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Changbaishan National Nature Reserve Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Changbaishan National Nature Reserve

Covering an area of 2,000 km, the Changbai Mountains National Reserve is a large natural zoo and botanical garden, part of the UNESCO's Man and Biosphere Program. The Tianchi Lake (Heaven Lake), vertical scenery, aerial park, hot springs, and waterfalls are among the six local natural wonders. The mountains, covered with primitive forests, make an excellent tourist destination. Tianchi Lake is 13 km in circumference but cannot be walked around owing to the border withNorth Korea(Mount Paektu). Changbaishan has two separate areas- thenorthern slopeand thewestern slope. Heaven Lake is accessible from both sides of the reserve.The north and west entrances are separated by 100km. If you want to hike besides the tourist routes you have to have a guide. Just don't hike alone, and bring food and

Changbaishan National Nature Reserve Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:

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