Yanbian

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At a Glance

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Seasonal conditions vary across Yanbian; check current opening, weather and transport information for each destination.
Climate
Weather and access vary between Yanji, mountain areas and border destinations; check local conditions before travelling.

Top Attractions

01Built Heritage

Chinese Korean Folk Park

中国朝鲜族民俗园

Admission

An adult ticket is listed at CNY 30; online discounts depend on the ticket provider.

Typical Visit

30–50 minutes for a quick walk; 2–3 hours with costume photos.

02City Guide

Yanji Dinosaur Kingdom

延吉恐龙王国

Admission

An adult ticket has been listed at about CNY 238.

Typical Visit

Allow a full day.

03City Guide

Yanji Dinosaur Museum

延吉恐龙博物馆

Admission

An adult ticket is listed at CNY 30.

Typical Visit

1–2 hours for a full visit; 40–60 minutes for Hall 2 only.

04City Guide

Yanji Dinosaur Hot Spring

延吉恐龙温泉

Admission

Recent ticket listings show a CNY 138 adult hot spring ticket, a CNY 98 child ticket and a CNY 79 adult evening ticket; the hot spring-only ticket does not include the water park.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for a relaxed visit; 1.5–2 hours for a short soak.

05Nature Escape

Maoershan National Forest Park

帽儿山国家森林公园

Admission

Check current ticket availability and inclusions before your visit.

Typical Visit

About 2 hours for the summit walk.

06Historic Walk

Yanbian Museum

延边博物馆

Admission

Choose your focus and arrive before the last-admission cutoff rather than trying to cover every gallery.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for all galleries; 40–60 minutes for highlights.

07Cultural Stop

Yanbian University Signboard Street

延边大学网红墙

Admission

Check current ticket availability and inclusions before your visit.

Typical Visit

15–20 minutes for a walk; 40–60 minutes with photo stops.

08Cultural Stop

Colorful Arirang

五彩阿里郎

Admission

For your date, check the ticket categories, seating plan, seat-selection method and entry pass before purchase.

Typical Visit

About 60 minutes; an evening performance.

09City Guide

Tumen National Gate Scenic Area

图们国门景区

Admission

This is an itinerary estimate; ticket checks, queues, walking and time at the viewpoint affect the actual visit.

Typical Visit

30–45 minutes for the gate; 1.5–2 hours with a riverside walk.

10Nature Escape

Fangchuan Scenic Area

防川风景区

Admission

They are not automatically included in a Longhu Pavilion ticket or shuttle route.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours at Longhu Pavilion; 2–3 hours with the walkways.

11Cultural Stop

Liudingshan Cultural Tourism Area

六鼎山文化旅游区

Admission

Check admission, shuttle fares and package tickets separately, including what each covers.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours for the core route.

12Nature Escape

Changbai Mountain Scenic Area

长白山景区

Admission

Published ticket information puts the North and West visitor centres about 100 km apart and the North and South centres about 170 km apart.

Typical Visit

5–6 hours for a shorter North Slope visit; 7–8 hours for a fuller visit.

13City Guide

Changbai Mountain Julong Volcano Hot Spring

长白山聚龙火山温泉

Admission

If non-hotel visitors are being admitted, they need a separate day ticket.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours.