Julong Volcano Hot Spring (聚龙火山温泉)

Julong Volcano Hot Spring is a hot spring resort in the Erdaobaihe area of Antu County, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province, on the north slope of Changbai Mountain. The resort is built around volcanic spring water and is known in the region for outdoor pools set among forest, with a particular appeal in winter when bathers soak in steaming water while snow covers the trees and surrounding ground. The mood is that of a mountain leisure resort rather than a clinical or minimalist day spa, with a family-friendly and group-oriented atmosphere.

The core offering is the thermal bathing itself. Open-air thermal pools of varying temperatures sit alongside indoor mineral pools, giving visitors a choice between outdoor soaking in the cold air and a warmer, more sheltered option. Foot and body massage are available as add-ons, and winter snow-view bathing is the seasonal signature. The water is volcanic and mineral-rich, and local promotion emphasises its relaxing and skin-conditioning qualities, although visitors should treat such claims as marketing rather than medical fact.

Treatment is largely self-directed. Most guests pay a single entry fee, roughly CNY 150 to 300 depending on season and package, and move between pools at their own pace, with massage sold separately on request. Therapists are resort staff rather than practitioners of a named regional tradition, and the resort's reputation rests on its setting and water rather than a branded treatment menu. Facilities typically include changing rooms, lockers, rest areas and food outlets, and many visitors combine the soak with a stay at hotels in Erdaobaihe.

Booking is flexible. Walk-in entry is normally possible, but tickets and packages are widely sold in advance through platforms such as Trip.com and Meituan, often at a discount, and advance purchase is sensible on weekends, Chinese holidays and peak winter periods. Typical opening hours run from about 10AM to 10PM, though they should be verified by season. A visit generally lasts three to four hours.

As elsewhere in China, swimwear is mandatory in mixed pools, and a swimming cap may be requested. Visitors with heart conditions, high blood pressure or pregnancy should limit time in hot water and consult a doctor beforehand.