Yanji

Yanji, China

The city in Jilin province is a pivotal point of northeast China's "Golden Economic Circle". Majestic Changbai Mountain, intriguing folk customs of the Korean minority group, the site which affords the views of three countries and spectacular wintry snowy landscapes make Yanji appeal to travelers.

Getting around

• Changbai Mountain

  This picture - perfect scenic area amazes with its ponds, waterfalls, hot springs, canyons, primeval forests and pristine snowy landscapes. The showstopper is Tianchi - a blue body of water gets trapped in a volcanic cone and forms the heavenly lake.

• Views of three countries at one spot

  The top of the watchtower affords views of the Japan Sea ahead, Russia on the left and North Korea on the right.

• Village of Korean ethnic group

  This idyllic village close to the town of Antu is inhabited by 86 families is an interesting window on the folk customs of the Korean ethnic minority group in China.

  
  
  
• Maoer Mountain National Forest Park

  Hike through primeval forests, gorge yourself on stunning sceneries or experience folk customs. It's a good daytrip destination for nature freaks.