Minerals in the steamy hot springs have colored the surrounding area, making it look like the palette of an impressionist painter. In such extreme conditions, only the most resilient plants can survive.

Changbai Mountain in northeast China is named after its iconic, perpetually white snow-capped peaks. The 14-episode Changbai Mountain Series reveals a "natural museum," as it is one of the best-preserved forest ecosystems in the world.

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 1: Gift from the Volcano

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 2: Tianchi Lake

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 3: Lively Tundra Flowers

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 4: The Chinese Merganser

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