Recommended Travel Itineraries for Wudalianchi

The beautiful and magical Wudalianchi is world-famous for its unique volcanic landscapes.

The mineral springs of Yaoquan Mountain have enjoyed a long-standing reputation. For nearly a hundred years, the spring water here has been used for medical treatment. At the foot of Yaoquan Mountain lie the South Spring, North Spring and Bubbling Spring, while the Kangda Spring was later discovered at the foot of Huoshaoshan (Burnt Mountain). The South and North Springs are designated for drinking therapy. Their cool, slightly pungent spring water aids digestion, relieves pain, calms nerves, improves sleep and promotes diuresis, and delivers remarkable curative effects especially for gastric ulcers, gastritis and other digestive ailments. (Duration: about half a day)

After lunch, head to Laoheishan. The mountain is surrounded by lava plateaus covering a total area of 65 square kilometres. Lava erupted during ancient volcanic eruptions flowed south along the Baihe River, forming a winding 10-kilometre-long "Lava Dragon", a spectacular natural wonder and an ideal spot to observe diverse lava formations. (Duration: about half a day)

Have lunch in Yaoquan Town.

Spend two days admiring magnificent volcanic scenery, savouring the tranquil lakes, embracing nature’s gifts in Wudalianchi and experiencing the unparalleled charm of volcanic mineral springs.

Take your time exploring the Wudalianchi Scenic Area on the first day. It boasts elegant mountains, serene waters, magical springs, bizarre rocks and unique caves. The five interconnected lakes are dotted with countless ponds, marshes, springs and streams, and numerous mineral spring vents keep gushing endlessly. Immerse yourself in this precious heritage left by Quaternary volcanic activities.

It is recommended to dine within the scenic area.

It is recommended to stay inside the scenic area.

Visit Shankou Lake Tourist Area in the morning. Dominated by natural scenery, it consists of eight zones including a water entertainment area, aquatic maze and waterfowl sanctuary, making it a perfect destination for wild swimming and rafting. Natural landmarks scatter along both banks of the lake, such as Stone Ape Mountain, Carefree Stone, Bashful Stone, Golden Turtle Island and Fort Island. Over a hundred bird species inhabit the area, including mandarin ducks, red-crowned cranes, grey cranes, wild geese and Chinese mergansers, alongside large herds of wild boar, sika deer and other wild animals. Shankou Lake Tourist Area is a top destination for eco-friendly green tourism. (Duration: about half a day)

After lunch, go to Bubbling Spring for wellness therapy. The mineral water of Bubbling Spring is a low-temperature cold mineral spring with a water temperature of 5.6°C. It contains abundant carbon dioxide gas and fourteen trace elements essential to the human body. The contents of iron, manganese, strontium, zinc, cobalt and copper are well-proportioned, nearly matching the ion ratio in human blood. (Duration: about half a day)