Baishan
People's Republic of China · Asia
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About Baishan
Baishan is a prefecture-level city in southeastern Jilin province, in the Dongbei (northeastern) part of China. "白山" literally means "White Mountain", and is named after Changbai Mountain. Baishan borders Yanbian to the east, Tonghua to the southwest, Jilin City to the north, and North Korea to the south.
Baishan is to be granted the title of China International Mineral Water City. In Baishan is the Baishan Dam.
In 1902, the Qing imperial government set up the Linjiang County in today's Baishan region. During the Manchukuo period, Linjiang county was under the jurisdiction of Tonghua. In March 1959, Jilin provincial government promoted Linjiang County to a county-level city and renamed it as Hunjiang City, which is still under the administration of Tonghua Prefecture. In 1985, Hunjiang City developed into a prefecture-level city, administerring three districts and three counties including Fusong, Jingyu and Changbai. The city was renamed to Baishan in April 1994 with the approval of the State Council.
Baishan has a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dwb, bordering...
Baishan travel guide
Understand
Baishan is neighbor to cities of Yanbian, Tonghua and Jilin. Yalujiang River separates it from North Korea in the south. Baishan is covered with mountains, hills and valleys with rivers winding across. Lava tableland is a special geographic feature of the land. It is wonderful to visit Baishan in every season of a year. Each year in summer, autumn and winter, the city holds different tourism festivals such as Wild Flowers Festival in spring, Red Leaves Festival in autumn as well as Ice and Snow Festival in winter. Be aware that, owing to its mountainous terrain and northerly latitude, the region has some of the coldest winters in China.
Getting there
By train from Jilin city or Changchun city, via Tonghua, however the train is slow and the physical condition is poor.
See
Heavenly Lake. Jinjiang Grand Canyon. Changbai Mountain Karst Caves. Longshan Lake Scenic Area. Yalujiang River Cruise. Beishan Park. Tang Dynasty Lingguang Pagoda. Puyi Abdication Site. Qidaojiang Meeting Site. Xianren Cave. Lushuihe International Hunting Field. Baishan Skiing Field. Changbai Hot Springs. Fusong Hot Springs.
Eat
The local cuisine is a fusion of North-Eastern Chinese with strong Korean influences. The Changbai mountains are rich in mushroom varieties, many of which are hard to find anywhere else in the world. Some varieties such as cloud ear fungus, lingzhi and ginseng are highly prized in China and also make excellent gifts.
Drink & nightlife
Songhua River Water (松花江水): As White Mountain City is situated in the Songhua River Basin, you can savor the crisp and refreshing Songhua River water, which is a pure and natural water source. Songhua Lake Liquor (松花湖酒): Songhua Lake is one of the famous attractions in White Mountain City, and the local area may produce some alcoholic beverages inspired by Songhua Lake, such as Songhua Lake Liquor. Herbal Tea from Forest Harvest (林区采摘的草本茶): The mountainous areas of White Mountain City likely offer herbal teas crafted from plants harvested in the forests, presenting a fresh and invigorating taste.
Sleep
Huashen Hotel, 114-4 Hunjiang Street. Beishan Hotel, 102 Hunjiang Street. Baishan Baishun Ludian, Xinhua Road. Hongxiang Hotel, 37 Tongjaing Road. Yangguang Hotel, 139 Hunjiang Street.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.