Located in the primitive forests of Changbeishan Nature Reserve, Jilin province, this is an increasingly developed resort, with alt 1640 to 1820M. There are two trails with lengths of 3000M total for mountain skiing, off piste about 5000M, one cable car about 600M.
Entrance fee for the Reserve, 5USD/p.p. Skiing cost, from 30USD/day.

Changbaishan is also Koreas 's most sacred mountain, and an area of outstanding natural beauty. Make sure you stay on the Chinese border though - that is North Korea on the other side, a hapless Brit went trekking at Changbaishan five years ago and ended up spending six weeks detained at Kim Il-Jong's pleasure until he could be diplomatically released. Good story down at the piste bar though.

The great thing about Changbaishan however is that this is an extinct volano, and at the top (reachable best via snow cat) the views are spectacular on the volcano's caldera, looking down at the frozen Lake Tien Chi far below, it's probably China's most scenic ski report. This is hardly a place for beginners though (Yabuli or Beidahu are best) but if off-piste is what you're looking for
- what could be better than skiing down an extinct volcano on the Chinese border with North Korea ? Plus afterwards the resort has 40 degree natural hot springs - signs there is still life in the magma far far below, and a great way to chill out amongst the snow.

Profile
Better Season for skiing: 01Nov to 01May.
Top alt: 1820M
Base alt: 1640M
Lifts: 1X600M

Total trails: 4
Alpine trails: 2, total length 3000meters with drop 130meters.
Terrain or cross country trail and winter: 2 trails, 5000meters in length through primitive forests.
captivity for free style: 100persons.

Snowboards: Yes
Ski Training Center : Yes
Ski instruction: Yes
Accommodation: 400beds

Getting There

Flight to Yanji, then by airport transfer or private car to Changbaishan, about 3 hours.

Tel: 0433-5746 088