Introduction: Jade Pillar Peak is located to the west of Heaven Lake, approximately one kilometer northeast of Baiyun Peak. Also known as Qingshi Peak, it stands at an elevation of 2,664 meters. The peak rises majestically, resembling a towering jade pillar reaching from earth to sky, standing firmly upright and serving as a fitting support to Baiyun Peak. ■ Jilin Changbai Mountains…
Introduction Weaver Girl Peak has an elevation of 2,558 meters and lies to the east of Iron Wall Peak. · Jilin Changbai Mountain…
Introduction: Zixia Peak stands at an elevation of 2,618 meters. It is located on the eastern side of Heaven Lake, facing Huagai Peak to the northwest and overlooking Gusan Peak across Jiguan Peak to the south. The peak is formed from layers of purple sandstone. When viewed from afar, it appears shrouded in mist and clouds, resembling the rosy glow of sunset in the west, radiating a purple radiance with an ancient charm—hence its name. | Jilin Changbai Mountain…
Introduction The Tianchi Lake of Changbai Mountain is the source of three major rivers. With rapid water flow and steep gradients, it has formed numerous uniquely shaped waterfalls, truly like jade ribbons naturally woven by nature. Some of these waterfalls plunge abruptly from cliffs, as if rivers were hanging upside down, creating a grand and powerful spectacle; others cascade straight down from rocky walls, like white silk unfurling from a spool, fluttering and swaying gracefully. At the source of the three rivers...
The Changbai Mountain Plateau Ice Field Training Base is located in the primeval forests of the Jilin Changbai Mountain National Nature Reserve. With abundant snowfields, pristine water quality, and magnificent, spectacular scenery, it serves as a primary training base for China’s domestic ice and snow athletes and is also a well-known destination that combines original...
Changbai Mountain Volcanic Group. Changbai Mountain is part of the ancient Xia continent and is a well-known dormant volcano. About 600 million years ago, this area was an ocean. From ancient times to the Mesozoic era, after the Earth underwent the Caledonian, Variscan, Yanshan, and Himalayan movements, the seawater finally retreated from this ancient land that had endured much change. The...
Changbai Mountain cold springs, crystal-clear, sweet, and fragrant, are as widespread throughout the mountainous region as its hot springs—like dazzling pearls scattered across the deep mountains. Among them, the Changbai Medicinal Spring is the most famous cold spring in the tourist area. It is located on the west bank of the Toutiao Baihe River, 17 kilometers from the Erdaohe Railway Station. The Medicinal Spring has five outlets, with water temperature remaining...
Valley Forest, also known as Underground Forest, is located on the banks of the Erdao Baihe River, about 5 kilometers east of the Changbai Mountain alpine ice rink and north of the Dongtian Waterfall. The entrance to the Valley Forest scenic area is at the 18–19 kilometer mark along the road within the nature reserve. Following a slightly maintained path through the primeval forest, you’ll venture deep into the dense woods, tread on thick moss, climb over fallen trees…
Cowherd’s Crossing is located on the Chengcha River, where a rock spans the water like a small bridge, helping people cross. It earned its name because those who step across the Chengcha River here can proceed directly to the Weaving Maid Peak. The love story of the Cowherd and the Weaving Maid — “The Heavenly River Match” — finds physical evidence in Changbai Mountain. The water from Heaven Lake has just flowed into the Chengcha River, calm as a mirror…
The Valley of Floating Stones Forest, also known as Jinggang Mountain, is located 6 kilometers southeast of the Changbai Mountain scenic area entrance. It lies within a massive rift valley formed after volcanic eruptions and tectonic shifts, and serves as a key passageway for visiting Shuangmu Peak, the China–North Korea border marker, Yuanchi Pond, and Kim Il-sung’s Fishing Platform. The Valley of Floating Stones Forest originates from the western side of Tiyun Peak in Changbai Mountain, where the Big and Small Ladder Rivers converge...
Feature 1 The source of Daxitaihe Scenic Area consists of nine natural springs gushing from underground, known as the "Nine-Star Springs." These springs continuously spout crystal-clear, sweet-tasting water rich in various trace elements essential to the human body, making it an ideal drinking water source. Feature 2 Lush forests line both banks, creating a tranquil and shaded environment — it is one of the best-preserved primitive...
A 2A-level tourist area, it has been approved by the State Council as the "Yalu River Upper Reaches National Nature Reserve" and is currently applying to become the "China Jilin Changbai Mountain Wangtianhe Volcano National Geopark." The scenic area is 50 kilometers from Changbai County, located within the Wangtianhe Valley of the Fifteenth Gully in Changbai Mountain, stretching 76 Chinese miles in total, with the lowest elevation at 4…
Baquan Mountain In golden September, I had the pleasure of visiting Baquan Mountain. Wandering through its expanse, I was treated to breathtaking scenery. Especially enchanting were the magical, graceful, beautiful, and solemn clouds and mists bestowed upon Baquan Mountain by nature — so vivid and lifelike, so transcendent that they evoked the poetic imagery of “the boundless blue void without end, with sun and moon illuminating a terrace of gold and silver.” Lost in this realm, it felt like a dream...
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Among the many tree species on Changbai Mountain, the mountain birch stands out as elegant and refined, adding splendor to the vast forest. In late autumn, as we drive up the southern slope of Heaven Lake, passing through dense coniferous forests, we reach the upper part of the 1890-meter basalt plateau — Laolonggang. Looking out from the mountaintop: Laolonggang...
The 23rd Gully: Battle Site of the 23rd Gully Combat of the 6th Division of the 2nd Army of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army. With the loud blast of a whistle, our photography association arrived at the “Kouyu” area at the entrance of the 23rd Gully to capture the scenery. Here flows a river, vibrant and emerald green as if dyed. It originates two kilometers southwest of Longgang Mountain at Liuzhongdian, stretching 46.7 kilometers in length with a drainage area of 68...
The Vertical Natural Landscape Zones of Changbai Mountain The beautiful and fertile Changbai Mountain is like a fairy draped in rosy clouds, leaving people with much to ponder and a touch of mystery. Stepping into the realm of Changbai Mountain, you’ll find snow-capped peaks at the summit while flowers bloom below in spring; sunny and mild weather at the foot contrasts with rain and snow on the mountaintop; barren land tops the heights while towering ancient trees flourish below; and while wildlife gathers in abundance at lower altitudes, …
The Ganggouzi Ancient Tomb Cluster is located about six Chinese miles east of Shidao Gully in Changbai County and one Chinese mile northwest of Ganggouzi Village. It stretches across both banks of the Xiganhouzi River, forming an extensive burial site — the largest ancient tomb cluster in Changbai County and along the upper reaches of the Yalu River. This ancient site spans approximately 1,200 meters from east to west and about 4…
About two li west of Shierdaogou Village in Changbai County, standing majestically along the Yalu River, is a towering stone peak — the renowned Jiangfeng. To the north of Jiangfeng, a small stream brushes past the peak and flows into the Yalu River. Due to the large amount of silt carried downstream by the river, which accumulates and settles here, a small triangular islet forms, and Jiangfeng stands right in the middle of this islet. Therefore,…
Chicken Comb Peak