Paektu Mountain
Straddling the North Korean and Chinese border, this volcano is known in China as Changbai Mountain. The highest mountain in North Korea, the Korean Peninsula and Northeast China, the mountain plays an important mythological and cultural role in both contemporary Korean states, such as being mentioned in both of their national anthems and its depiction on the National Emblem of North Korea.
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Category
Active Volcano
Secondary Category (If any)
Mountain
Spanning Countries or Regions
Ryanggang Province (North Korea) & Jilin Province (China)
Parent Range
Changbai & Baekdudaegan
Known For
Famous Mountain in North Korea & South Korea
Summit Caldera Lake "Heaven Lake"
Day Trip from Major Cities
Day Trip from Baishan (Jilin) or Liaoyuan (Jilin) or Tonghua (Jilin) or Changchun possible
Location
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Paektu Mountain, North Korea
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