在中国的东北部，有一座常年积雪的高山——长白山。

In northeastern China, there is a mountain which is capped with snow all year round. Its name is Changbai Mountain.

　　这是长白山最著名的景点——天池。长白山是一座休眠火山，历史上有过四次喷发，停止喷发后，火山口就形成了现在的高山湖泊。又因为这个湖泊的位置高，水面海拔达到2150米，所以被称为“天池”。

This is Tianchi, (the Lake of Heaven) the most famous sight of Changbai Mountain. Changbai Mountain is a dormant volcano which has erupted four times in the past. Following these eruptions, the volcanic vent gradually formed into a crater lake on the mountaintop. Since the lake’s surface is 2,150 meters above sea level, it was aptly named “the Lake of Heaven”.

　　天池不仅是中国最大的火山口湖，也是东北重要的三条大江——松花江、图们江、鸭绿江的源头。天池景色非常优美，人们常说，不到天池就等于没到长白山。

The Lake of Heaven is not only the largest crater lake in China; it is also the headstream for three important rivers in China’s northeast region—the Songhua River, the Tumen River and the Yalu River. The lake’s scenery is extremely exquisite; people often say that you have not visited Changbai Mountain unless you have visited the Lake of Heaven.

　　天池水从一个小缺口溢出来，流出1000多米后，从天而降，就像天女散花、万马奔腾，景象十分壮观。这就是著名的长白山大瀑布。大瀑布高达68米，水声贯耳，几十里外都可以听到。

The water of the Lake of Heaven overflows from a small gap and forms into a stream. After running for over 1,000 meters, the stream falls from high above, like “fairies scattering flowers” or “ten thousand steeds in full gallop”, producing a spectacular sight. This is the renowned Changbai Waterfall, which measures 68 meters in height. The ear-penetrating roar of the gushing water can easily be heard from several kilometers away.

　　离长白山瀑布不远的地方，有13处大小不等的温泉群。即使是在冰天雪地的冬天，这里还是热气腾腾的。

Not far from the Changbai Waterfall are 13 thermal springs of varying sizes. Even during northeastern China’s frosty winters, these thermal springs are still hot and steaming.

　　长白山还有着得天独厚的自然环境。从山脚到山顶，随着温度的变化，生长着从温带到寒带不同的植物类型。长白山还是世界珍稀动物东北虎、丹顶鹤的家乡。

Changbai Mountain is also richly endowed by nature. From the foot to the summit of the mountain, a variety of plants from the temperate zone to the frigid zone can be seen. In addition, Changbai Mountain is home to many rare animals, including the Siberian tiger and red-crowned crane.

　　1980年，长白山被列入联合国国际生物圈保护区。

Changbai Mountain became part of the United Nations’ World Biosphere Reserve program in 1980.