#Changbai Mountain Tianchi 2026 Latest Play Guide (August Summer Edition) Combined with official information and the latest travel measurements, help you make clear the key points of Tianchi gameplay and pit avoidance at one time 👇 First, understand the core: how to choose the three slopes? Changbai Mountain Tianchi has three mountaineering entrances in the north, west and south, with great differences in experience. | Dimensions | North Slope | West Slope | South Slope | |------|------|------|------| | Tianchi Vision | Top View Angle, the east mountain peak blocks about 1/3 of the lake surface | Unblocked head-up panorama, the highest photo production rate | The closest to the water surface, you can shoot Tianchi + Yalu River Grand Canyon in the same frame | | Physical requirements | ⭐⭐ car pick-up and delivery, no need to climb steps, the elderly and children are friendly | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ need to climb 1442 steps (about 70 floors), 1.5 hours round trip | ⭐ environmental protection car directly to the observation deck, walk only 5 minutes | | Supporting Attractions | Most Rich: Changbai Waterfall, Julong Hot Spring (Edible Hot Spring Eggs), Lvyuantan, Underground Forest | Medium: Jinjiang Grand Canyon, July-August Limited Alpine Garden, Wang Pond | Less: Yalu River Grand Canyon, Yuehua Double Waterfall, Carbonized Wood Ruins | | Additional fees | Tickets 105 + eco-friendly car 85 + inverted off-road vehicle 80 = 270 yuan/person | Tickets 105 + eco-friendly car 85 = 190 yuan/person | Tickets 105 + eco-friendly car 85 = 190 yuan/person | | Open hours | Open all year round | Open all year round | Open only in summer from June to September, with a limited viewership of about 1000 people per day | | Suitable for the crowd | First visit, with the elderly and children, want to one-stop clock in essence | Young people with good physical strength, photography enthusiasts, want to take the whole picture of Tianchi | Senior players, second brush tourists, the pursuit of niche purity | ✅ ** Selection suggestions **: - Time is tight/with babies/with the elderly: It is safest to rush directly to the North Slope, even if Tianchi is closed due to the weather, there are waterfalls, hot springs and other attractions to play, and it will not run for nothing; - If you want to shoot the panorama of Tianchi: choose the west slope, and the alpine flower sea will be matched with the Tianchi excess film from July to August; - Plenty of time/want to play in depth: Recommend the "North Slope + West Slope" joint tour, climb to the top twice in two days, increase the probability of seeing Tianchi from 50% to more than 80%; South Slope tickets are hard to grab, grab is earn. ##2. Ticket reservation (a must-see for the 2026 New Deal!) 1. ** Reservation channel **: Official Mini Program "Changbai Mountain" or "Changbai Mountain One Machine Tour", time-sharing real-name system + facial recognition, you must make an appointment in person, and multiple people cannot buy it on your behalf; 2. ** Appointment time **: Grab tickets 7 days in advance, ** release tickets for the 7th day on time at 18:00 every night **, there will be refund returns at 18:30, and tickets will be released sporadically on the same day; Nanpo tickets are usually sold out within 10 minutes, and North Slope inverted station tickets should also be grabbed separately; 3. ** Preferential policies **: - Free tickets for over 65 years old, half price for 60-64 years old/full-time undergraduate students and below/minors aged 7-18; - Free admission for children under the age of 7. - North/West/South Sanpo tickets are limited to 1 set each, and the North and West scenic spots can be entered multiple times within 5 days, just make up the environmentally friendly fare. How to increase the probability of seeing Tianchi? The visibility rate of Tianchi is about 30% -50% throughout the year, and summer (July-August) is the highest throughout the year, about 70%. However, the weather at the top of the mountain is changeable, and "fog on the mountain on a sunny day at the foot of the mountain" is the norm: 1. ** Check the weather before departure **: Priority is given to going up the mountain on consecutive sunny days, and it is highly likely that you will not be able to see it on rainy days and windy days; 2. ** Confirm the opening on the same day **: Call the scenic spot after 7:00 in the morning, or brush the official real-time live broadcast of the scenic spot to confirm that the main peak is open and then set off to avoid running for nothing; 3. ** Staggering up the mountain **: 9-11 am on the North Slope is the peak of the queue for reversing trains. It is recommended to go to the distribution center before 7:30 am, or staggering up the mountain after 1:00 pm, the queue time can be shortened by half; 4. ** Multi-slope bottom cover **: Arrange the North Slope and West Slope in the first two days, in case you don't see it on the first day, there is still a chance on the second day, and the South Slope is the last bottom cover. Itinerary recommendation (3-7 days flexible choice) ###👉 3 Days Classic Edition (preferred for first visit) - D1: Arrive in Erdaobaihe Town (near the North Slope, the most mature accommodation and catering), visit the Beauty Pine Sky Covered Bridge and the Chinese Merganser Duck Park