Baishan is located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, nestled in the hinterland of Changbai Mountain along the Yalu River. It has a temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, featuring long, cold winters and cool, humid summers. With a forest coverage rate of 84%, it serves as a natural ecological barrier and a summer resort.
Baishan has a long history, with human activities dating back to the Neolithic Age. It belonged to the Bohai Kingdom during the Tang Dynasty and was a forbidden area during the Qing Dynasty. It was established as a county in 1908 and upgraded to a prefecture-level city in 1985. Named for its location at the foot of Changbai Mountain, it was an important area for the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army.
Baishan is home to ethnic minorities such as the Manchu and Korean, with diverse cultures. Local specialties include Changbai Mountain Wild Game Feast, Korean Cold Noodles, Spicy Cabbage, and Grilled Cold Noodles. The local cuisine emphasizes natural ingredients, featuring mountain vegetables, cold-water fish, and forest frogs.
In recent years, Baishan has leveraged the tourism resources of Changbai Mountain to develop eco-tourism and the ice and snow industry. With the opening of high-speed rail, transportation has become convenient, making it a popular tourist destination. It is also actively developing green industries such as mineral water and medical health, with steady economic growth.
The best time to visit 白山 is Summer escape, winter skiing.
Summer (June-August): Average temperature 22°C, cool and pleasant, a summer resort. You can visit Tianchi Lake on Changbai Mountain, alpine gardens, and experience rafting.
Autumn (September-October): The forests are dyed in layers, autumn colors are charming, suitable for photography and hiking. The red leaves of Changbai Mountain are especially spectacular.
Winter (November-March): A world of ice and snow, you can ski and soak in hot springs. Changbai Mountain International Ski Resort is one of the top ski resorts in Asia.
In the 34th year of Guangxu, Linjiang County was established, under Fengtian Province.
Hunjiang City was abolished, and prefecture-level Baishan City was established, governing Badaojiang, Linjiang, Sanchazi districts, and Jingyu, Fusong, Changbai counties.
Baishan area was an important region for the First Route Army of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army, where General Yang Jingyu persisted in the war.
Recommended places to visit
The deepest volcanic lake in China, located on the main peak of Changbai Mountain at an altitude of 2189 meters. The lake water is azure, surrounded by peaks, with magnificent scenery.
Famous for alpine gardens and Jinjiang Grand Canyon. Wildflowers bloom in summer, forests turn colors in autumn. You can hike to the top to see Tianchi.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Located in Ji'an City, Jilin Province, adjacent to Baishan. Includes the Gungnae City, Wandu Mountain City, and the General's Tomb, outstanding representatives of Koguryo culture.
Explore rich intangible cultural heritage and traditional crafts
Traditional work songs sung by loggers in Changbai Mountain, with distinct rhythms and simple lyrics, reflecting the lives of forestry workers.
Traditional Korean folk dance accompanied by farm music, lively and passionate, often performed during festivals.
Must-know transportation for exploring the city
Located in Fusong County, about 120 km from downtown Baishan. Flights to major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou.
Airfare varies by season
The Shenyang-Jiamusi high-speed railway Baishan-Dunhua section is open, Baishan to Changchun only 1.5 hours. Baishan Station is in the city center, convenient.
Baishan to Changchun second class about 100 RMB
City bus routes cover main areas, fare 1-2 RMB. There are also tourist shuttle buses to Changbai Mountain scenic area.
1-2 RMB
Taste the most authentic and popular local specialties
A feast cooked with Changbai Mountain specialties (ginseng, velvet antler, snow frog, hedgehog fungus, etc.), nourishing and healthy.
Made from buckwheat or wheat noodles, served in chilled beef broth, topped with kimchi, cucumber shreds, egg, etc., sweet and sour refreshing.
A comprehensive resort integrating skiing, hot springs, and vacation. In winter, it has Asia's top ski resort; in summer, golf, mountain biking, etc.
Located on the west slope of Changbai Mountain, the canyon is hundreds of meters deep, with rugged rocks on both sides and dense forests, spectacular scenery.
Famous for primeval forests and rafting, with the largest Korean pine seed forest in Asia. The rime landscape in winter is charming.
Located in Jingyu County, it is where General Yang Jingyu, a hero of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army, fought and died. There is a monument and memorial hall.
Traditional Korean fermented pickle, mainly using cabbage, coated with chili, garlic, ginger and other seasonings, sour and spicy appetizer.
Cold noodle sheets grilled on an iron plate, brushed with sauce, topped with egg, sausage, etc., soft and spicy, a street snack.
Baishan specialty forest frog (Hashi frog) stewed with potatoes, tender meat, rich nutrition, nourishing.
Wild vegetables picked from Changbai Mountain such as bracken, aralia shoots, and monkey legs, dipped in soybean sauce, fresh and refreshing.