A view of the sacred waters of the mountain - Changbaishan Tianchi travelogue 61

The Changbaishan Tianchi is located at the top of the volcanic cone, the main peak of Changbaishan, and is a must-see in all seasons. The sixteen peaks are surrounded by a calm lake, and the deep blue water is particularly attractive under the clear blue sky. Summer is the best time to see Tianchi, as there are relatively few clouds and fog, so you have a better chance of catching a glimpse of its true beauty.

Changbai Mountain is a dormant volcano and the water in its crater becomes a lake, forming Tianchi.

Entrance to Changbai Daylight Scenic Area

The Tianchi is 2189m above sea level and is inundated with visitors in early summer

The base camp near Tianchi, the top of the volcanic cone on the main peak of Changbai Mountain, through which visitors must pass to reach Tianchi

Tianchi is slightly elliptical, measuring 4.4 kilometres from north to south and 3.37 kilometres from east to west. The pool is like a magnificent jade set amidst the majestic peaks of the Changbai Mountains.

The sky over the pool is unpredictable, sometimes cloudy and foggy, drizzling rain; sometimes the clouds and fog converge, the sky is clear and clear, painted "water brimming with light and good, the mountain is empty and rain is also strange" the wonderful Tianchi landscape

Throughout the year, the pond is often surrounded by clouds and fog, making it difficult to see its face, and it is said that only those who are lucky can see the full view.

Located at the top of the volcanic cone on the main peak of Changbai Mountain, Tianchi is a must-see in all seasons.

The lake is as clear and blue as a mirror. It is surrounded by 16 peaks, reflecting the light and shadow of the lake.

Changbaishan Tianchi is the largest volcanic lake in China and the deepest alpine lake in the world.

Most of the time the pools are cloudy, but today we could see the North Korean side clearly

At the top of the mountain, you can see a magnificent array of peaks, sixteen of which is surrounded by a calm lake, which is a deep, deep blue against a clear blue sky.

The border was redrawn by the Chinese and Korean governments in 1962 at the request of Kim Il Sung, who wanted to "establish a holy place for the Korean revolution".

A narrow channel between Tianhuo Peak and Longmen Peak overflows into the Changbai Waterfall, the main source of the Songhua River

The Changbai Waterfall is like an inclined staircase, cascading straight down to form a 68 metre drop.