Life Advice: You Must Visit the 20°C Changbai Mountain in Summer to Escape the Heat

Many people think Northeast China is only worth visiting in winter, but that's completely wrong❌ Northeast China is actually perfect for summer, and choosing it as a reverse summer getaway was absolutely the right decision✅ From a scorching 40°C🔥 city to the refreshing 20°C💦 Changbai Mountain, you won’t even need air conditioning at night. Fewer crowds, cool temperatures, stunning scenery, stable weather, and best of all, it’s off-peak during summer vacation✨ Explore the North Slope to see Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), waterfalls, go rafting, cycling, painting, and spot sika deer. In summer, Changbai Mountain is a sea of lush greenery, with enchanting green forests everywhere. 💯 Here’s a 6-day, 5-night itinerary for Changbai Mountain + Yanji: 👉 Moms who need travel ideas, save this! You can plan a summer trip with friends✈️ **Day 1: Fly to Changchun✈️** Honestly, summer flights are way cheaper than winter ones. Fly to Longjia Airport in Changchun, then take a 15-minute train to Changchun Station🚅. ✨ Recommended attractions: Puppet Emperor's Palace Museum, Changchun Film Studio, and Northeast Errenzhuan (folk performance). **Day 2: Changchun - Dalongwan - Diaoshuihu** ✨ The Longwanqun National Forest Park boasts the most well-preserved and picturesque volcanic crater lakes and the world’s most typical maar lakes. Traveling through these million-year-old volcanic crater lakes offers breathtaking views. **Day 3: Jingyu - Birch Forest Cycling - Oil Painting - Changbai Mountain Wanda Resort** ✨ Cycling through the birch forest on mountain bikes is incredibly chill. Winding through serene woodlands and vibrant summer flower fields, following the guide to learn about the local flora, and collecting pinecones—it’s an unforgettable experience. ✨ After cycling, turn the scenery into art🎨. Inspired by the ride, under the guidance of an instructor, capture the forest’s light, colors, and vitality on canvas with oil paints. This forest Impressionist painting activity is especially fun. **Day 4: Wanda Resort - Changbai Mountain North Slope** ✨ Take an off-road vehicle up Changbai Mountain to see Tianchi. Summer weather is more stable, so you’ll likely see the full view of the lake! Don’t miss the Julong Hot Springs and the Underground Forest. The lush summer forests provide plenty of oxygen, reducing the risk of altitude sickness—summer is the best time to visit! **Day 5: Rafting🚣🏻 - Tumen Port - Yanji** ✨ Rafting in Changbai Mountain is way better in summer than winter (my eyelashes froze into icicles last winter!). Summer rafting is absolutely fantastic—I declare again, I love Changbai Mountain in summer the most! ✨ After leaving Changbai Mountain, head to Tumen Port for a distant view of Namyang, North Korea, and check out Boundary Markers No. 86 and 87. Once in Yanji, indulge in authentic Korean cuisine: BBQ, ginseng chicken soup, flower crabs, bibimbap, strawberry shaved ice, and more! **Day 6: Yanji Morning Market - Return to Changchun** ✨ In Yanji, you must wake up early to experience the city’s famous morning market, the "Water Market." Here, you can sample homemade local delicacies and buy unique Korean ethnic specialties.