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  Station Information - Baitou Mountain
Baitou (Paektu) Mountain is a mountain on the border between China and North Korea.
The name means "White-Headed Mountain," and the mountain is the highest peak of the Changbai (Changbaek) Mountains, standing at 2,744 m.
The mountain is the source of the Songhua, Tumen (Tuman) and Yalu (Amnok) rivers.
www.stationinformation.com /encyclopedia/b/ba/baitou_mountain.html   (110 words)

  
 Baitou Mountain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Baitou Mountain, or Paektu Mountain, is a mountain on the border between China and North Korea, located at 42°00′24″N, 128°03′18″E.
The names Baitou shan and Paektu san both mean "white-headed mountain," and the mountain is the highest peak of the Changbai Mountains, standing at 2,750 m.
The mountain is the source of the Songhua, Tumen (Tuman/Duman) and Yalu (Amnok) rivers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Baitou_Mountain   (764 words)

  
 Changbai Mountains - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Changbaek Mountains, or the Changbai Mountains, are a mountain range on the border between China and North Korea.
The highest peak is Baitou (Paektu) Mountain (2,744 m), a volcano which is also often known simply as "Changbai Mountain." Baitou is the source of the Songhua, Tumen (Tuman) and Yalu (Amnok) rivers.
From 1700 to 2000 metres, vegetation is dominated by mountain birch and larch.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Changbai_Mountains   (429 words)

  
 baitou mountain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Baitou (Paektu) Mountain (白頭山 pinyin: bai2 tou2 shan1; Hangul: 백두산; Paektu-san or Baekdu-san) is a mountain on the border between China and North Korea.
The name Baitoushan means "White-Headed Mountain," and the mountain is the highest peak of the Changbai Mountains, standing at 2,744 m.
Some Dangun cults associated the mountain with the Dangun myth in the 20th century and helped to make it a symbol of Korean nationalism.
www.yourencyclopedia.net /Baitou_Mountain.html   (580 words)

  
 Jiri-san - Indopedia, the Indological knowledgebase
Jiri-san is a mountain in the south of South Korea.
It is often considered one of the three most important mountains in South Korea, with Halla-san and Seorak-san being the other two.
Jiri-san is considered the southern end of the mountain range Baekdudaegan, the "spine" of the peninsula incorporating the Taebaek and Sobaek mountain ranges.
www.indopedia.org /Jiri-san.html   (298 words)

  
 List of mountains - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Baitou (Paektu) Mountain (2,744 m) - highest mountain in Korea, on Chinese/North Korean border
Panachaicus - northernmost mountain of the Peloponnese, east of Patras, Greece
Mauna Loa a volcanic seamount that is earth's largest mountain, when measured from its base under the ocean.
open-encyclopedia.com /List_of_mountains   (1066 words)

  
 Korean Peninsula Encyclopedia Article, Description, History and Biography @ TheArts.us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Mountains cover 70 percent of the Korean Peninsula and arable plains are generally small and far in between the successive mountain ranges.
The peninsula has 8,460 kilometres of coastline, and the south and west coasts are highly irregular in particular; most of the 3,579 islands off the peninsula are found along the south and the west coasts.
However, Baekdu Mountain in the north and Hallasan in the south have crater lakes, indicating that they were active not long ago.
thearts.us /encyclopedia/Korean_Peninsula   (926 words)

  
 Changbai Mountains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Changbai (Changbaek) Mountains or Changbaishan are a mountain range on the border between China and North Korea.
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.
hallencyclopedia.com /Changbai_Mountains   (318 words)

  
 Baitou Mountain - China-related Topics BA-BD - China-Related Topics
The name Baitoushan means "White-Headed Mountain," and the mountain is the highest peak of the Changbai MountainsChangbai Mountains, standing at 2,744 m.
The mountain is the source of the Songhua RiverSonghua, Tumen RiverTumen (Tuman) and Yalu RiverYalu (Amnok) rivers.
During the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the Kangxi Emperor of ChinaKangxi Emperor designated the Baitou Mountain as the legendary birthplace of the imperial family Aisin Gioro followed a survey although it is no longer supported.
www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Baitou_Mountain   (703 words)

