Changbai Mountains
The
Changbai (Changbaek) Mountains
or
Changbaishan
are a
mountain range
on the border between
China
and
North Korea
. The range represents the mythical birthplace of Bukūri Yongon, ancestor of
Nurhaci
and the
Aisin Gioro
Imperial family, who were the founders of the
Manchu state
and the Chinese
Qing dynasty
. The name literally means "Perpetually White Mountain Region" (in
Mandarin
; "Range" in Korean). The highest peak is
Baitou (Paektu) Mountain
(2,744 m), which is the source of the
Songhua
,
Tumen (Tuman)
and
Yalu (Amnok)
rivers. The Changbaishan region is known for the cultivation of a variety of
ginseng
.
See also
Geography of China
Geography of North Korea
List of Korea-related topics
Changbai Mountains Changbai Mountains Changbai Mountains
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