On November 30, 2012, the ski resort at Wanda Changbai Mountain International Resort will grandly open. At that time, the internationally designed ski slopes and service philosophy, along with the superior and ideal skiing conditions, will allow you to fully enjoy the pleasure of a skiing holiday. Wanda Changbai Mountain International Resort is not just about skiing, oh no!! Skiing, gourmet food, scenery, karaoke, shopping... it meets all your vacation needs. The editor has pulled out all the stops, collecting comprehensive travel information about Changbai Mountain holidays, and has completed a recommended collection of winter travel routes for Changbai Mountain for your reference. We hope you can have a fulfilling, exciting, and wonderful holiday trip in Changbai Mountain.
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1. Ice and Snow Carnival — Four-Day, Three-Night Changbai Mountain Snowy Getaway Itinerary
Route Overview
Skiing holidays are all about coming for the snow, for the passion and speed, accompanied by the pure white world of winter snow, truly setting yourself free. Mountains touch the sky, snow is as white as clouds, and the endless forests and snowy plains stretch out before you. Strap on your snowboard and swoosh down the slopes, releasing your true self in this white world.
Best travel dates for the itinerary: November – March
Recommended Itinerary
Day 1
From various locations to Changbai Mountain
Fly from Beijing or other cities to Changbai Mountain Airport.
Day 2
Changbai Mountain Resort — Majestic Changbai | Leisure Time | Ice and Snow Fun | Family Time | Romantic Encounters
In the morning, head to the North Slope of Changbai Mountain to visit Heaven Lake (1.5-hour drive). (Entrance tickets to the scenic area are at your own expense.) Enter the scenic area from the North Slope, transfer to the park’s environmentally friendly shuttle bus, then switch to the off-road jeep shuttle up to Heaven Lake. The snow-blanketed Heaven Lake is so beautiful it takes your breath away. In this pure world, all you can hear is your own heartbeat. Return to the resort under the setting sun and enjoy some slow time.
Bask in the winter sunshine within the resort; or relax with the afternoon tea provided by the hotel café. Or enjoy some ice-based entertainment activities with family, such as dog sledding, ice bumper cars, snow tubing, trying out snow CS, or driving a snowmobile, allowing every adult to relive their childhood.
In the evening, enjoy a beer at the “Peak Bar” in the resort hotel to wash away the fatigue of body and mind, or sing your heart out at the “Big Star” karaoke in the resort town; or go to the grand theater to watch a spectacular performance.
Day 3
Skiing holidays | Graceful skiing | Mountain experience | Forest and snowy plains | Hot spring dreams
Join the joyful crowds outside your window and become part of the skiing throngs. Show off your style at Asia’s largest and best ski resort. Experienced ski instructors can have you dancing down the slopes within an hour. Leave your child in the hands of professional instructors, and they too can become little snow heroes in no time.
Ride the comfortable cable car to the mountaintop. Even if you’re not skiing, standing at the summit gives you a feeling of ruling the world. The vast forest and snowy plains stretch as far as the eye can see, the sky endless, and Changbai Mountain right before you.
In the romantic atmosphere of the mountaintop restaurant, enjoy a cup of rich hot coffee while watching the snowflakes fall.
In the evening, be sure to experience the geothermal hot springs of Changbai Mountain to wash away the day’s fatigue.
Day 4
Skiing fun | Snow play | Leisure time | Cultural exploration
In the stunning snowy kingdom, within the European-style resort town, build a big snowman with good friends. Visit the Shaman Museum in the town to experience indigenous culture. Or engage in a “man vs. machine” battle in the arcade. Take a dog sledding tour through the town to experience a unique vibe.
Leave a bit of reluctance in your heart, and deeply imprint the Changbai Mountain of the forest and snowy plains in your memory.
2. Experience the Forest and Snowy Plains — Five-Day, Four-Night Winter Changbai Mountain Itinerary
Route Overview
Experience the unique northern winter landscape, where mountains touch the sky and snow is as white as clouds, with endless forests and snowy plains. Experience the extraordinary beauty of the north.
Best travel dates: November – March
Recommended Itinerary
Day 1
Various locations – Changbai Mountain
Day 2
Mountain resort experience: Magnificent Changbai / Leisure time / Winter fun / Romantic encounters
Amid the mountain mist, travel through the serene valleys and forests to the North Slope of Changbai Mountain. Transfer to the scenic area’s eco-friendly shuttle bus, then to the off-road jeep shuttle up to Tianchi (Heavenly Lake). The snow-covered Tianchi takes your breath away with its breathtaking beauty. In this pristine world, all you can hear is the beat of your own heart.
Return to the resort as the sun sets in the west, and enjoy a slow and relaxing pace. Stroll around the resort in the winter sunshine; or sip on the afternoon tea provided by the resort’s café.
In the evening, gather around the campfire at the lakeside restaurant with friends and companions for a cheerful drink together.