  
 Baitou Mountain
The Baitou Mountain or Baitoushan (白頭山 in pinyin: bai2 tou2 shan1, literal meaning: "White-Headed Mountain"), known as Paektu-san in Korean, is the highest peak of the Changbai Mountains (2,744 m) and marks the border between China and North Korea.
It is the highest mountain of the Korean peninsula.
The text of this article is licensed under the GFDL.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/mo/Mount_Paektu.html   (81 words)

  
 Restoration Omniangels North Korea
The 2,744 metres high Baitou Mountain is the tallest peak of the Changbai Mountains, It is also highest mountain on the Korean Peninsula and on Manchuria.
Formed when the mountain erupted around 1597 A.C.E., the lake which sometimes look like a sea, is 213-384 metres deep and 12-14 kilometers in circumference.
Baitou Mountain has been revered by the people living in the area.
www.spiritsongs.org /Angels_Angelic_Orders_Restoration_Omniangels_North_Korea.htm   (816 words)

  
 Jilin Changbaishan Mountain travel, Jilin trekking tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Baitou Mountain, its main peak, reaches 2700 km, and is the highest the peak in northeast of China.
Because of the gray or white rocks, the mountains are called Changbai(long and white) Mountains.
Near Baitou peak, the leftover 72 pools are called Longtan pools, which are extinguished craters.
www.achinatravel.com /travel_china/city/jilin/changbaishan/changbaishan.asp   (264 words)

  
 List of mountains - Gurupedia
Baitou (Paektu) Mountain (2744 m) - highest mountain in Korea, on Chinese/
Halla Mountain - volcano; highest peak in South Korea
Mauna Loa - Hawaii, a volcanic seamount that is earth's largest mountain, when measured from its base under the ocean.
www.gurupedia.com /l/li/list_of_mountains.htm   (609 words)

  
 List of mountains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Baitou (Paektu) Mountain (2744 m) - highest mountain in Korea on Chinese / North Korean border
Mauna Loa - Hawaii a volcanic seamount that is earth's largest mountain when from its base under the ocean.
Mountain and cave rescue, with lists of official rescue teams and posts: The handbook of the Mountain Rescue Committee
www.freeglossary.com /List_of_mountains   (983 words)

  
 Wikinfo | List of mountains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Mount Sinai - mountain in Egypt where Moses traditionally received the Ten Commandments
Baitou (Paektu) Mountain - highest mountain in Korea, on Chinese/North Korean border
Images, some of which are used under the doctrine of Fair use or used with permission, may not be available.
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=List_of_mountains   (535 words)

  
 Autumn at Changbai   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Changbai, located in the southeast of Jilin, curves toward the north of Chaoxian peninsula.
The mountains are called Changbai (always white) because of its gray rocks and the covering of snow that lasts for years.
Baitou Mountain, the main peak, with a height of 2691m, is the highest peak in North-Eastern China.
www.sacu.org /pic17.html   (52 words)

  
 Articles - List of mountains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Orjen - highest mountain of littoral Montenegro, during glacial periodes the heaviest glaciated Mediterranean mountain (1894 m)
Panachaicus - northernmost mountain of the Peloponnese, east of Patras, Greece (1,926 m)
This was long considered the hardest mountain climb in the world.
www.lastring.com /articles/List_of_mountains?mySession=70fadd2c9339373b8a332e3a404f1562   (1729 words)

  
 Yalu River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Yalu River used to be called Ba Water, and was given the present name in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) for its crystal-clear water and winding its way in the shape of a duck head.
It lies between China and North Korea as a boundary river, starting from Baitou Mountain, the highest peak of Changbai Mountains on the border of the two countries in the southeast of Jilin Province in China and running southwestward into the sea at Donggou County in Dandong City of Liaoning Province.
Along its banks, there are five famous resorts, namely the Shuifeng Lake, the Taiping Bay, the Tiger Mountain, the Grand Bridge and the East Port.
www.chinaculture.org /gb/en_travel/2003-09/24/content_34124.htm   (371 words)

