A panoramic view of Changbai Korean autonomous county showcases lush greenery and blue sky. [Photo/WeChat account of Baishan Tourism]

Changbai Korean autonomous county in Northeast China's Jilin province was selected among the 56 natural oxygen bars in China. It was the only place in Jilin province to win the honor, according to local media reports.

Initiated by the China Meteorological Administration, the selection of China's natural oxygen bars is important in assessing the climate and environmental quality of tourist destinations, exploring high-quality tourism and leisure resources, advocating for a green and ecological lifestyle, and developing ecological and healthy tourism.

Changbai Korean autonomous county has been selected as one of China's natural oxygen bars. [Photo/WeChat account of Baishan Tourism]

Located in the southeast of Jilin province, Changbai county is the only Korean autonomous county in the country.

The county covers an area of 2,497.6 square kilometers and has a total population of 85,000, of which around 14,000 are ethnic Koreans, accounting for 16.9 percent of the total population.

It boasts one national nature reserve (the Jilin Yalu River Upper Reach National Nature Reserve), one provincial nature reserve (the Nilihe National Wetland Park) and one wetland park (the Yalu River Source Wetland Provincial Nature Reserve).

Changbai county was rated as one of the most beautiful destinations in China for car travel.