Day 3
Skiing thrills / Family time / Snowy forests / Winter entertainment
Join the joyful sounds of skiers outside your window and dive into the skiing action. Show off your skills at Asia’s largest and best ski resort. Even if you’re a beginner, don’t worry — experienced instructors can have you gliding down the slopes within an hour. Leave your kids with professional instructors and watch them become little snow heroes in no time. Or explore exciting ice activities with family — dog sledding, ice bumper cars, snow tubing, try your hand at snow CS, or hop on a snowmobile to relive your childhood.
Day 4
Mysterious forests / Leisure time / Cultural exploration / Hot spring wellness
Drive to the Changbai Mountain Lushuihe Hunting Ground to experience the true essence of snowy forests and the thrill of hunting amidst the woods.
In the afternoon, return to the resort and take the cable car to the mountaintop. Even if you’re not skiing, standing atop the mountain gives you a feeling of being on top of the world. Endless snowy forests stretch out before you with Changbai Mountain right in front.
In the romantic atmosphere of the mountaintop restaurant, enjoy a cup of rich hot coffee while watching the snow fall. A snowy encounter truly is romantic, with Changbai Mountain as the perfect witness.
In the evening, be sure to experience the geothermal hot springs of Changbai Mountain to wash away the day’s fatigue.
Day 5
Slow moments / Mountain vibes / Snowy wonderland
Admire the stunning snowy scenery outside the window while enjoying a delicious breakfast at the luxury hotel. In the warm winter sunshine, build a snowman in the town and say your goodbyes. Such winter sentiment is rare in southern lands. Hold her hand and walk through the pine and birch forest; leisurely stroll through a quiet corner of the town, watching sled dogs race by. Keep a touch of reluctance in your heart and deeply imprint the Changbai of snowy forests in your memory. Hard to say goodbye.
III. Culinary Changbai — A Four-Day, Three-Night New Mountain Resort Itinerary
Itinerary Overview
Culinary Changbai Mountain, lakeview restaurants, mountaintop eateries, and town delicacies all feature the region’s variety of mountain specialties. Rare ingredients such as ginseng, deer antler, snow frog, matsutake mushrooms, blueberries, rhodiola, and gastrodia elata add delightful flavors and memories to your Changbai journey.
Best travel dates: Year-round
Recommended Itinerary
Day 1
Various locations – Changbai Mountain
Dinner recommendation: Resort Town Huangji Huang
Day 2
The magnificent Changbai, leisurely moments, and health-giving mountain delicacies
Ride through the mountain mist and into the serene forests of the valley to reach the North Slope Scenic Area of Changbai Mountain. Transfer to the scenic area’s eco-friendly shuttle bus, then switch to an off-road jeep shuttle to arrive at Heaven Lake. The snow-blanketed lake is so breathtaking it takes your breath away. In this pure world, all you can hear is the beat of your own heart.
Enjoy a health-focused dinner featuring natural and precious ingredients such as Changbai ginseng and wild forest mushrooms.
Lunch recommendation: local river fish cuisine; dinner recommendation: health meal at the resort hotel.
Day 3
Skiing elegance / winter fun / yoga for the soul / hot spring wellness
Follow the laughter outside your window and join the skiers. On Asia’s largest and best ski resort, show off your moves. Even if you’re a beginner, don’t worry—experienced instructors can have you gliding down the slopes within just one hour.
Even if you’re not skiing, standing atop the mountain gives you a feeling of ruling the world. Endless forests and snowy plains stretch out before you, with the sky above and Changbai Mountain in full view. In the romantic atmosphere of the mountaintop restaurant, sip a rich cup of hot coffee as snowflakes drift down.
Lunch recommendation: mountaintop restaurant
At the mountaintop restaurant, there’s nothing but boundless openness and the gentle mountain breeze. Let the wind sweep through your soul—that’s yoga for the spirit. For dinner, head to the Birch Restaurant and experience a touching moment for your taste buds in peaceful surroundings.
In the evening, be sure to try the Changbai geothermal hot springs and spa to wash away the day’s fatigue. The Changbai metasilicic acid hot springs are highly beneficial for your health.
Dinner recommendation: Birch Club Restaurant
Day 4
Slow time / mountain sentiment / winter wonderland / flavors that touch the soul
Admire the stunning snow scenery outside your window while enjoying a delicious breakfast at the luxury hotel.
For lunch, dine at the lakeside restaurant bathed in winter sunlight. Outside the window, children and adults laugh and play on the ice. Here, even doing nothing—just leaning by the window, breathing in the primal forest air—is a form of wellness.
Leave a touch of reluctance in your heart, and etch the image of Changbai in its snowy forests deep into your memory.
