Heaven Lake on Changbai Mountain

Changbai Mountain Volcanic Group

Forest Sea at the Bottom of Changbai Mountain Valley