Jilin Travel Guide

Basic information Area code: 0432 Travel complaints: 0432-4682561 Medical treatment Jilin Central Hospital Address: 4 Nanjing Street, Chuanying District, Jilin City Tel: 0432-62167114 Jilin University First Hospital Address: 71 Xinmin Street, Chaoyang District, Changchun City Tel: 0431-88782222 Jilin University Second […]

Basic information

Area code: 0432
Travel complaints: 0432-4682561

Medical treatment

Jilin Central Hospital
Address: 4 Nanjing Street, Chuanying District, Jilin City
Tel: 0432-62167114

Jilin University First Hospital
Address: 71 Xinmin Street, Chaoyang District, Changchun City
Tel: 0431-88782222

Jilin University Second Hospital
Address: 218 Ziqiang Street, Changchun City
Tel: 0431-88796114

Beihua University Affiliated Hospital
Address: No. 12 Jiefang Middle Road, Jilin City
Tel: 0432-62166000

Jilin Provincial People’s Hospital
Address: 1183 Gongnong Street, Changchun City, Jilin Province
Tel: 0431-85595666

Destination overview

Destination sketch

Jilin City is the only city in China to use the same name as the province it belongs to. It is a very famous city in northern China for beautiful winter sceneries especially the very special frost and various interesting festivals. It is a great place to go All around the year, but winter may attract you most. You will find very interesting activities and all the delicious food Jilin provides for its lovely visitors. We promise that it will not let you down. Brief Introduction to Jilin Jilin City is a diverse mix Of 35 ethnicities including Mongols, Huis, Manchurians, Koreans, etc. Jilin City was originally called Jilin Wula which in Manchurian literally translates as City of the river’s edge. And Jilin City is called River City as well. Indeed the city sits on the banks Of the Songhua River and at the foothills of a large mountain range.

Local festival

International Frost Ice and Snow Festival

The fog and snow festival held in Jilin City in January each year is mainly for the enjoyment of fog and haze. It will last for one month. In the hazy and snowy festival, you can see activities such as the Yangge, a boat tour of rivers, and a fireworks show.

Best Travel season

Jinlin belongs to a temperate continental monsoon climate. Located at a high altitude, the city has four distinct seasons, among which the winter is especially long and chilly. Due to the terrain, the temperature of Jilin weather drops accordingly with increasing heights from the northwest to the southeast. January is the coldest month of a year with an average temperature of -18C (-0.4F). Jilin is a tourist destination favorable at any seasons. January to February is the coldest period, but the most beautiful season for the snowscape and rimed trees.

Consumption level

The consumption level of Jilin City is relatively low, the per capita consumption of catering is about 20 yuan, and the youth hostel is about 40 yuan per bed. Express hotels are generally around 100-200 yuan.

Practical information

Jilin Tourism Bureau
Address: No. 4 Jiangwan Road, Chuanying District, Jilin City
Tel: 0432-62162200
Www.gojl.com.cn

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

Changchun Longjia International Airport, CGQ
Address: Changji Expressway 18km away from Changchun East Exit
Tel: 0431-88797777
Arriving and leaving the airport
Airport bus
In Jilin City, there is a direct bus to Changchun Longjia Airport. The starting point is at the Civil Aviation Ticketing Office at No. 2288 Chongqing Road, Jilin City. The fare is RMB 40/person. Specific departure time and frequency can call the bus inquiries 0431-88798400 consultation.
train
Changchun Longjia Airport has direct trains to Jilin Railway Station. The railway station is about 500 meters across the main entrance of the airport. There are many shuttles and you can get to Jilin in half an hour.
Airport taxi
From the arrival hall to the left hand side, the airport bus station is on the east side of the airport taxi waiting area. The distance from the Changchun Longjia Airport to Jilin city is 90 kilometers. A taxi needs at least 300 yuan. It is necessary to negotiate with the driver in advance so that the price will not be affected.

Train

Jilin Railway Station
Address: 1 Chongqing Street, Jilin City
Tel: 0432-65105105

Long distance bus

Jilin City Highway Passenger Station
Address: 8 Zhongkang Road, Changyi District, Jilin City (opposite the train station)
Tel: 0432-62566169

Traffic in the city

Bus

City buses are generally 1 yuan ticket system.

Taxis

All the taxis are all started at RMB 5 and are RMB 1.3 after 2.5 km. Jilin city is not big, usually within 15 yuan to reach the destination.

