Changbai Pagoda Mountain Park

　　   Changbai County Pagoda Mountain Park is situated in the only Korean Autonomous County in Jilin Province — Changbai Korean Autonomous County. It is the highest-altitude park in the northeastern region of China, with an elevation of 894 meters and covering an area of about three square kilometers. It serves as a comprehensive recreational area integrating sightseeing, exhibitions, and entertainment. In ancient times, the mountain was known as Canglong Ridge. Legend has it that a jade dragon once soared through the skies and, upon seeing the picturesque landscapes of Changbai, descended to earth to become a dragon-shaped mountain, lying guard over the land. Changbai County Pagoda Mountain Park is divided into two main sections: entertainment and sightseeing areas at the foot of the mountain, and sightseeing and exhibition areas on the mountain. At the base, in addition to children’s play facilities, visitors can also see animals such as sika deer, sables, black bears, and roe deer, as well as more than 200 varieties of precious flowers cultivated in the greenhouse.

　　   The Lingguang Pagoda is the park’s main attraction. This ancient pagoda was built during the Bohai Kingdom period of the Tang Dynasty and has a history of over 1,200 years. Despite the passage of time, it remains elegant and well-preserved. It is the only surviving Tang Dynasty Bohai Kingdom pagoda architecture in Northeast China, and also the oldest, highest-quality, and most charming pagoda in the Changbai Mountain region, often referred to as the “First Pagoda of Changbai Mountain.” It is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit and an important cultural landmark of Changbai Mountain.