The university is located near Changbai Mountain, a famous scenic area in northeast China, and close to the North Korean border, offering a unique geographic and cultural setting. Students also have opportunities to travel to cities with large Korean populations, like Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenyang, and engage in local cultural experiences and events.The university is located near Changbai Mountain, a famous scenic area in northeast China, and close to the North Korean border, offering a unique geographic and cultural setting. Students also have opportunities to travel to cities with large Korean populations, like Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenyang, and engage in local cultural experiences and events.

Yanbian University is uniquely located in a Korean-Chinese bilingual environment, giving students the chance to learn and practice both Chinese and Korean languages. The university offers affordable Korean language programs, and students often interact with native Korean speakers, providing real-world immersion.