The volcanic hot springs in the Fangchuan area have been developed into resort facilities that attract visitors from Yanji and further afield. The geothermal activity here is part of the same volcanic system that underlies Changbaishan and the wider Tumen River basin — a reminder that the border landscape is geologically continuous regardless of political divisions.
The spa facilities are comfortable and unpretentious. The main appeal is the combination of the thermal baths with the landscape of the Fangchuan scenic area — wetlands, river channels, and the extraordinary political geography visible from the viewpoint nearby. A half-day combining the scenic area visit with a soak in the hot springs is the standard local itinerary.