Changbai Mountain in winter is truly a masterpiece! These 6 secret spots are stunningly beautiful!

Miss it in November-December and you'll have to wait a whole year!

Just got back from Changbai Mountain

The snowy season of this sacred mountain in Northeast China moved me to tears!

It’s not just about Heaven Lake and the hot springs

The 6 secret spots hidden under the snowy mountains are the real gems

Rime frost + snowfields + volcano = a visual feast

Super affordable and incredibly photogenic

📍Destination: Changbai Mountain, Jilin

✈️Transportation: Fly or take high-speed train to "Changbai Mountain Airport" or "Changbai Mountain Station"

📅Best time: Late November to mid-December

✨Keywords: Forest sea and snowfield / volcanic hot springs / Frozen fairy tale

🏔️【6 flawless hidden gems】

✅ Demon Realm Scenic Area

Rime frost and morning mist create a fairyland

Mist swirls over the river at sunrise

Photos look like ink paintings

✅ Laokeli Lake

Snowmobile through the primeval forest

Frozen lake surface looks like sapphire

Snowfield coffee experience is super romantic

✅ Jinjiang Wooden House Village

The last wooden house village in Northeast China

Smoke curls like a fairy tale world

Make sticky bean buns with villagers

✅ Canyon Floating Stone Forest

A volcanic eruption wonder

Black volcanic stones covered in snow

Hiking trails resemble the moon’s surface

✅ Julong Volcanic Hot Springs

Real hot springs gush from underground

The ultimate ice and fire experience

Soaking in snow while stargazing is amazing

✅ Underground Forest

3 km snow trekking

Frozen waterfalls look like time has stopped

Cute encounters with naive roe deer

📸【Photo guide】

1️⃣ Demon Realm drifting

Lie down to capture rime frost reflections

2️⃣ Laokeli Lake

Aerial shots of the lonely snowfield

3️⃣ Wooden House Village morning scene

Capture smoke and wooden fences

4️⃣ Volcanic hot springs

Soaking in snow with atmospheric vibes

🏡Accommodation recommendations:

▪️Hot spring hotels (snow views from your window)

▪️Snow village homestays (experience traditional kang beds)

▪️Forest cabins (quiet and private)

🍜Must-try dishes:

🔹Iron pot stew (a warm pot in the snow)

🔹Hot spring boiled eggs (firm yolk, tender whites)

🔹Frozen pears and persimmons (experience Northeast specialties)

🚗Three-day itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival → Demon Realm drifting → Volcanic hot springs

Day 2: Laokeli Lake → Wooden House Village

Day 3: Underground Forest → Return trip

💡Helpful tips:

✅ Wear waterproof boots (deep snow)

✅ Use heat packs (electronic devices freeze and shut down easily)

✅ Wear snow goggles (important to prevent snow blindness)

✅ Bring cash (signal is unstable in mountainous areas)

Winter in Changbai Mountain is seriously underrated!

The shock of the forest sea and snowfield is beyond words

The cost level is very friendly

Rush there before the winter holiday crowds arrive!