Changbai Mountain South Slope (summer only)
长白山南景区（天池南坡） · Chángbái Shān Nán Jǐngqū (Tiānchí Nánpō)
The least crowded and most remote approach: the shuttle runs almost to the rim and a short walk brings a wide, full-moon view of Tianchi; on the way are twin waterfalls in birch forest, carbonised-wood sites and high wetlands.
Booking requiredBring your passportA full day plus long transfers; best with a hired car
Tip
Choose it only if you have already seen the North or West Slope or want to avoid the crowds. The Yalu River below is also the border with North Korea: stay on marked paths and do not photograph border installations.
- Opening hours
- Summer only: in 2026 it opened on 25 May and usually closes in late October. Tickets checked 08:00–14:30 (summer 2026 notice). The Yalu River Grand Canyon in this area was temporarily closed for maintenance in summer 2026. To be confirmed
- Price
- Entry ¥105 + compulsory eco shuttle bus ¥85
- How to book
- Same system as the other slopes: real-name tickets on the official “长白山” WeChat account or mini-program, up to 7 days ahead, with your passport. Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- The hardest slope to reach without a car: two daily buses run from the Chibei bus station in Erdaobaihe to Chinan (¥25), but the scenic area is still about 70 km from the Chinan hotel area. Hire a car and driver for the day, or join a local tour. To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 吉林省长白山保护开发区池南区长白山南景区
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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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