Yanming Lake Ecotourism Resort features over 80 water bodies of varying sizes, primarily Yanming Lake and Tala Lake. It boasts an abundance of wild freshwater fish and lotus roots, with a splendid combination of mountains, water, and forests, and a strong rural charm of “small bridges, flowing streams, and quaint houses.” It is an ideal destination for leisure, summer retreats, and vacations. The upstream area along the Mudanjiang River within the resort features…
Zhengjue Temple is located in the Liuding Mountain Scenic Area on the southern outskirts of Dunhua City, approximately 4 kilometers from the city center. It was restored and rebuilt in 1993 by the temple’s third-generation lineage holder, the American-based eminent monk Master Shifoxing. Covering a total area of nearly 90,000 square meters, it is one of the largest temples in China and the world’s biggest nunnery. The temple complex consists of worship halls, living quarters…
The tourist area is located at the Pearl Gate Hydropower Station, about 10 kilometers east of Dapuchaihe Town. It is like a pearl nestled on the banks of the Fu'er River. With its unique natural landscape, lush forests, and clear river water, it attracts more and more tourists for sightseeing.…
Hancongling is located more than fifty kilometers south of Dunhua. Stretching from east to west, it serves as the watershed between the Songhua River and the Mudan River. Water to the south of the ridge flows into the Songhua River, while water to the north flows into the Mudan River. The highest point of the ridge stands at an elevation of over 1,000 meters. National Highway 201 winds its way up and down through this major ridge. The area is covered with dense forests, featuring the mixed coniferous and broadleaf forest characteristics of Changbai Mountain, and can be considered a typical botanical kingdom. It is the essential route from Dunhua to Changbai Mountain. "Yellow flowers fade to make way for white ones, red and purple blossoms cover the cliffs. When dew arrives and autumn stirs the mountains, snowflakes flurry through the skies." This verse aptly summarizes the seasonal landscapes of Hancongling throughout the year.
Jilin Damaguanghu National Wetland Park is located in Damashi Town, Dunhua City, Jilin Province. It lies at the northern foot of the Changbai Mountain Range, on the upper reaches of the Erdao River, a tributary of the Sha River, and is 13 kilometers from Damashi Town in Dunhua City. The geographical coordinates are between 128°32′–128°35′ east longitude and 43°09′–43°11′ north latitude, …
Laobai Mountain is located in the core area of the Huangnihe Nature Reserve, a forest ecosystem-type nature reserve covering an area of 14,122 hectares, bordering Wuchang City of Heilongjiang Province to the northwest. As the main peak of the Zhangguangcai Range in Northeast China, Laobai Mountain stands at an elevation of 1,696.2 meters, making it the third highest peak in the region. Its towering massif, cool and humid climate, dense forests, rushing streams, and cascading stone waterfalls form the area’s uniquely stunning natural landscape. The area is characterized by distinct vegetation vertical zones, rich biodiversity, a complete forest ecosystem, and unique types of wetlands.
Xinkailing is located southwest of Dunhua, approximately 47 kilometers from the urban area. It is the southern section of Weihu Ridge and belongs to the Zhangguangcai Mountain Range. In the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period, a new road was built on the mountain, hence the name Xinkailing (literally "Newly Opened Ridge"). Additionally, because this ridge lies to the west of Dunhua city, it is also known as Xiling (Western Ridge). The total forest reserve of Xinkailing Forest Farm spans nineteen thousand hectares, with the Sanjiliu Scenic Area alone accounting for...
Wusonglazi Mountain is a provincial-level forest park, characterized by its unique rocky landscapes and forest scenery, making it a distinctive local forest resort destination.…
The main first floor of the Buddhist Culture and Art Museum — the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas — houses 9,999 small golden tripod Buddha statues that share the same furnace, water, essence, and radiance as the Golden Tripod Grand Buddha. Together with the Grand Buddha, there are a total of 10,000 Buddha statues, hence the name "Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas." There are four entrances to the Hall, each adorned with six deities...
