Changbai Mountain West Slope (1,442 steps to Tianchi)
长白山西景区（天池西坡） · Chángbái Shān Xī Jǐngqū (Tiānchí Xīpō)
The wider, face-on view of Tianchi: from the end of the shuttle road you climb 1,442 steps (about 900 m) to the rim beside a China–North Korea boundary marker. Lower down are the Jinjiang Grand Canyon, Ladder River and alpine flower meadows.
Take it slowly: the steps start at about 2,000 m and the air is thin. The rim has a boundary marker with North Korea, and the border runs through the lake: stay on the Chinese side of the railings, follow staff instructions and do not photograph guards or border installations.
- Opening hours
- Open all year. Summer 2026 notices: tickets checked 07:30–13:30 at the visitor centres; Jinjiang Grand Canyon open until 17:00 (until 30 September). Shorter hours from November to April, and the summit often closes for weather. To be confirmed
- Price
- Entry ¥105 + compulsory eco shuttle bus ¥85 (the walk up the 1,442 steps is free). A line bus from the Baixi or Chixi transport hubs to the gate costs ¥14–19. In winter, a snowmobile ride to the summit is about ¥165.
- How to book
- Same system as the North Slope: real-name tickets on the official “长白山” WeChat account or mini-program, up to 7 days ahead, with your passport; one set per slope within 7 days; free refund on the day if unused. Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- The West Slope is entered from Fusong County (Baishan). Easiest is to fly into Changbaishan Airport (NBS), close to the west side, and stay in the Chixi or resort area. From Erdaobaihe, two daily buses run from the Chibei bus station to Chixi (¥26), or hire a car (about 1.5–2 hours). To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 吉林省长白山保护开发区池西区长白山西景区
Photo: Antigng · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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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