Lafashan National Forest Park

包揽拉法山国家森林公园

Jilin, Liaoyuan·43.5832°N, 125.6144°E

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60

Duration

Half day

About Lafashan National Forest Park

Hike the granite peaks and forested ridges of Lafashan National Forest Park near Jiaohe, Jilin, where unusual rock formations and occasional sea-of-clouds views reward summit climbs. Trails and a cable car serve the main lookouts.

Highlights

• Hike a granite-peak forest park with strange rock formations and sea-of-clouds views. • Climb wooded trails to lookout points. • Good for a half-day mountain trip.

Suggested Route

Enter at the south gate → cable car or stairs → summit ridge → rock viewpoints; allow 3-4 h.

Food & Lodging

Try Liaoyuan snacks and northeastern dishes; stay in Liaoyuan city.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, a cable car , and a visitor center.

Travel Tips

Best visited in morning for fewer crowds. Bring snacks as food options may be limited inside.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Summer (July-August) and winter (December-February for ice)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.