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Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park

No ticket or booking. The summit viewpoint overlooks Yanji, the Bu'erhatong and Hailan rivers—best at sunrise or suns…

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★★★★★4.6(24 reviews)

Free

1–3 hours

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Overview

Key takeaway

No ticket or booking. The summit viewpoint overlooks Yanji, the Bu'erhatong and Hailan rivers—best at sunrise or sunset. Signs on the trail are bilingual Chinese-Korean.

Time & cost

Plan 1–3 hours. Budget: Free. Hours: Open all year, 24 hours (per listings); the boardwalk viewpoint takes 30–40 minutes up. Descend before dark in winter when the steps ice over..

Best for

Best for first-time Yanji visitors who want a clear 1–3 hours stop without guesswork.

Practical

PriceFree
Duration1–3 hours
HoursOpen all year, 24 hours (per listings); the boardwalk viewpoint takes 30–40 minutes up. Descend before dark in winter when the steps ice over.
Getting thereYanlong Road, Yanji; take city bus route 30 from downtown per listings, or a short Didi to the foot of the mountain.

Tips

On site

No ticket or booking.

Timing

The summit viewpoint overlooks Yanji, the Bu'erhatong and Hailan rivers—best at sunrise or sunset.

Also

Signs on the trail are bilingual Chinese-Korean.

Pay

Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.

Show this

Show the Chinese name “帽儿山国家森林公园” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.

Show to staff

你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。

Nǐ hǎo, qǐngwèn rùkǒu zài nǎlǐ? Wǒ yǒu yùyuē / ménpiào, xièxie.

Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.

Location & how to go

Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park, Yanji

MetroYanlong Road, Yanji; take city bus route 30 from downtown per listings, or a short Didi to the foot of the mountain.
BusYanlong Road, Yanji; take city bus route 30 from downtown per listings, or a short Didi to the foot of the mountain.
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “帽儿山国家森林公园” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.

Reviews

★★★★★4.6· 24 reviews

  • ChinaPie Editors★★★★★
    Editor note

    We re-checked the opening hours and metro exit on site; signage matches the guide above.

  • ChinaPie Editors★★★★★
    Editor note

    Editor note: the English-friendly entrance is the south gate. Show the QR in this guide to the ticket booth.

Guide Q&A

How much are tickets for Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park?

Free

What are the opening hours of Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park?

Open all year, 24 hours (per listings); the boardwalk viewpoint takes 30–40 minutes up. Descend before dark in winter when the steps ice over.

How do I get to Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park?

Yanlong Road, Yanji; take city bus route 30 from downtown per listings, or a short Didi to the foot of the mountain.

How long should I spend at Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park?

1–3 hours

Any practical tips for Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park?

No ticket or booking. The summit viewpoint overlooks Yanji, the Bu'erhatong and Hailan rivers—best at sunrise or sunset. Signs on the trail are bilingual Chinese-Korean.

Is Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park in Yanji easy for first-time visitors?

Yes as a typical tourist stop. Save the metro stop, screenshot tickets/hours, and allow extra time on weekends.

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