Jilin, People's Republic of China
Changbaishan, northern slope
The notebook of Changbaishan, northern slope
Follow the rock to the most beautiful views.
Border volcano, crater lake, cascades and forested areas form the great natural landscape of southeast Jilin.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · Volcano · Lake · Forest
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Changbaishan, northern slope
Border volcano, crater lake, cascades and forested areas form the great natural landscape of southeast Jilin.
Changbaishan Sky Lake, Changbaishan Cascade and Luyuan Green Basin give the most telling landmarks of Changbaishan, north slope. Together, they form a destination where mountain reliefs, volcanic landscapes, shores and lakes and forests meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Changbaishan Celestial Lake
- Changbaishan Cascade
- Bassin vert Luyuan
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Lake
Changbaishan Celestial Lake
The heavenly lake fills the caldeira of the Changbaishan on the border between China and North Korea. Clouds and winds often close the summit; shuttles and access depend strictly on the conditions of the day.
Waterfall
Changbaishan Cascade
The waterfall evacuates the waters of the crater lake by a spectacular fall between volcanic rocks and hot springs. The landscaped route remains exposed to cold and heavy traffic during the high season.
Place indismissible
Bassin vert Luyuan
Luyuan is a small turquoise basin fed by a waterfall in the middle of a dense forest on the northern slope. The stop is short but offers a peaceful contrast with the infrastructures and lines of the summit.
Practical tips
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