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Changbaishan National Nature Reserve attractions
Changbaishan National Nature Reserve attractions
Northern Slope:
Tian Chi/ Heaven Lake is the Highlight of Changbaishan, this deep-blue volcanic crater lake at the top of the mountain is surrounded by 16 mountain peaks. In some years, it keeps being frozen even in June. The lake marks the boundary of China and North Korea. The mountain belongs to the five holy mountains of Korea. You have to take the Jeep to get to the mountain (16km). The walking path from the waterfall to the Heaven Lake is closed!! It is less crowded in the afertoon hours- ask for the operating hours of the Jeeps (last Jeep from the mountain in July 2011 was arround 6PM)
Changbai Waterfall (68 meter) Erdaobai River runs off Heaven Lake and creates the longest volcanic waterfall in the world. Snowmelt from the Heavens Lake cascades down a volcanic landscape.
On the way to the waterfall there natural hot springs- you can enjoy a bath in the bathhouse. The springs are hot enough to boil eggs and corn- have a try and buy some from the vendors.
Green Deep Pool. The Pond is surrounded by trees and cliffs. A waterfall of 25 meters flows into the pond with green water.
Small Sky Pond/Silver Ring Lake is a small lake where you can start walking tours along the river (e.g. 1,5 hours to the waterfall).
Underground forest (12km from the north gate)is a nice walking area. Discover in a 30 minutes' walk a crater filled with trees.
Western Slope
Tian Chi/ Heaven Lake (over 900 stairs to the top)
Changbaishan Canyon (Changbaishan Daxiagu) discover in a 40 minutes' walk the main attraction of the western side- the impressive Changbaishan Canyon.
The shuttle bus stops at several more attractions
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