A Guide for Adventurers from Earth Street to Changbai Mountain North Slope! Explore the Snowfield and Heavenly Lake All in One Go

Must-Visit Reason: The Stunning Secret Realm of the Roof of Northeast China! Double Buff of Heavenly Lake’s Magic Mirror + Snowfield Trekking

📍Address: Erdaobaihe Town, Antu County, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture
🚌 Transportation Tips: It is recommended to charter a car (36 km from the town center), and prepare snow chains in winter

⏳ Route Plan:
1️⃣ Mountain Gate → Main Peak of Heavenly Lake
Take an off-road vehicle winding up the mountain; the Sea of Clouds Road is breathtakingly beautiful! After getting off, walk 200 meters straight to the Heavenly Lake viewing platform
📸 Tips: July to September is the best time to view Heavenly Lake; remember to go on a clear morning

2️⃣ Changbai Waterfall
The tallest waterfall in Northeast China! In winter, it forms a spectacular ice waterfall. It’s a 15-minute walk along the plank road
🥾 Gear: Crampons are a must! Available for rent in the scenic area

3️⃣ Green Abyss Pool
An emerald-colored pool surrounded by snowy mountains, with a perfect photo frame effect at the plank road corner

🔥 Popular Check-in Spots:
▪️ Heavenly Lake Viewing Platform: The mysterious lake surface like a magic mirror
▪️ Julong Spring: A steaming hot spring group in the snow

🍲 Food Recommendations
Hot Spring Eggs: Soft-boiled eggs cooked in 83℃ hot spring water
Korean Cold Noodles: A must-try in Erdaobaihe Town! Sweet, sour, icy, and super refreshing

💡 Pitfall Prevention Guide:
- The scenic area stops admitting visitors at 3:00 PM, best to arrive before 9:00 AM
- Heavenly Lake is foggy over 200 days a year; don’t be discouraged if you can’t see it
- Winter temperatures can reach -30℃, cover your body with plenty of warm patches!

Post by ANNIE LAWRENCE | Oct 20, 2025