Wangtiane Scenic Area
望天鹅风景区
A basalt columnar-jointed gorge in Changbai County, with extensive six-sided stone columns, ice falls and primeval forest. It is a new scenic spot on the southern foothills of Changbai Mountain, and its popularity is rising fast.
Wangtiane Scenic Area lies in Changbai Korean Autonomous County of Baishan City. Basalt plateaus formed by volcanic eruptions have been cut by rivers into a gorge. Its most distinctive feature is the large expanse of six-sided columnar joint walls. Other attractions include waterfall groups, primeval forest and alpine plateaus. Wooden boardwalks and glass walkways follow the gorge, and a visit takes about 3–4 hours. In winter the waterfalls freeze and snow covers the columns, creating unique scenery. Autumn foliage is also famous. The scenic area is about 50 km from Changbai County town and can be combined with the Changbai Mountain south slope and the Lingguang Pagoda. It is far from Erdaobaihe, so self-driving is more convenient. Mountain roads ice over in winter, so take care.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Jinjiang Grand Canyon
- Wangchi Lake
- Changbai Mountain South Slope
- Alpine Garden (West Slope)
- Tizi River
- Yalu River Grand Canyon
- Changbai Mountain West Slope
- Changbai Mountain Heaven Lake (North Slope)