Changbai Waterfall (North Slope)
长白瀑布 · Chángbái Pùbù
The 68 m waterfall where Tianchi’s outflow drops out of the crater, reached by a short walk in the North Slope area; nearby are the Julong hot springs, where eggs are boiled in the volcanic water, and the Green Abyss Pool.
Booking requiredBring your passport1–1.5 hours including the hot springs
Tip
Do the summit first while the morning is clear, then come down for the waterfall, which looks good in any weather. Try the hot-spring eggs and corn sold by the path.
- Opening hours
- Same as the North Slope (summer 2026: tickets checked 07:00–14:30); the path may close in winter or after rockfalls To be confirmed
- Price
- Included in the North Slope ticket (¥105 + eco shuttle ¥85); the summit vehicle is not needed for the waterfall
- How to book
- Book the North Slope ticket on the official “长白山” WeChat account or mini-program with your passport. Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- Eco shuttle bus inside the North Slope area to the waterfall stop, then about 20 minutes’ walk on a paved path. To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 吉林省长白山保护开发区池北区长白山北景区长白瀑布
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Checked against these sources on 2026-10-02. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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