Changbai Mountain Guandong Cultural Park Scenic Area

The Changbai Mountain Guandong Cultural Park Scenic Area is situated in Dongqing Village, Yongqing Township, at the foot of Changbai Mountain in Antu County. With a history of over 1,200 years, Dongqing Village once served as the prefectural seat of the Balhae Kingdom and is also recognized as the birthplace of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

The scenic area showcases Shamanic culture alongside traditional living scenes of ancient ancestors, including the Manchu swastika kang heated bed, underground chimneys, three-sided courtyards and screen walls. It also recreates handicraft and farming workshops for leather tanning, pottery making, woodworking and grain processing. These distinctive displays can be seen everywhere throughout the park, highlighting the splendid and unique ethnic cultures of ancient times.

The park gathers abundant flora and fauna unique to Changbai Mountain. It features the Three Treasures of Northeast China: ginseng, pilose antler and sable, as well as forest frog, known as the Fourth Treasure of the Northeast. Furthermore, the scenic area functions as a patriotic education base. Its second core highlight is red tourism themed on the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Forces, with numerous well-preserved historical relics on-site. In addition, it boasts the most complete service facilities and functional motor service station along the tourist route to the Northern Slope of Changbai Mountain. The supporting facilities include a main gate, wooden plank trails, gazebos, lounges, restaurants, warehouses, ticket offices, local specialty stores and public restrooms.

Centered on the dual tourism themes of primeval forest ecology and Manchu folk customs, the park has been built into an eco-tourism destination featuring well-preserved ecological environments, gorgeous forest landscapes, distinctive wild woodland scenery, complete sightseeing and summer retreat amenities, and high-quality all-round services.

Judging from current and future tourism trends, travelers long to return to nature. A large number of domestic and overseas tourists yearn to sightsee, travel and explore in undisturbed primitive ecosystems. Their goals include indulging in the fresh, relaxed and harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature, receiving ecological education, boosting physical health, cultivating temperament, and appreciating pristine natural heritage. Meanwhile, the park plays an active role in preventing damage to primitive ecological environments.

The scenic area boasts profound historical heritage of Changbai Mountain and time-honored Shamanic culture, with organic integration of the two cultural threads. As the former Balhae prefectural seat, it was a crucial tribute passage through which the Balhae Kingdom paid homage to the Tang Dynasty. It is also the sacred birthplace of the Qing Dynasty. Every summer, the park is draped in lush emerald foliage amid blooming flowers. Mountain breezes sweep across the woods, swaying layers of greenery in a graceful dance embodying natural harmony, covering the entire forest with vibrant life.

The full sightseeing route of Guandong Cultural Park stretches less than 5 kilometers, yet within this short journey visitors can fully experience one of China’s most stunning forests: towering trees block out the sky, mountain streams run crystal clear, and rare flowers and herbs create a peaceful, soothing atmosphere. Inside this ancient woodland shaded by giant timber trees, chirping birds calm the mind, and crisp, pure air refreshes the soul. Immersed in this massive natural oxygen bar, guests can fully absorb the revitalizing vitality of primeval forests.

As a patriotic education base, the park’s red tourism zone commemorates the Da Sha River Blocking Battle, a famous campaign fought by the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Forces right on this land, with abundant preserved historical sites including the original secret army camps and many authentic reconstructed historical scenes.

Contact Number of the Scenic Area: 0433-5668788