Lafashan National Forest Park
拉法山国家森林公园
A forest park in Jiaohe known for its strange peaks, rock formations and caves, and its autumn foliage. Ideal for a day of hiking.
Lafashan lies in Jiaohe City, about 80 km from downtown Jilin City. It is known for its granite peaks, bizarre rock formations and numerous natural caves, with a local saying about “81 caves.” The mountain has an old temple and mountain walkways. Its autumn foliage coincides with the Jiaohe Red Leaf Valley, so the two can be visited in one day. Reaching the summit takes some effort. The full route takes 3–4 hours, so wear non-slip shoes. Admission follows the scenic area announcement, and some trails close in winter. Jilin City has high-speed trains to Jiaohe, and from there you need to take a taxi to the scenic area.
Opening hours
08:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Jiaohe Red Leaf Valley
- Zhuque Mountain National Forest Park
- Longtan Mountain Park
- Songhua Lake & Vanke Songhua Lake Resort
- Jilin Confucian Temple
- Jilin Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Jilin City Museum (Meteorite Museum) & Century Square
- Jiangnan Park