Sound Check: Jilin

🏞【Destination Guide】 🧳Pre-Trip Prep: 【Group Up】It's best to go with friends—find teammates in advance. The path is rugged and dark, which can be pretty spooky. 【Flashlight🔦】Vanke gets super dark at night with very few guide lights. 【Hiking Shoes】Comfortable sweatpants and sneakers👟 are a must—don’t underestimate the workout! 【Water & Snacks】Pack some chocolate🍫, water, and light snacks. 【Tent/Mat】If you're fit, bring a lightweight tent. After reaching the summit, you’ll wait 4-5 hours for the cable car down—it gets exhausting! 📍Address: Xihai Lang, Songhua Lake Scenic Area, Jilin City 🚗Transport Tips: Self-drive 🛏Hotel Info: Consider staying at a local guesthouse. 🌟Must-Visit Spots: Songhua Lake After entering Vanke, navigate🧭 to Resort P1 Parking Lot → Cable Car Starting Point → Cable Car Endpoint → Forest Stage Check the sunrise time a day early and allow two extra hours. We left at 1:10 AM, groping in the dark to find the starting point. The first half is easy, but the second half is tough. We took the right fork at a split—lots of steep gravel paths. For stargazing, start even earlier and bring a tent🏕️ to rest on the mountain. Cable Car🚡 (one-way): Weekdays 48💰, holidays 68💰 Operates around 8:30-9:00 AM 🍽Food Guide: 🍖After hiking, feast on sizzling BBQ, tender grilled fish, aromatic stews, addictive skewers, burgers, and snack street bites! Pair it with lakeside views—pure bliss! 📌Pro Tips: 🐾There’s also an animal park and a no-power playground—perfect for kids! Plenty of shade and rest spots to recharge.