Baekdu Mountain, Active stratovolcano at China-North Korea border.
Baekdu Mountain rises to 2,744 meters, featuring a large crater lake called Heaven Lake at its summit with a circumference of 14 kilometers.
The mountain experienced one of Earth's largest volcanic eruptions in 946 AD, which created the current caldera structure and transformed the surrounding landscape.
Korean and Manchu people regard the mountain as their ancestral homeland, with its image incorporated into North Korea's national emblem and various cultural symbols.
The mountain remains snow-covered for eight months annually, with temperatures ranging from 18°C in summer to -48°C during winter periods.
The crater lake serves as the source for three major rivers: the Songhua, Tumen, and Yalu, which flow through China and North Korea.
Location: Samjiyon
Location: Fusong County
Location: Antu County
Location: North Korea
Elevation above the sea: 2,744 m
Part of: Five Mountains of Korea
GPS coordinates: 41.99278,128.07722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:51
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