Changbai Mountains in northeastern China's Jilin Province is home to many unique species. Among them, the Chinese merganser is a signature endangered species. It is a migratory bird that breeds here and spends winters in the south. Watch this video sent back by CGTN Nature's film crew at Changbai Mountains to learn more about this beautiful region.

Changbai Mountains lie on the border between northeastern China and the DPRK. Baitou peak is the tallest peak of Changbai Mountains at an elevation of 2,691 meters.

Summer at the ‘heaven lake’ of the Changbai Mountains

(Cover image provided by CGTN Nature film crew.)

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