Ranked as one of the most sightworthy tourist attractions in China, Changbai Mountain is sure to lighten your trip with its unique charm and beauty. The North Slope is usually the first choice for most new comers due to its complete tourist facilities and well-developed scenic spots.

Erdaobaihe Town is the gate to reach the North Slope. There are only 20 kilometers in between. You may charter a van with other travelers to keep the price lower. You can buy the admission tickets at the cost of CNY100.00 net and climb the mountain after you approach the gate of the North Slope. Taking the environment friendly bus is necessary for you to reach each site. It takes CNY68.00 net per person. You are highly recommended the route along Heavenly Lake - Waterfall - Small Heavenly Lake - Hot Spring - Underground Forest. It is our suggestion that you set off after breakfast. Don't forget to take some food and drinking water.

When the stairway from the Waterfall to the Heavenly Lake is to be done next year, it becomes much easier for you to visit the lake. The admission fee for the Waterfall is CNY10.00.

The road to the highest peak of the Heavenly Lake is pretty rugged. Thus, you need to take the off-road vehicle at the cost of CNY80.00 to save time and energy. After you arrive at the main peak you should climb a steep sand slope to see the Heavenly Lake. Skidproof shoes should be in your first consideration. Enjoying the nice scenery and taking some beautiful pictures there. The next stop is the Waterfall, you can take a rest and have some appreciation there. Afterwards, you will come to the Hot Spring where the boiled eggs are sold. You can get 4 eggs with ten Yuan. Besides, corns, duck eggs and hams are to be found there. You can refresh yourselves by tasting some. Paying a visit at the Small Heavenly Lake is also not a bad choice. It is the place where the classical Chinese TV opera Flying Fox of the Mountain was shot.

Afterwards, take a coach to the Underground Forest. You need to walk about 1.5 kilometers along the plank road to reach the nice natural beauty. Your one day exploration can be over from there. What's more, the weather on Changbai Mountain is easily changeable, so an overcoat is quite necessary for you.

If the North Slope of Changbai Mountain is the most labor saving and popular way, the West Slope is definitely the most poetic and picturesque way without any exaggeration. Some may think it can't rival the North Slope in popularity and tourist facilities. As a matter of fact, the outlook there is far too impressive and breathtaking. You will be taken there for some exciting experience by this route. It is worth mentioning that you have to climb about 1365 steps to reach the Heavenly Lake. Please keep it in mind that you can appreciate the best view of sunset at the Heavenly Lake in the West Slope. When it comes to July every year, the West Slope becomes much attractive and colorful because of the decoration of clusters of flowers. The scenery reaches to the height when the flowers are in full blossom. No matter where you stand, you can't miss the nice view. The admission fee is CNY60.00 per person. If you take interests, you can hike about 2 hours further to see the real Jinjiang Waterfall.

Jinjiang Grand Canyon is also ranked as one of the spot visitors must go to. It is factually the cleavage formed under the effect of the earthquake when the volcano was in eruption. There occurred different sorts of rocks made of pozzolana as well as the brooks. If you are powerful enough, you can reach the bottom of the canyon along the path. You will pass by a piece of virgin forest before seeing the canyon. Don't pick up the wild fungus or plants arbitrarily, because some are poisonous.

The nearest and most prosperous county from the West Slope is Songjianghe Town. Even CNY30.00 can accommodate your needs in food and lodgings. Definitely, the condition can't live up to your expectation. There are trains running between Erdaobaihe and Songjianghe Town, which makes the travel easy. There is still half hour's drive from the town to the gate of West Slope. You'd better take a van to be there.

Different sceneries are presented from different perspectives. You will be touched deeply after you have a see at the South Slope. In the eyes of some people, the view from the South Slope makes them unforgettable. Comparing with the other slopes, it is much time consuming and convenient to visit the Heavenly Lake from the South Slope. The vehicle can be driven to the lakeside directly.

You can see the mere stone of China here. The poplar trees have been in different shapes due to the weathering for long, it becomes one particular site here. The uniqueness of the South Slope lies at its countless beauty along the journey and you can't help taking breathtaking pictures here.