  
 Waterfalls   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Huangguoshu waterfall, one of the largest in China, is situated over the Baishui River, one of the headstreams of the Dabang River in the Zhenning Bouyei-Miao Autonomous County southwest of Guizhou.
The Heavenly Pond waterfall is situated near the outlet of the Heavenly Pond atop Baitou Mountain on the China-Korea border southeast of Jilin.
The snowcapped Baitou Mountain blended with its lake and waterfall makes the place famous for its natural beauty.
www.accec.org /english/natural/waterfalls.htm   (737 words)

  
 Yalu River --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
It begins atop Baitou Mountain at a height of 9,000 feet (2,750 meters) above sea level, winds southward to Hyesan, North Korea, changes course to the northwest…
Its length is estimated to be 491 miles (790 km), and it drains an area of some 12,259 square miles (31,751 square km).
From a mountainous source in the Ch'ang-pai Mountains, the river flows...
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9277825   (841 words)

  
 CNTO - China National Tourist Office
Known as Huentong River in ancient times, the Songhua River flows from Tianchi Lake atop Baitou Mountain.
The water rolls down the mountain as if it fell from the heaven, hence it is also known as the Tianhe River (River from Heaven).
Facing the busy urban area across the river, this famous scenic resting spot is a sand bar embraced by lapping waters and edged by willow-lined embankments.
www.cnto.org /harbin.asp   (377 words)

  
 Ireland Information Guide , Irish, Counties, Facts, Statistics, Tourism, Culture, How   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Monte Rosa - Western Alps, Italy - Switzerland second highest mountain of Europe(4634 m)
Mount Elbrus, Caucasus (5642 m) - highest mountain at Europe's border to Asia
Mount Elbrus (5,642 m) - highest mountain in Caucasus, Russia and at Europe's Asian border
www.irelandinformationguide.com /List_of_mountains   (883 words)

  
 List of mountains
Baitou Mountain - highest point of Changbai Mountains
Kanchenjunga - Nepal-Sikkim border, third highest mountain in the world
See also: Mountain range, List of mountain ranges, List of volcanoes
www.fastload.org /li/List_of_mountains.html   (336 words)

  
 China-related Topics BA-BD Topic Center - China-Related Topics
Battle of Xiushui River During the Second Sino-Japanese War, Japanese artillery forces marched a long distance into the vast area of continental China.
Baitou Mountain END WikiProject Mountains infobox Baitou (Paektu) Mountain /Stron...
Battle of Xiangyang The Battle of Xiangyang is a six years battle of skirmishes, ground assault and the siege of the twin fortified cities of F...
www.famouschinese.com /public/China-Related_Topics_BA-BD.html   (1558 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
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Known as Huntong River in ancient times, it rises from the Tianchi Lake atop the Baitou Mountain.
The water rolls down the mountain as if it fell from the heaven, giving it another name, Tianhe River (River from Heaven).
www.chinacenter.umn.edu /resources/main_tip_harbin.htm   (475 words)

  
 Changbai Mountains: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about Changbai Mountains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Changbai Mountains: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about Changbai Mountains
The Changbai Mountains (長白山地 in pinyin: chang2 bai2 shan1 di4, literal meaning: "Perpetually White Mountainous Region") is a mountain range, largely in Manchuria and partly in North Korea.
The highest peak is the Baitou Mountain (2,744 m).
www.encyclopedian.com /ch/Changbai-Mountains.html   (79 words)

  
 Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Changbai Mountains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
This is an extract from The Middle East Open Encyclopedia, made possible through the Wikimedia Foundation.
Iraq Museum International always displays the most recent published revision of the source article, Changbai Mountains; all previous versions may be viewed here.
They link directly to authoring tools for you to start writing a particular article.
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