Place to visit
Mount Paektu, China: what it is and when to go
Mount Paektu is a volcano on the border between North Korea and China (长白山 백두산), at 2,750 m above sea level. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Volcano on the border between North Korea and China · Nature
- Local name
- 长白山 백두산
- Where
- China
- Elevation
- 2,750 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- PEK Beijing, 986 km as the crow flies
- Prominence
- 2600 m
- Coordinates
- 42.00726, 128.0564
What it is and where
Mount Paektu is a volcano on the border between North Korea and China (长白山 백두산), at 2,750 m above sea level.
Its coordinates are 42.00726, 128.0564; the nearest main airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK, Beijing), 986 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Prominence
- 2600 m
It is one of the Nature places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mount Paektu is September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,750 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:16
- FebBetter not10:22
- MarBetter not11:40
- AprBetter not13:09
- MayBetter not14:23
- JunPossible15:03
- JulPossible14:46
- AugPossible13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctPossible10:50
- NovBetter not9:34
- DecBetter not8:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ssangdu PeakMountain in North Korea19 km
- Changbai Mountain North Scenic AreaProtected area22 km
- Xitu DingziMountain in People's Republic of China38 km
- Cuocao DingziMountain in People's Republic of China42 km
- Qing DingziMountain in People's Republic of China45 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Nature
- Mount Everest: Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas
- K2: 2nd-highest mountain on Earth
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- Makalu: mountain in Nepal/China; 5th highest in the world
- Lhotse: mountain in Nepal
- Mount Kailash: mountain in Tibet, China
Every China place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Paektu?
It is a volcano on the border between North Korea and China (长白山 백두산 in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Mount Paektu?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,750 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57.
How do you get to Mount Paektu?
The nearest main airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 986 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ssangdu Peak, Changbai Mountain North Scenic Area, Xitu Dingzi. The rest is in the China guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Mount Paektu on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.