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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2007

Changbai Mountain Tourism Area

延边朝鲜族自治州长白山景区

Jilin, Yanbian★ 4.6Designated 2007·42.0516°N, 128.0347°E

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 105+ CNY 85 shuttle ticket /Off-peak CNY 64. 5

Duration

4 hours to 1 day

Rating

4.6 / 5.0

Designated

2007

About Changbai Mountain Tourism Area

Straddling the China-North Korea border, Changbai Mountain shelters a volcanic crater lake of brilliant blue, Tianchi, on its summit. Dense primeval forests, hot springs and cascades surround Asia's highest crater lake on the Chinese side.

Highlights

A volcanic sacred mountain with a crater lake (Heaven Lake); highlights include Tianchi (Heaven Lake), the hot springs, the waterfalls, and the alpine flora. A premier northeast nature reserve.

Suggested Route

Take the shuttle up the north slope to the Tianchi viewing point, then the hot springs and waterfall; allow half a day. Weather-dependent.

Food & Lodging

Try Korean/Chinese border cuisine and hot-spring eggs; stay in Erdaobaihe or Antu.

Facilities

Shuttle buses, cable cars, restrooms; high altitude, steps at viewpoints. Bilingual signage (unverified).

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮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.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

North slope: HSR to Changbai Mountain Station (Baishan-Changbai HSR line) then shuttle to Erdaobaihe (~30 km); West slope: near Changbai Mountain Airport (Songjianghe). Nearest airports: Changbai Mountain Airport (~40 km, west slope) or Yanji Chaoyangchuan (~200 km, north slope).

Reservation

Real-name, timed-entry reservation required (book up to 7 days ahead) via official WeChat 'Changbai Mountain' / 'Changbai Mountain One-Trip' mini-program; no on-site tickets when online sold out.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 105 (≈ $15)+ CNY 85 (≈ $12) shuttle ticket /Off-peak CNY 64 (≈ $8.9). 5

Address

Yanbianchaoxianzu Autonomous Prefecture Antu County Chibei District

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

延边朝鲜族自治州长白山景区

延边朝鲜族自治州安图县池北区

Yanbianchaoxianzu Autonomous Prefecture Antu County Chibei District

42.0516, 128.0347

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