Sunrise Cable Car Experience at Songhua Lake Begins

On October 18th, a stunning sunrise spectacle unfolds at Songhua Lake Resort in Jilin City! As the first ray of dawn pierces through the sea of clouds, enjoy the magnificent scenery alone atop the mountain, starting a unique new way to "chase the light." Songhua Lake Resort is the go-to spot in Northeast China for summer cable car sunrise viewing. From September 17th to October 7th, it is open Wednesday to Sunday and on holidays, with early sunrise cable car operations from 3:00 AM to 7:30 AM. On October 18th, sunrise is at 5:52 AM, the temperature at the summit is about -6°C, with cloudy weather, 15 km visibility, and beautiful scenes of drifting clouds and glowing morning clouds. Come take the cable car to the top and enjoy the refreshing and breathtaking views!

Post by Trip.Pulse | Oct 17, 2025