for free, and eat Korean cuisine; - D2: All day on the North Slope: Take the environmental protection car in the distribution center → change the station car to the top to see Tianchi → Changbai Waterfall → eat hot spring eggs in Julong Hot Spring → Green Yuantan → underground forest, the whole journey is about 6 hours; - D3: West Slope All day: Climb 1442 steps to see the panorama of Tianchi → Jinjiang Grand Canyon → Visit the alpine garden from July to August, and return in the afternoon. ###👉 7-day in-depth version (plenty of time to choose) - D1: Arrive in Erdaobaihe Town and enjoy the town's scenic spots. - D2: North Slope all day; - D3: Xipo all day, stay at Wanda/Luneng Resort at night; - D4: Soak in hot springs, play in a water park in the resort, or experience canyon rafting (the water flow is gentle and suitable for parents and children, don't float on rainy days); - D5: Grab Nanpo tickets and play Nanpo (Tianchi + Yalu River Grand Canyon) all day; - D6: Go to Wangswan Scenic Area to see the volcanic lava columnar joints, or go back to Erdaobaihe Town to rest; - D7: Return. #5. Transportation & Accommodation Guide ###✈️ big traffic - Plane: fly directly to Changbai Mountain Airport (near Xipo/Wanda Resort, with fewer flights), or fly to Changchun Longjia Airport to transfer to Changbai Mountain Station (2.5 hours, near Beipo/Erdaobaihe Town); - High-speed rail: direct access to Changbaishan Station, and take a taxi to Erdaobaihe Town after leaving the station for about 20 minutes, which costs about 15 yuan. ###🚗 scenic traffic - Erdaobaihe Town to Beipo Distribution Center: about 15 yuan per person for carpooling, and about 30 yuan for taxis; - Erdaobaihe Town to Xipo Distribution Center: carpooling is about 50 yuan/person, and the drive is 1 hour; The southern slope is far away, so it is recommended to charter a car or report a day trip back and forth. 🏨 accommodation options - The first choice for playing North Slope: Erdaobaihe Town, cost-effective, you can stay in a hotel with a hot spring for about 300 yuan, and there are many dining options. Yunshui Lanting and Alley Mo Youth Hostel are all word-of-mouth choices; - Play West Slope/Want to Vacation: Choose Wanda Changbai Mountain International Resort or Luneng Resort, high-end hotels (Park Hyatt, Hyatt, etc. 2000-4000 yuan/night) with private soup and skiing rights, suitable for family vacations. Clothing & Equipment List for June and August Travel In August, the average temperature under the mountain is 22 degrees Celsius, making it a summer resort, but the peak is 7-10 degrees Celsius lower than the bottom of the mountain, and the wind is strong. - ** Dressing **: You can wear short-sleeved shorts at the bottom of the mountain, and bring a ** windproof thin jacket/sunscreen clothing ** at the top of the mountain, no down jacket is required (bring thick clothes after September); - ** Required items **: 1. High-power sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat with windbreak rope (extremely strong ultraviolet rays on the top of the mountain); 2. Folding umbrella/disposable raincoat (showers in mountainous areas are coming, don't use umbrellas to climb steps, it's dangerous); 3. Comfortable non-slip sneakers (essential for climbing west slope steps); 4. A small amount of snacks and water, the price in the scenic spot is higher; 5. The mobile phone is fully charged, and the low temperature on the top of the mountain may lose power quickly. You can bring a small power bank. ##7. Must experience & pit avoidance reminder ###✅ must experience 1. North Slope Julong Hot Spring to eat hot spring eggs: 10 yuan for 3 pieces, the egg yolk solidifies and the egg whites are tender and smooth, which is a local characteristic; 2. Summer canyon rafting: choose the gentle rafting near the west slope, the forests on both sides are dense, and it is suitable for parents and children without sun exposure; 3. Hot springs: Resort or town hot spring hotels can be used, and hot springs are also very comfortable in summer; 4. Eat local delicacies: Korean cold noodles, cakes, rice sausage, fried pork belly with spicy cabbage, Northeast iron pot stew (goose/ribs stewed vermicelli with tortillas), Northeast barbecue. ###❌ avoid the pit 1. Don't buy low-priced "raincoats" and "shoe covers" at the entrance of the scenic spot. The quality is poor and expensive. Buy it in the supermarket in town in advance; 2. Don't believe the scalpers on the roadside "don't queue up to take you to Tianchi", all tickets must be reserved with real names, facial recognition enters the mountain, and money is cheated; 3. The west slope steps are very slippery in rainy days, so be sure to wear non-slip shoes, do not take pictures while walking, and pay attention to safety; 4. Do not climb over the guardrail by Tianchi, the edge of the windy cliff is dangerous, pay attention to your feet when taking pictures; 5. Do not buy the so-called "wild ginseng" and "Ganoderma lucidum" in the scenic spot. It is most likely counterfeit. If you want to buy specialties, go to the regular supermarket in town. Now August is the most comfortable season in Changbai Mountain. The probability of summer escape + seeing Tianchi is the highest. Set an alarm clock 7 days in advance to grab tickets. I wish you good luck to see the whole picture of the azure blue Tianchi!