Mao’er Mountain National Forest Park (帽儿山国家森林公园) is located in Yanji City, Jilin Province. The mountain is covered with a variety of trees such as pines, elms, poplars, and diverse shrubs. The park is home to wildlife, including pheasants and wild rabbits, and mushrooms thrive in its lush grasslands. The forest park offers convenient transportation, with roads connecting Yanji and Longjing passing through it. The natural observation points provide stunning views of the Burhatong River and the Hailanjiang River. Mao’er Mountain experiences a temperate monsoon climate, characterized by dry and windy springs, a rainy season from June to August, cool autumns, and cold winters. The average annual temperature ranges from 2°C to 6°C, with extreme lows reaching -23°C to -34°C, and highs between 34°C and 38°C.
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Basic Information
| Estimated Length of Tour | Half a day |
| Ticket Price | 40 RMB |
| Opening Hours | 24 hours a day throughout the year |
Location and Transportation
Mao’er Mountain National Forest Park is located in the western part of Yanji City, in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province, China. It is situated between the Hailanjiang River and the Burhatong River. Taking a taxi is the most convenient way to get there, as there are no nearby bus or subway services available.
Highlights of Mao’er Mountain National Forest Park
Changbai Mountain Botanical Garden: Located on the eastern side of Mao’er Mountain, this botanical garden covers an area of 44 hectares. It boasts dense forests and a wide variety of tree species, making it a great spot for sightseeing and leisure.
Tiger Sculpture Square: At the mountain entrance stands a tiger sculpture on a 3-meter-high base, with the tiger itself measuring 2 meters in height. The calligraphy “Tiger Roars at Changbai” by young artist Yang Qingshan is inscribed on the sculpture, symbolizing the indomitable and courageous spirit admired by the people of Yanbian.
Stone Tower: Originally used as a marker for climbers, each visitor would place a stone to commemorate their visit, with those who placed the most stones taking pride in their achievement. Over time, these stones accumulated to form a tower. The circular shape of the stone tower also symbolizes success and completeness, and it has since become a scenic feature of Mao’er Mountain.
Triangular Marker: At the mountain’s peak, there is a triangular aviation marker that stands over 3 meters tall. Visitors who reach the summit often rest here and circle the marker, three times to the left and three times to the right, silently wishing for health and safety.
Mountain Spring Water: About 3 kilometers southwest from the main entrance of the Folk Village, visitors will find three springs, the best known being Xiami Spring. The cool and pure spring water is a popular spot for tourists to collect and drink water during their visit.
