Heaven Lake Half-Day Tour from the North Slope

This half-day tour takes you straight to the top of Changbaishan — Heaven Lake, the caldera lake that sits on the border between China and North Korea. It is the one sight almost every visitor comes for, and doing it in a half-day keeps the rest of your day free.

Sample itinerary

• 08:30 Hotel pickup, drive to the North Slope gate
• 09:30 Transfer to the 4WD shuttle and climb to the crater rim
• 10:00 Walk the viewing platforms around Heaven Lake, time for photos
• 11:15 Descend and stop at Changbai Waterfall and Julong hot springs
• 12:30 Return to Changbaishan city

Good to know

Heaven Lake is often hidden by cloud or closed in bad weather; the itinerary may adjust to the day's conditions. Temperatures at the rim are 10-15°C lower than in the city, so bring a warm layer even in summer. The 4WD shuttle is included and the only way up.

Highlights

• Skip-the-line entrance to the North Slope scenic area with a private guide
• 4WD shuttle up to the crater rim for a close look at Heaven Lake
• Photo stops at Changbai Waterfall, the 68-metre cascade fed by the lake
• Short walk on the boardwalk over Julong hot springs and their steaming vents

What’s included

• English-speaking guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• North Slope entrance tickets and 4WD shuttle
• Bottled water
• Travel insurance

What’s not included

• Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
• Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
• Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
• Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel pickup in Changbaishan city area.