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Baishan
Spend 2 days to see the main natural sights and festivals; one day works only if you skip museums and hot‑springs.
Baishan in Jilin Province offers mountain scenery, lakes and cultural sites. Train access is slow, so plan a short stay focused on nature and seasonal festivals.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (mild weather, festivals)
- avoid Jan–Feb (very cold winters)
- Airport
- NBS
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Baishan110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Baishan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyBaishan is generally safe; main risks are cold winter weather and occasional delayed trains—keep valuables secure and dress for the cold.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckNBS Changbaishan Airport (About 1.5 h by taxi from Baishan city centre; limited flights from Beijing, Shanghai and Changchun (check)).
- Getting aroundLimited public transport; use local buses or taxis.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealLocal noodle soup¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (bottle)¥8–12 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥200 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥450 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · Mid CN¥400 (≈ US$60) · High CN¥650 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NBS Changbaishan Airport (About 1.5 h by taxi from Baishan city centre; limited flights from Beijing, Shanghai and Changchun (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
Feb
Avoid
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
Mar
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
not flagged
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Baishan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
5 rd
Feb
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
5 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
6 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Limited public transport; use local buses or taxis. Walking is feasible in the city centre and to nearby parks.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Heavenly Lake
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min
Local bus from Baishan city centre, about 30 min; walk 10 min to lake entrance
Scenic lake with walking trails; best in summer and autumn.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Huashen Hotel
central location, basic rooms
Beishan Hotel
near Hunjiang Street, budget option
Baishan Baishun Ludian
family‑run, simple amenities
Hongxiang Hotel
close to train station
Yangguang Hotel
mid‑range, city centre
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥400–600 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 2 nights × CN¥300 | CN¥600 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × CN¥400 | CN¥800 |
| Train Jilin → Baishan (one way)1 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥120 |
| Local bus/taxi day pass1 × CN¥50 · check | CN¥50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥157 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥864 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,727≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Local noodle soup | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beer (bottle) | ¥8–12 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Entrance to Changbai Hot Springs | ¥30–60 (≈ US$5–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train from Jilin or Changchun is slow and may be delayed; check schedules in advance.
- Winters are among the coldest in China; dress warmly for outdoor activities.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Shenyang (check address); other nations use consulates in Changchun or Beijing.
My embassy: —
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Baishan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (mild weather, festivals) · avoid Jan–Feb (very cold winters) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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