Julong Hot Springs
聚龙温泉群
A cluster of volcanic hot springs at the foot of Changbai Waterfall, with dozens of vents at 60–83°C, ground stained gold and jade-green by sulphur, and hot-spring boiled eggs, a must-try “taste of Changbai Mountain.”
Julong Hot Springs lies about 900 m downstream of Changbai Waterfall on the north slope. Within an area of about 1,000 square metres there are 47 vents, with water temperatures mostly between 60°C and 83°C, the highest reaching 83°C. This is direct evidence of volcanic activity in the Changbai Mountains. The spring water contains hydrogen sulphide and other minerals, which stain the surrounding rock and soil in gold, jade green and ochre. Steam rises all year round, and the scene is especially striking in the snow in winter, which is where the name “Julong” (Gathering Dragons) comes from. The most popular activity is hot-spring boiled eggs. The scenic area boils eggs and corn in the spring water. Eggs cost about 10 yuan for 3–5, and the yolks cook first while the whites set halfway, giving a distinctive flavour. Nearly every visitor tries them. A boardwalk beside the springs lets you watch the vents spout up close, but touching the water to test its temperature is forbidden. Further downstream are the Changbai Mountain Hot Spring Bathhouse and several hot-spring hotels, such as Lanjing Hot Spring and the Julong Hot Spring Resort, where you can bathe after your visit. An outdoor hot-spring bath in the snow is the signature winter experience on Changbai Mountain, at about 150–300 yuan. Admission is included in the north slope scenic area ticket. A visit takes about 30 minutes and shares a boardwalk with Changbai Waterfall. Getting there: get off at the Waterfall stop on the north slope eco-shuttle bus and walk about 10 minutes. Notes: the water is extremely hot, so keep children supervised. The sulphur smell is strong, and the boardwalk ices over in winter.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–16:30 (follows scenic area hours; hot spring baths open until evening)
Nearby sights
- Changbai Waterfall
- Heifengkou Pass
- Xiaotianchi (Changbai Lake)
- Lüyuantan (Green Abyss Pool)
- Changbai Mountain Heaven Lake (North Slope)
- Changbai Mountain West Slope
- Underground Forest
- Tizi River