Mojie Rime Valley
长白山魔界
A stretch of the lower Erdao Baihe River that does not freeze in winter. On frigid mornings, mist rises from the water, and the trees on both banks are covered in rime frost. This is a winter photography mecca on Changbai Mountain.
Mojie (Demon Realm) is a section of the Naitou River near Hongfeng Village in Erdaobaihe Town, Antu County. This stretch of river does not freeze over in winter. On bitterly cold mornings, thick mist rises from the river and mingles with the rime-covered trees, fallen trunks and small islands in the river. When the light filters through the mist, the scene looks otherworldly, which is why photographers call it the “Demon Realm.” The best time to see it is around sunrise in winter. The colder and calmer the morning, the better the effect. The scenic area has wooden boardwalks and viewpoints along the river, and rime rafting is offered in winter. The drive from Erdaobaihe Town takes about 30 minutes, so set out early. Temperatures on winter mornings can drop to -30°C, so dress warmly and keep camera batteries close to your body.
Opening hours
Winter, about 06:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Meirensong Forest Park
- Erdaobaihe Town
- Changbai Mountain Natural History Museum
- Naitoushan Village
- Changbaishan Heping Ski Resort
- Underground Forest
- Lüyuantan (Green Abyss Pool)
- Xiaotianchi (Changbai Lake)