Guide Longqing Mountain hot springs are high-temperature springs, with most spring outlets having temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius, and the hottest reaching up to 82 degrees. Eggs placed in the water will cook in moments. Known as “miraculous water,” the Longqing hot springs can soothe muscles and improve blood circulation, dispel cold, and cure ailments, especially showing significant therapeutic effects for arthritis and skin diseases. There are hot spring facilities here...
Highlights: This area is windy year-round, often experiencing strong gales. When winds reach level five at the mountain top, the gusts here roar fiercely, whipping up sand and stones, making it nearly impossible for visitors to stand upright—they have to crawl on all fours just to reach the gap. Yet, from the Black Wind Gap, one can enjoy a full view of the Changbai Waterfall, making it an attraction visitors simply can’t miss. Truly, “the most spectacular views lie atop perilous peaks.”…
The highest peak of Changbai Mountain is Baiyun Peak, standing at an elevation of 2,691 meters on the western side of Heaven Lake. As the main peak of Changbai Mountain, it resembles a sword piercing the starry sky. From the summit of the towering six peaks, one can look down to see an oval-shaped lake nestled among the encircling peaks—calm, crystal-clear, and like a massive, solid sapphire. The mottled…
In July 1987, Changbai Mountain was hit by a severe storm. For three days and nights, the raging winds, accompanied by lightning, blew away houses, swept up wild animals, snapped trees, and damaged waterways, with flying sand and rolling stones. Nature suddenly changed its face, unleashing its fury upon Changbai Mountain in a thunderous roar. Among the disasters caused by this storm, the forest suffered the most...
The Valley of Changbai Mountain – located 5 kilometers east of the Changbai Mountain Ice Rink and north of the Dongtian Waterfall. The valley walls are 50 to 60 meters high, with trees growing in three layers. This crater forest is named "Valley Bottom" and is commonly known as the Underground Forest. The valley floor stretches 2,500 to 3,000 meters from north to south and is mostly covered with coniferous forests. The Valley Bottom Forest is one of the major scenic spots of Changbai Mountain and is also the first attraction encountered when entering from the northern route...
The Chengcha River, also known as the Heavenly River, originates from an opening between Longmen Peak and Tianhuo Peak on the northern side of Heaven Lake—known as the Valve—which serves as the lake’s outlet. Water overflows from the Valve, flows past Niulang Ferry, and forms a valley that runs roughly from north to south, stretching 1,250 meters in length. This river is the “white ribbon” connecting Heaven Lake and the Changbai Waterfall, and it is known as the Chengcha River. It is currently the shortest river in the world...
Introduction Solitary Falcon Peak stands at an elevation of 2,611 meters and is located between Zixia Peak and Sanqi Peak to the southeast of Tianchi (Heavenly Lake). | Jilin Changbai Mountain…
Sunrise Peak is one of the sixteen main peaks of Changbai Mountain. As recorded in *A Brief Record of the Mountains and Rivers of Changbai*, “The peak rises to a single point. When you climb it and look out, the view is as vast as the sea and sky—you can watch the sunrise and sunset.” Hence, it is named Sunrise Peak. Located northwest of Heaven Lake, it connects to Solitary Falcon Peak to the west. On the summit of Three Wonders Peak there is a cave that leads directly to Heaven Lake; at the foot of the peak, there are many colorful stones, bright and glossy...
Guide The side of Crown Peak facing away from the Heaven Lake is mainly covered with white pumice. Viewed from a distance, it appears white all year round, making it hard to distinguish snow from rock. On the side facing the Heaven Lake, there is a lot of perennial snow. In summer, under the sunlight, the mountain peak glistens with snow. Set against the deep blue Heaven Lake below, it presents a uniquely charming sight. Introduction Crown Peak, also known as Jade Snow...
Introduction: Also known as Huangyan Peak, Huagai Peak stands at an elevation of 2,640 meters. It rises 466 meters above Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), connects to Zixia Peak to the south, and lies 350 meters southeast of Tianwen Peak. The summit is composed of yellow pumice stones, resembling the canopy of an imperial carriage — hence its name, which translates to "Canopy Peak." It is also referred to as Huangyan Peak. Jilin Changbai Mountains…
Jinping Peak is located on the northwest side of Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), situated between Zhipan Peak and Guanri Peak. It lies in the center of a large horseshoe-shaped inner wall that stretches east from Longmen Peak, west through Guanri Peak and Zhipan Peak, and south to Baiyun Peak. Commonly referred to as the “center of the big winnowing basket,” the peak features two separate summits rising from its northern and southern ends, forming a balanced composition. With steep cliffs both in front and behind, the peak resembles an ornate embroidered screen—hence its name...
