Millennium Pine Scenic Area

　　The Millennium Pine Scenic Area is located in Helong Village, Yanji City, at the confluence of the Hailan River and the Buerhatong River. The area features crisscrossing streams and fragrant rice fields, making it a top choice for locals’ outings. It is especially popular for traditional Korean ethnic sports such as swing and seesaw, as well as for freshly made rice cakes, iron-pot rice, and small fish soup, all of which are beloved by city dwellers. Over time, people have come to call this place “Little Helong.”

　　On the hillside of Helong Village stand three famous ancient trees — the Millennium Pines. These are three Korean pines, also known as triplet pines, with heights of 7.5 meters, 9.3 meters, and 10.0 meters, and crown spreads of 13.0 meters, 14.0 meters, and 17.5 meters respectively. They have been verified to be over a thousand years old. The graceful forms of the Millennium Pines are renowned far and wide, with promotional posters about Yanji’s Millennium Pines found in Japan, South Korea, and the United States. Many visitors come specifically to see them, making Helong Village a frequently visited destination for both domestic and international tourists. In 2007, the Millennium Pine Scenic Area was rated as a national A-level tourist attraction.