Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake Guide

📍Address: Located in the southeast of the Chibei District, Erdaobaihe Town, Antu County, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province, it is also a border lake between China and North Korea. 🌟Best time to visit: - June to September: In summer, the vegetation is lush and the mountains are covered in green. After the ice on Tianchi Lake melts, the lake water is blue. The weather is relatively stable, and the probability of seeing Tianchi Lake is high. - November to March: In winter, Changbai Mountain is covered with snow, turning into a world of ice and snow. Tianchi Lake is also frozen, which is a unique experience. You can also enjoy exciting skiing and dreamy rime rafting. 🚗Transportation: - By air: You can first arrive at Changbai Mountain Airport, and then take the airport bus or charter a car to the scenic area. - By train: Take a train from Changchun to Dunhua or Antu, and then transfer to a bus to Changbai Mountain Scenic Area. - By car: Depart from Changchun and drive along the Changchun-Changbai Mountain Expressway. The whole journey is about 270 km and takes about 3.5 hours. 🎫Tickets: Tickets must be booked online in advance, including tickets for the North Slope Scenic Area + main peak shuttle bus, and tickets for the West Slope Scenic Area. 🏔️Route planning: - North Slope: After entering the scenic area, take the eco-friendly bus directly to the transfer center, buy a ticket for the main peak shuttle bus, and transfer to an off-road vehicle to reach Tianchi Lake. Then visit Changbai Waterfall, Julong Hot Spring, Lvyuantan, and Underground Forest in turn. - West Slope: To visit the West Slope Scenic Area, you need to climb 1,442 steps to see Tianchi Lake, which offers a great view. In the afternoon, you can visit the Grand Canyon. 🍔Food recommendations: - Northeastern cuisine: Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), Disanxian (stir-fried potato, eggplant, and green pepper), and Iron Pot Stew, all of which are delicious. - Korean cuisine: Cold noodles, bibimbap, kimchi, etc., all of which are very special. 🛏️Accommodation: You can choose hotels or homestays near the scenic area, such as Erdaobaihe Town, which is convenient for travel and dining. 💡Tips: - Check the weather forecast in advance and choose a good weather day to visit to increase the chance of seeing Tianchi Lake. - The temperature on the mountain is low, so even in summer, you need to bring warm clothes, such as down jackets and outdoor jackets. - Prepare sunscreen products, such as sunglasses, sunscreen, and sun hats, as the ultraviolet rays are strong. - Bring some food and water, as the prices in the scenic area are relatively high.