Sound Check: Jilin

🏞【Destination Guide】

🧳Pre-Trip Prep:
【Group Up】It's best to go with friends—find teammates in advance. The path is rugged and dark, which can be pretty spooky.
【Flashlight🔦】Vanke gets super dark at night with very few guide lights.
【Hiking Shoes】Comfortable sweatpants and sneakers👟 are a must—don’t underestimate the workout!
【Water & Snacks】Pack some chocolate🍫, water, and light snacks.
【Tent/Mat】If you're fit, bring a lightweight tent. After reaching the summit, you’ll wait 4-5 hours for the cable car down—it gets exhausting!

📍Address:
Xihai Lang, Songhua Lake Scenic Area, Jilin City

🚗Transport Tips:
Self-drive

🛏Hotel Info:
Consider staying at a local guesthouse.

🌟Must-Visit Spots:
Songhua Lake
After entering Vanke, navigate🧭 to Resort P1 Parking Lot → Cable Car Starting Point → Cable Car Endpoint → Forest Stage

Check the sunrise time a day early and allow two extra hours.
We left at 1:10 AM, groping in the dark to find the starting point.
The first half is easy, but the second half is tough. We took the right fork at a split—lots of steep gravel paths.
For stargazing, start even earlier and bring a tent🏕️ to rest on the mountain.

Cable Car🚡 (one-way):
Weekdays 48💰, holidays 68💰
Operates around 8:30-9:00 AM

🍽Food Guide:
🍖After hiking, feast on sizzling BBQ, tender grilled fish, aromatic stews, addictive skewers, burgers, and snack street bites! Pair it with lakeside views—pure bliss!

📌Pro Tips:
🐾There’s also an animal park and a no-power playground—perfect for kids! Plenty of shade and rest spots to recharge.