Winter in Changbai Mountain is a must-see, but be prepared for the cold!
❄️Winter in Changbai Mountain is like a dreamland, a place that every traveler dreams of. If you want to experience a winter wonderland, come to Changbai Mountain!
How to get there❓
✈️By air: Changbaishan Airport, Yanji Airport, Changchun Longjia Airport
🚄By train: Changbaishan Station
Which slope to visit: North, West, or South❓
📍North Slope (Erdaobaihe Town) 🚄Changbaishan Station
🎫Scenic area ticket: CNY 225 + Main Peak Shuttle: CNY 80 (shuttle to the main peak)
✅Pros: Accessible by high-speed rail from Yanji, no climbing required, the earliest developed scenic area with many attractions
🚫Cons: View of Tianchi Lake is slightly obstructed
📍West Slope (Songjianghe Town) ✈️Changbaishan Airport 🚄Songjianghe Station
🎫CNY 214
✅Pros: Most convenient transportation, unobstructed view of Tianchi Lake, well-equipped resort area (Wanda & Luneng), best for skiing🎿
🚫Cons: 1,442 steps to climb
📍South Slope (Changbai County)
🎫CNY 190/person
✅Pros: Least walking required, best view of Tianchi Lake
🚫Cons: Tickets are the hardest to get⚠️Closed in winter‼️
👉Summary: For those coming from the south, I recommend visiting both the West and North Slopes. The two slopes are about 2 hours apart by car, and the scenery and activities are different. The weather is changeable in winter, so visiting both slopes increases your chances of seeing Tianchi Lake, leaving no regrets!
What to wear in winter❓(Dec–Feb)
⚠️Don't underestimate the -30°C winter in Changbai Mountain❄️
✔️Top: Thermal underwear, sweater, down vest, long thick down jacket
✔️Bottom: Thick thermal pants + windproof outer pants
✔️Shoes: Thick socks, waterproof snow boots
✔️Optional: Ski gear, water gear
✔️Other: Hand warmers, thermos, gloves, scarf, sunglasses, hat, face mask, cold and fever medicine, moisturizer, power bank, disposable items...
⭐️When traveling and staying in hotels, wear Freego underwear if you don't want to wash your underwear! A pack of 5 is perfect for a trip, made of 100% combed cotton, soft and comfortable, with a double-layer crotch. EO sterilized and individually packaged for easy use, wear and dispose, no washing required, making travel worry-free~
Tour or self-guided❓
Self-guided is recommended, as each slope requires a day, and a round-trip charter is very convenient🚌
Where to stay❓
❄️For the North Slope/budget: Erdaobaihe Town
❄️For the West Slope/skiing: Wanda or Luneng Resort
❄️For skiing: West Slope Wanda/Luneng, North Slope Heping/Hongsongwang
What to eat❓
Songjianghe Town, Erdaobaihe Town, Wanda & Luneng all have dining options
Local specialties: Iron pot stew, Northeastern cuisine, barbecue, Korean cuisine