Introduction: Longmen Peak is one of the Sixteen Peaks of Changbai Mountain, standing at an elevation of 2,595 meters. It is located on both sides of the Chengcha River and faces Tianhuo Peak. It earned the name "Longmen" (Dragon Gate) due to its gate-like shape. Legend has it that Yu the Great once visited this area during his efforts to control the floods, and nearby stands a tadpole-shaped pillar known as the Sacred Stele.
Introduction: Also known as Zhipan Peak, Luming Peak is located northwest of Heaven Lake at an altitude of 2,603 meters. The summit features a circular grassy meadow resembling a plate. During the harsh winter season, while other peaks are covered in snow, this peak remains exposed above the white expanse.
Highlights The Beauty Pine gets its name from its graceful, feminine shape and is a unique and beautiful natural landscape of Changbai Mountain. Introduction The scientific name of the Beauty Pine is Pinus sylvestris var. sylvestriformis. It grows in Erdaobaihe and Hepingying areas of Changbai Mountain, either in pure stands or scattered as individual trees. It is an evergreen tree, 25–30 meters tall, with a diameter of 25–40 centimeters. The crown is oval or flat-ovate...
Introduction: On the southwestern side of Changbai Mountain stands a peak at an altitude of 2,543 meters, with bare rocks and a shape resembling a ladder. This peak is 1.5 kilometers north of Yuzhu Peak, and it is 400 meters from the edge of Heaven Lake to its summit, where the Ladder River Waterfall flows down. The mountaintop is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, making it difficult to discern the outline of the peak even on clear days. Legend has it that this peak leads straight to...
Guide The narrow slit at Tianhuo Peak is said to have been cleaved by Yu the Great when he tamed the floods. Most of the rocks on the peak are reddish in color, resembling two dragons coiled around each other. At the foot of Tianhuo Peak, there are lakeside attractions such as Two Swallows Viewing Stone, Camel Hump Rock, and Black Bear Facing the Sky. Visitors can reach the summit by walking from Bu Tian Stone through Niulang Ferry, crossing the Valve, and then ascending the pile of fallen rocks north of the former site of Bagua Temple. Standing at the top of the peak,…
Highlights The Heavenly Maiden’s Bathing Pool is a small volcanic crater lake. Its waters are shallow with abundant aquatic plants. In the center, there is no ice in winter or duckweed in summer. There are no inflowing streams or outflow outlets, yet springs gush upward like pillars. The area around the pool is covered with tall pine trees that block out the sunlight, while the shores are lush with fragrant grass. Swifts dart across the sky, fish swim beneath the surface, and white cranes play together—making it a true earthly paradise. Intro…
Tianwen Peak, commonly known as Eagle Beak Peak, is located northeast of Heaven Lake. It was renamed Tianwen Peak in 1958 after a meteorological station was built on the eastern side of the peak. Rising 476 meters above the lake surface and standing at an elevation of 2,670 meters, it is the third highest peak of Changbai Mountain. Tianwen Peak is also called Huagai Peak, Huangyan Peak, and Eagle Beak Peak, with an elevation of 2,670 meters, …
Introduction: Iron Wall Peak stands at an elevation of 2,560 meters and is located on the northern side of the center of Heaven Lake. To the east, it connects with Astronomy Peak; to the west, it faces Heaven Gap Peak across Weaver Girl Peak. The peak features rugged rocks with dark, iron-like hues, which is how it got its name. By climbing along the western side of Iron Wall Peak, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of Heaven Lake, making it the second-best scenic spot for admiring the lake when ascending from the northern slope...
Introduction: Crouching Tiger Peak has an elevation of 2,566 meters, with a vertical distance of 411 meters from the Heaven Lake to its summit. Located slightly west of Heaven Lake, it borders Crown Prince Peak to the south and lies 1,925 meters horizontally north of Ladder Cloud Peak. It is a border peak between China and North Korea. • Changbai Mountain, Jilin