Discover Changbai Mountain and ginseng
Get to know Changbai Mountain and the ginseng rooted in its landscape and culture.
Discover Changbai
Where the story takes root
In Northeast China, the Changbai Mountain region brings together mountain landscapes, forests and a long tradition of ginseng cultivation. Jilin’s ginseng-growing areas include Baishan, Tonghua and Yanbian.
In the Changbai Mountain region, ginseng cultivation has a history of more than 450 years, according to the Jilin provincial government.
Meet the plant behind the name
Panax ginseng is a perennial plant in the Araliaceae family. Its native range includes Northeast China, the Korean Peninsula and the Russian Far East. It is known for its branching root, green leaves and red fruit.
Start with origin
A useful introduction to ginseng starts with the plant and the place it comes from. Species, growing environment and processing method each help describe what you are looking at.