Alpine Garden (West Slope)
长白山高山花园
The alpine tundra zone above the timberline on the west slope, where cowhide rhododendron, alpine poppy and globeflower carpet the slopes in early summer, a rare alpine flower sea in China.
The Alpine Garden is an alpine tundra area on the west slope at an altitude of about 1,800–2,000 m. From late June to mid-July each year, cowhide rhododendron, alpine poppy, globeflower and Changbai gentian bloom in turn, covering the hillsides in yellow, white and purple. It is known as the “Sky Garden.” The eco-shuttle to the west slope passes through here, and in some seasons there are stops on the tundra trails where you can get off and admire the flowers from the wooden boardwalk. The tundra ecosystem is fragile, so stay on the boardwalk and do not trample or pick plants. Winds are strong at this altitude and UV is intense, so bring sun protection and warm clothing. Flowering periods vary considerably from year to year, so check the scenic area’s official account for bloom reports before setting off.
Opening hours
Follows West Slope scenic area hours
Nearby sights
- Wangchi Lake
- Tizi River
- Jinjiang Grand Canyon
- Changbai Mountain West Slope
- Changbai Mountain Heaven Lake (North Slope)
- Changbai Waterfall
- Julong Hot Springs
- Heifengkou Pass