Hancongling Forest Park

　　   Hancongling lies over fifty kilometers south of Dunhua. Stretching from east to west, it forms 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 mountain range. The ridge is covered in dense forests, featuring the characteristics of the mixed coniferous and broadleaf forests of Changbai Mountain, making it a veritable botanical kingdom. It is the essential route from Dunhua to Changbai Mountain. “Yellow flowers fade as white ones bloom, red and purple blossoms dot the cliffs. When dew arrives and autumn fills the mountains, snowflakes dance across the sky.” This verse captures the full spectrum of Hancongling’s seasonal scenery.

　　   Hancongling lies over fifty kilometers south of Dunhua. Stretching from east to west, it forms 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 mountain range. The ridge is covered in dense forests, featuring the characteristics of the mixed coniferous and broadleaf forests of Changbai Mountain, making it a veritable botanical kingdom. It is the essential route from Dunhua to Changbai Mountain. “Yellow flowers fade as white ones bloom, red and purple blossoms dot the cliffs. When dew arrives and autumn fills the mountains, snowflakes dance across the sky.” This verse captures the full spectrum of Hancongling’s seasonal scenery.

　　   The most beautiful season in Hancongling is autumn.

　　   The autumn hues of Hancongling are one of its major attractions. Every year around the Autumn Equinox, frost paints the forests, creating a breathtaking scene of “frost-kissed leaves redder than February flowers” across the mountains and valleys. Reds blend with greens, purples and pinks intermingle, yellows and browns complement each other — a vibrant, richly colored tapestry spread across the hills and valleys. Reds, yellows, oranges, purples, greens... it's hard to describe just how many colors intertwine in this dazzling display. That’s why locals often call Hancongling the “Five-Flower Mountain.” As the poem goes, “None surpass the beauty of Five-Flower Mountain, where reds, oranges, yellows, and greens shine bright. Frost-kissed woods drunk on autumn hue — Nature is the greatest painter.”