Laojun Mountain is now a deity! Breaking into the Jade Emperor's Cloud Top Heavenly Palace

👍🏻 Reasons to recommend: My friends! Changbai Mountain is simply amazing this year! The Cloud Top Heavenly Palace snow sculpture has been "upgraded three times," the snowman army is ridiculously cute, and the rime drift is as beautiful as a fairy tale world. Come here in winter to chase the mysterious snow scene of Tianchi Lake and immerse yourself in the fun of playing in the snow. Even Zhang Qiling would have to say, "This reservation was worth it!" 😂 🗺️ Attraction introduction: ❄️ Changbai Mountain Tianchi Lake (must-visit!) • North Slope: The most attractions, less climbing, suitable for beginners! However, the view of Tianchi Lake is a bit "obstructed." The advantage is that you can conveniently visit the waterfall, hot spring, and Green Abyss Pool along the way, making it a one-stop trip without tiring your legs. • West Slope: Super wide view! But you have to climb 1,442 steps (a delight for those trying to lose weight). In winter, you can also enjoy skiing and snowmobiling. Wanda Resort offers ski passes + hot springs, a truly "dual experience of ice and fire." • South Slope: Open from May to September, purely original ecology! Less walking, unparalleled view, limited to 1,500 people per day. If you want to have the "uninhabited Tianchi Lake" all to yourself, go here! 🎨 Cloud Top Heavenly Palace (Enduli): This year's snow sculpture is 3 times larger than last year! Completed at the end of December, it is a proper ice and snow castle. Taking photos and posting them will make you a winner. 🎅 Snowman Army (at Zhihe Resort Hotel): A group of chubby snow treasures are "ready to go," so cute that you want to take them home! ⛄️ 🦌 Snow Velvet Reindeer Park: Ice waterfalls, ice sculptures with reindeer, instantly travel to a Nordic fairy tale. Remember to wear gloves when touching the reindeer fur. 🌫️ Rime Drift: The "Magic World" on the North Slope and the "Tianchi Water" drift on the West Slope are must-sees! Surrounded by rime throughout the journey, every shot is a blockbuster, but be sure to waterproof your phone, don't ask me how I know 😭 🚗 Attraction transportation: ✈️ Plane: Fly to "Baishan Changbaishan Airport," which is close to the West Slope, suitable for those who want to go straight to the ski resort. 🚄 High-speed train: Arrive at "Changbaishan Station," the first choice for the North Slope. It is super convenient to take a taxi to Erdaobaihe Town after getting off the train. 🚍 Transportation within the scenic area: Each slope requires taking a scenic bus. The North Slope also requires a separate 80 yuan ticket to Tianchi Main Peak (the bus takes you directly to the top of the mountain, a boon for lazy people!) 🗺️ Travel route: ✅ One-day tour of the North Slope: Mountain Gate → Tianchi Lake (take the main peak bus) → Changbai Waterfall → Julong Hot Spring (buy a hot spring egg to try) → Small Tianchi Lake → Green Abyss Pool (frozen in winter like a crystal bowl) → Underground Forest (oxygen absorption and walking) ✅ One-day tour of the West Slope: Mountain Gate → Tianchi Lake (remember to warm up before climbing the steps!) → Alpine Garden (becomes a snow paradise in winter) → Jinjiang Grand Canyon (see the ice crack spectacle) → Soak in the Wanda Hot Spring at night ✅ South Slope (limited to peak season): Mountain Gate → Tianchi Lake → Yuehua Twin Waterfalls → Yalu River Grand Canyon (check in at the Sino-North Korean border) 🍱 Food recommendations: Now that you're here, you must show off some local specialties! 🔥 Iron pot stewed goose/ribs: Find any restaurant in Erdaobaihe Town, stick a circle of corn cakes, warm and super delicious. 🍳 Hot spring eggs: Must buy next to Julong Hot Spring! 10 yuan for 3, the egg yolk is half-flowing, so fresh that your eyebrows fall off. 🥘 Korean cold noodles/stone pot bibimbap: There are many Korean restaurants in Songjianghe Town on the West Slope. Cold noodles with spicy cabbage are appetizing and refreshing. 💰 Cost related: 🎫 Tickets (book 7 days in advance on the "Changbaishan" official account!) • North Slope: CNY 305 (CNY 105 for the ticket + CNY 85 for the bus + CNY 35 from the visitor center to the mountain gate + CNY 80 for the main peak bus) • West Slope: CNY 214 (CNY 105 for the ticket + CNY 85 for the bus + CNY 24 from the visitor center to the mountain gate) • South Slope: CNY 190 (CNY 105 for the ticket + CNY 85 for the bus, not open in winter) 🏨 Accommodation: Stay in "Erdaobaihe" on the North Slope, which is cost-effective; choose "Wanda/Luneng Resort" on the West Slope, which includes skiing and hot springs, perfect for lazy people. 📌 Other tips: 1. Tianchi Lake depends on luck! It will be closed if the weather is bad. It is recommended to reserve 2-3 days. Don't be like me, who only stayed for 1 day last time, and Tianchi Lake was "closed to visitors" 😭 2. Skiing guide: Go to "Hongsongwang/Heping Ski Resort" on the North Slope, and "Wanda/Huamei" on the West Slope has new facilities. Beginners are advised to hire a coach. No one will help you if you fall and get hurt. 3. Xueling VS Laolike Lake: Both places are snow-covered forests, but Xueling's "Christmas Tree Forest" + sunset is amazing! Just choose one, don't waste time running to both. 4. Equipment list: Fleece-lined pants, snow boots (non-slip!), warm stickers for mobile phones (to prevent shutdown), waterproof gloves (essential for playing in the snow). Collect this guide, and your winter trip to Changbai Mountain will be stable! Remember to come back and submit your "Tianchi Lake check-in assignment"~ ❄️✨