Changbai Mountains


The Changbai Mountains or Jangbaek Mountains are a mountain range on the border between China and North Korea (41°41' to 42°51'N; 127°43' to 128°16'E). The range extends from the Northeast Chinese provinces of Jilin and Liaoning to the North Korean provinces of Ryanggang and Chagang. Most peaks exceed 2,000 metres in height, with the highest mountain being the Changbai Mountain (In Korean, called Baekdu Mountain).