Baishan City Travel Guide!

🌦️ Best Time to Visit

Autumn (September-October): Changbai Mountain is covered in colorful foliage, with the highest visibility of Tianchi Lake.

Winter (December-February): All ice and snow activities open, including skiing, hot springs, and the rime ice spectacle.

Summer (June-August): A summer resort with an average temperature of 22°C, perfect for rafting and hiking.

Spring (April-May): Azalea flowers bloom all over the mountains, but snow may still be present at the summit.

🚗 Transportation Guide

By plane: The nearest airport is Changbai Mountain Airport (about 130 km from Baishan city center), or fly to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport and transfer to high-speed rail.

By high-speed rail: Baishan Station, Changbai Mountain Station (about 2.5 hours from Changchun to Baishan).

By car: The Heda Expressway (G11) runs through Baishan, about 4 hours from Changchun.

🏞️ Must-Visit Attractions

1. Changbai Mountain West Slope Scenic Area

Features: Best viewing angle of Tianchi Lake, hiking trails through primeval forest.

Highlights:

Tianchi Lake: A volcanic crater lake (check weather in advance, visible on clear days).

Jinjiang Grand Canyon: Volcanic lava canyon with bizarre rock formations.

Alpine Garden (summer): Wildflowers covering the mountains.

Tickets: 125 RMB (includes eco-bus), an additional off-road vehicle ticket (80 RMB) is required for the Tianchi main peak.

2. Lushui River International Hunting Ground

Features: Asia’s largest primeval forest hunting ground, offers live ammunition shooting experience.

Activities: Hunting (reservation required), forest hiking, rafting.

Tickets: 80 RMB (shooting activities charged separately).

3. Changbai Mountain International Resort (Fusong County)

Features: World-class ski resort, skiing in winter, mountain sports in summer.

Recommendations:

Ski Resort: 43 slopes suitable for beginners to professionals.

Water Park (summer): Heated water attractions.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn, Park Hyatt, and other clustered hotels.

4. Fifteen Ditches Wangtian’e Scenic Area

Features: Volcanic lava waterfall group, autumn red leaves complement the waterfalls.

Highlights: Qinxian Waterfall, Tian Shu Exhibition Stone Wall.

Tickets: 100 RMB.

5. Xianrenqiao Hot Spring Resort

Features: Natural radon hot springs of Changbai Mountain, known as "Northeast China’s No.1 Hot Spring."

Experience: Snow bathing in hot springs (winter), therapeutic pools.

Tickets: 198 RMB (includes pool access).

6. Korean Ethnic Folk Village (Manjiang Town)

Features: Experience Korean ethnic life, wear hanbok, make rice cakes, and kimchi.

Recommendation: Stay in a homestay and join the nighttime bonfire party.

Tickets: Free (experience activities charged separately).

🍽️ Food Recommendations

Baishan City cuisine blends Northeast Chinese dishes, Korean flavors, and Changbai Mountain wild game:

Changbai Mountain Feast: Siberian ginseng stewed forest frog, charcoal-grilled wild matsutake mushrooms, stir-fried monkey leg vegetable with meat.

Korean Ethnic Food: Cold noodles (freshly pressed buckwheat), rice sausage, glutinous rice chicken.

River Fish Feast: Songhua River carp with potatoes, fried river fish.

Volcanic Rock Barbecue: Beef and lamb ribs grilled on Changbai Mountain volcanic stones.

Recommended Restaurants:

Lao Pu Korean Restaurant (Manjiang Town, 40 years old)

Shanjiang Fishing Village (freshly caught Songhua River fish)

Linhai Xueyuan Hot Pot (wild mushroom broth with mountain goat meat)

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations

Luxury Resorts:

Park Hyatt Changbai Mountain (ski-in ski-out)

Xianrenqiao Hot Spring Hotel (with private hot spring pools)

Unique Experiences:

Manjiang Town Korean Ethnic Homestay (heated kang bed, includes three meals)

Lushui River Forest Cabin (inside hunting ground, watch deer in the morning)

Budget Options:

Holiday Inn Baishan City Center (convenient transportation)

Fusong County Express Hotel (near West Slope Scenic Area)

📌 Travel Tips

Tianchi Lake Tour: Weather at the summit changes rapidly; bring a windbreaker and sunglasses (strong snow glare).

Border Reminder: Close to the North Korean border, drone photography is strictly prohibited.

Ski Preparation: Equipment rental available, but it’s recommended to bring your own ski goggles and waterproof gloves.

Souvenir Shopping: Wild dried blueberries, linden honey, ginseng (more affordable at Fusong Wanliang Ginseng Market).

🎯 Recommended Itinerary (4 days 3 nights)

Day 1: Arrive in Baishan → Lushui River Hunting Ground (forest hiking + live ammunition experience) → Stay in forest cabin

Day 2: Changbai Mountain West Slope (Tianchi Lake + Grand Canyon) → Night soak in volcanic hot springs

Day 3: Wangtian’e Scenic Area (waterfalls + red leaves) → Manjiang Town Korean ethnic folk experience

Day 4: Changbai Mountain Resort skiing/water park → Return trip

Baishan City is the soul of Changbai Mountain, offering deep experiences in all four seasons: flower viewing in spring, summer cooling, autumn foliage, and winter snow activities! ❄️🍁 For more detailed customization (such as hiking routes, border permits), feel free to ask anytime~