Park of China
Overview
| Designation | National Park of China (fourth batch) |
| Province | Jilin |
| Location | Helong, Yanbian, Jilin |
| Mountains | Changbai Mountains |
| Latitude, longitude | 42.3, 129.1 Google Maps |
| Nearby sites | Heaven Lake of Changbai Mountain 87km, Fangchuan 126km, Jingpo Lake 176km, Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park 186km Search nearby |
| Highlights | Mountain forest |
| Highest point | 920 m |
| Nearby cities | Yanji (Jilin) |
| Themes | Hill, Forest |
About
Xianjingtai lies in Dehua township, Helong, Yanbian prefecture, Jilin, at the foot of the Changbai Mountains, 30 km from the city and 8 km from the Tumen River on the North Korean border; its sights are the Xianjing Terrace, Gaoli Peak and Camel Peak.
It is in the fourth batch of national parks of China (national scenic areas) named by the State Council in 2002.
Travel tips
Getting there: go first to Yanji, which has Chaoyangchuan Airport and a railway station, and then by road to Helong, about an hour. Xianjingtai is in Nanping Town, Helong.
Location: the park is close to the Tumen River on the border, so carry your ID card.
Main sights: Xianjingtai, Goryeo Peak and Camel Peak are low mountains at the foot of the Changbai range; the visit is mainly forest scenery along mountain roads and paths.
Time: half a day to a day is enough, usually combined with a wider trip around Helong and Yanji.
Season: summer and autumn bring dense forest and good autumn colour; winter is long, snow is deep and mountain roads are difficult.
Where to stay: Helong or Yanji is more convenient; lodging around the park is limited.
Nearby: Fangchuan lies to the south and Changbai Mountain's Heaven Lake to the west, but each needs its own time.
Photo credits: Peaks of Xianjingtai, Hualong, Yanbian, Jilin: 冥想 (CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons)
Nearby
| World Heritage | Changchuan Tomb No. 1, 2, 4 255km, Haotai Wangbei 270km, Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom 294km |
| National parks of China | Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park 186km |
| National parks | Fangchuan 126km, Jingpo Lake 176km, Songhua Lake 236km |
| AAAAA attractions | Heaven Lake of Changbai Mountain 87km, Liudingshan Cultural Tourist Area 131km |
| AAAA attractions | Qinglong Fishery Scenic Area 48km, Hongshifeng Scenic Area 50km, Piyanshan Hot Spring Ancient Village Scenic Area 54km |
| UNESCO Global Geoparks | Changbaishan UNESCO Global Geopark 89km |
| Historical sites | Shirengou Site 24km, Helong Dadong Site 27km |
| National geoparks | Fusong National Geopark 119km |
| Nature reserves | Tianfozhishan National Nature Reserve 49km, Baishan Siberian Musk Deer National Nature Reserve 74km, Changbaishan National Nature Reserve 79km |