The Golden Pagoda Grand Buddha is located in Northeast Asia and is a bronze open-air seated statue of Shakyamuni. The construction of the Golden Pagoda Grand Buddha was initiated and it was consecrated in 0, filling the gap of having no open-air grand Buddha statue in Northeast China and completing the Buddhist geographical pattern of the Six Directions and Six Buddhas in China. The Buddha stands 48 meters tall from the lotus pedestal, symbolizing the birthday of Shakyamuni on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month; its…
This reserve is located in the northern part of Dunhua City, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province. It borders the Sanhetun Forestry Bureau of Heilongjiang Province to the north and Jiaohe City to the west. There are four forest farms within the area. The natural resources in the region are mainly state-owned forests, and transportation conditions are relatively poor, with only two forest railways—Tuanbei and Xiaobai—connecting it to the outside world, and no…
The Liuding Mountain Cultural Tourism Area in Dunhua City, Jilin Province, is located on the southern bank of the Mudan River, 3 kilometers south of Dunhua City, with a planned area of 52 square kilometers. The scenic area integrates Bohai culture, Buddhist culture, and the culture of the Qing dynasty's founding ancestors. Designed by the China Tourism Design Institute, the Liuding Mountain Cultural Tourism Area in Dunhua City, Jilin Province, focuses on developing Buddhist...
Ao Dong City is located in the southeastern part of Dunhua city proper, about 500 meters south of the Mudan River, and is a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit in Jilin Province. Also known as Huhanguo City, Edoli City, Akekedun City, or Eodori City, Ao Dong City was an early capital of the Bohai Kingdom. The original appearance of Ao Dong City has been completely lost, with only remnants such as a 252-meter section of the outer city’s southern wall and a 190-meter…
In the east of Dashanzuizi Town, Dunhua City, there is a small fishing village surrounded by water on three sides called Xiaoshanzuizi Village. Nestled against the mountain and by the water, with the Mudan River to the southwest and Yanming Lake to the east, the village has seen new tourism facilities such as resorts built in recent years, accommodating visitors all year round. Xiaoshanzuizi Village boasts beautiful scenery, with the charm of a southern water town...
The Liuding Mountain Ancient Tomb Complex is located in a mountain valley on the southern slope of Liuding Mountain, on the right bank of the Mudan River, about 5 kilometers south of Dunhua County, Jilin Province. It served as the burial site for the royal family of the Bohai Kingdom during its early Tang Dynasty period. The Bohai Kingdom was a regime established by the Mohe people in 698 AD, centered around the Mudan River basin. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty conferred upon its ruler the title of "Prince of Bohai," and...
Chengshanzi Mountain City is located to the southwest of Dunhua City in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province, situated on the southern bank of the Dashih River, a tributary of the upper Mudan River, on an isolated high mountain. The city is named after the ancient fortress built atop the mountain. The mountaintop is surrounded by an earthen and stone wall structure, approximately 4.5 kilometers in length, with remnants of a palace site in the central area where many artifacts from the...
According to the Draft History of Qing: “Dunhua was the site where the founding ancestors of the Qing resided in the city of Edori — this place. It was originally part of the territory of Emuhesuoluo. In the eighth year of the Guangxu reign, a new town was established here under the jurisdiction of Jilin.” Dunhua is the birthplace of the Qing imperial family. The founding ancestor of the Qing, Bukūri Yongšon, was born here, quelled the rebellion of the Three Clans, and founded the Manchu regime. Based on this historical fact, the 50,000-square-meter Ancestral Temple of the Qing Founding Ancestors was built here.
The Ancient Tombs of the Bohai Kingdom are located in Liuding Mountain in the northwest part of the scenic area and are among the Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level as designated by the State Council. In 698 AD, the leader of the Sumo Mohe tribe established the kingdom of Zhen in Dunhua, which was later conferred the title of Prince of Bohai by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. The kingdom lasted for over two hundred years, reaching its peak with “five capitals, fifteen prefectures, and sixty-two counties.” …
The Sacred Lotus Pond is like a radiant pearl inlaid within the entire scenic area, offering a marvelous ecological landscape. When the lotus flowers are in full bloom, they are elegantly arranged, simple yet graceful, filling the air with their fragrant aroma and bringing tranquility to the heart and mind. As the poem goes: “The lotus, delicate as if about to speak, smiles as it enters the mallard’s cove.” Why does Buddhism hold the lotus in such high esteem? Why do lotuses bloom abundantly at the foot of the Great Buddha...
Jilin Dunhua Qiuligou National Wetland Park is located at the northern foot of the Changbai Mountains and on the upper reaches of the Mudanjiang River, belonging to the river source wetland area of the Mudanjiang. It spans the Qiuligou Forest Farm and Xinkailing Forest Farm of Dunhua City. The wetland park stretches 12 km from east to west and 10 km from north to south, covering a total area of 4,734 hectares, including various types of wetlands spanning 2,58…