Volcanic Wonders Around The World You Never Knew Existed

18. Mount Paektu – Korea’s Sacred Crater Lake

Straddling the border of North Korea and China, Mount Paektu (also known as Changbai Mountain) is a massive stratovolcano crowned by Heaven Lake, a pristine caldera filled with icy-blue water. Shrouded in both political mystery and spiritual reverence, this volcano is sacred in Korean folklore, believed to be the birthplace of the Korean people. Its high-altitude setting, dense conifer forests, and the mirror-like caldera lake offer a solemn and majestic presence that feels untouched by time.