Lunch recommendation: lakeside restaurant
Part IV: The Dreamlike Changbai in the Lens – Recommended Photography Tour Routes in Changbai Mountain
Tour Overview
In the winter of the north, snow blankets the land for miles. When you step into this world of silver and white, the lodges, fields, and forests seem to don white armor. Amidst the contrast of black and white, light and shadow, warmth and cold, your creative inspiration will be elevated. Winter in Changbai Mountain, with its uniquely northern scenery, reveals a magical and splendid charm. It stands like an isolated island, with its unique landforms, majestic beauty, endless forests, and crisscrossing valleys and forests painting a breathtakingly beautiful picture—pure and natural. The world-famous scenery, vast primeval forests, misty Changbai Mountain, crystal-clear Heaven Lake, surreal fairy-tale landscapes, and the biting cold that nourishes the sprawling forests all provide endless inspiration for photographers. Let photographers soar in this paradise of creativity and carve out wonders.
Immerse yourself in the ever-changing and distinctive snowy villages of the north during your photography journey. Witness the rolling wilderness, wander through the snow-blown forests, and stroll beside frozen streams and sunlit springs. Feel the magical and magnificent Changbai Mountain, the legendary waters of Heaven Lake, the endless snowfields, and the jade-like rime.
Best travel period for the itinerary: All year round
Photography Highlights
1. The Changbai Waterfall hangs from the steep cliffs amid competing peaks, presenting a spectacular and magnificent sight. With mist swirling, rainbows and rosy clouds, and water droplets like pearls and jade hanging in the air,
the glistening waterfall is a feast for the eyes.
2. The perfect combination of the rising sun, snow-laden pines, and auspicious clouds forms a beautiful and sacred picture.
3. The rime in the northeast is ranked among China’s four major natural wonders, alongside the landscapes of Guilin, the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, and the Stone Forest of Yunnan.
4. The Changbai Mountain Grand Canyon combines peculiar peaks, strange rocks, secluded valleys, beautiful waters, ancient trees, and rare plants, offering an unspoiled atmosphere and continuous breathtaking sights.
5. The waters of Heaven Lake are deep, clear, and serene, like a magnificent piece of jade inlaid among the encircling mountains, making you feel as if you’ve entered a fairyland.
6. The Tianchi Waterfall cascades down with fierce force, plunging thousands of feet, splashing waves that scatter like rain.
7. The Changbai Mountain Hot Spring Group covers an area of 1,000 square meters, with 13 springs continuously gushing out water. The ceaseless flow and rising steam create a fairyland-like scene, as if detached from the mortal world.
8. The Beauty Pine Forest derives its name from the trees' elegant, graceful forms resembling beauties. It is a unique and stunning natural landscape exclusive to Changbai Mountain.
Photography Recommended Routes in Changbai Mountain
1. Changbai Mountain Photography Route: Panoramic view of Changbai Mountain – Tianchi Lake – Waterfall – Hot Spring Group – Little Tianchi Lake – Green Abyss Pool – Birch Forest – Towering and Unique Peaks – Emerald Green and Crystal Clear Waters – Mist-Covered Sky – Low and Twisted Tree Forms – Alpine Birch – Ancient Giant Rocks – Mojie (Magic Realm) – Mojie Sunrise – Dead Trees – Mist – Rime Ice – Jade Trees and Silver Flowers – Observation Deck No. 2 – Panoramic View of Changbai Mountain – Beauty Pine Forest – World of Pure White Snow
2. Wanda Changbai Mountain Resort Photography Route Recommendation: Scenery by Fokulun Lake – Resort Town – East Ski Lift – Summit Shoot for Panoramic Changbai View – West Ski Center – Pristine Forest Scenery – Reservoir – Hunting Area – Birch Clubhouse (offering distinctive scenery in all four seasons)
V. Comprehensive Information Recommendations
Transportation Information
Shuttle bus services are available for every flight to pick up guests at the airport. Take the resort’s shuttle bus to your hotel.
Accommodation Recommendations
Changbai Mountain Wanda Westin Resort, Changbai Mountain Wanda Sheraton Resort, Changbai Mountain Wanda Holiday Inn Resort, Changbai Mountain Wanda Suites Holiday Inn
Dining Recommendations
Summit Restaurant, Birch Clubhouse Creative Cuisine, Fokulun Restaurant; Dining in the Resort Town: Mountain View Restaurant, Huaxinyuan, Huangjihuang, Dezhuang, Doughnut Shops, Taiwan Dayou Teahouse, DF Ice Cream, Wangji, Icesi, Hanla Mountain, Japan Sōzō, KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald's
Notes
1. Transportation to the North Slope of Changbai Mountain is included, but tickets, eco-bus fees, and transfer vehicle fees (125+85+85 RMB) are at your own expense. Lunch is not included.
2. For detailed flight information, please check various airline websites.
3. For detailed accommodation and entertainment information, please refer to the official resort website:www.china-cbs.com Inquiry phone: 4000-987-666