Attractions

Catholic Church

The is design of this church is a way to escape from this contemporary church. The early 20th century. There is a very small library inside, with Bibles mainly in Chinese and a few in Russian.
Address: No. 3 Songhuajiang Road, Jilin City
Arrival method: bus 3, 30, 42 can reach
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 (open on Sundays or Catholic holidays)
Tickets: Free

Meteorite Museum

Shows the largest extant meteorite in the world and you may touch a smaller one.
Address: No. 100 Jilin Street, Jilin City (Near Century Plaza)
Arrival method: Bus No. 3 and 30, get off at Jilin City Museum
Tickets: 40 yuan

Century Square

Public Square. Locals come to skate (skate and skateboard hire shops avail.), or sit and people watch.
Address: Jilin Street, Fengman District, Jilin City
Opening hours: open all day
Tickets: Square does not require tickets
Ticket 10 yuan

Beishan Park

This large park is a good place to see lotus flowers in the summer and ice-rimmed trees in the winter. The park features lakes where you can go boating and also some small mountains. Scattered around the park is a number of temples and other buildings .
Address: 51 Desheng Road, Jilin City
Arrival method: Take the 7 bus in front of the train station and you can reach Beishan Park directly
Tickets: 5 yuan
Tel: 0432-65078580

Confucius Temple Museum

This is the largest Confucius temple in Manchuria. Originally built in 1736 but replaced by the present one in 1909, it includes an exhibition on the Qing Dynasty imperial examination system. There is a modern Confucius sculpture in front of the main buildings. Unfortunately, if You have seen some old photos of this temple, you would likely feel sad when visiting it. Around the temple, there are a lot of tall buildings which completely destroy the original atmosphere. To make things worse, the noise from the nearby highway is Annoying. And the people who work in the temple know extremely little about the temple and why such a temple was constructed in this place.
Address: Songjiang East Road

Rime Island

It is a small island on Songhua River. With its advantageous position, the island boasts gorgeous rime scenery in winter. Zengtong Village and Hantun Village near Rime Island are the best places to appreciate rime scenery.
Address: Located in Wulajie, a small Manchu town in the north of Jilin City
Arrival method: There is a long-distance bus to Wula Street at Jilin Bus Station, about 1 hour to arrive; 5 kilometers from Wula Street to Rime Island, taxi about 15 yuan
Tickets: Rime Island requires a ferry to be put on the island, ticket 50 yuan (free accommodation on the island)

Zhuque Mountain

Temples, hiking and the local ski area.
Address: Songhua Lake Experimental Forest Farm, Fengman District, Jilin City
Opening hours: 7:00-18:00
Tickets: 30 yuan
Tel: 0432-4690728

Songhua Lake

The is is a long narrow lake formed by the dam construction on the Songhua River. The lake is surrounded by mountains and dotted with islets in the water. The beauty of the scenic area consists in its vast lake, verdant forest and green mountains. It is Definitely a perfect summer resort.
Address: East of the junction of Songbin Road and Jifeng East Road, Fengman District, Jilin City
Arrival method: Take a taxi from Jilin city to Songhua Lake about 40 yuan; or take the 9 bus to the bust at the train station, then take a bus from the bust to Songhua Lake, you can also go 500 meters west from the train station to Taoyuan Plaza, take the 33 road Car direct to Songhua Lake
Tickets: 10 yuan www.songhuahu.cc

Guanma Cave

Address: Cuyu Village, Yantong Town, Jilin City
Ticket: 20 yuan
Tel: 0432-65935588

Activity

Songhua Lake Ski Resort
Address: Qingshan Snow Field, Fengman Township, Fengman District, Jilin City
Arrival method: Jilu City Railway Station next to the township bus station, there is a direct line car
Opening hours: 8:00-16:30
Tickets: According to different times, different rental equipment, different fares
Tel: 400-688-0999

Beidahu Skiing Field
Located in the Songhua Lake area, this skiing field is regarded as the largest and the most advanced skiing ground with the most beneficial natural conditions for skiing. Not only a national scenic area, it is also an important arena and coaching grid for winter games.
Address: Beidahu Town, Yongji County, Jilin City
Arrival method: Take a direct bus ride to the North Dajiapu Ski Resort at the Jilin Passenger Transport Center. The fare is about 20 yuan.
Opening hours: 8:00-16:30
Tickets: According to different times, different rental equipment, different fares
Tel: 400-606-7070

Beishan Ice and Snow World
Address: Beishan Tourism Economic Development Zone, Jilin City
Opening hours: 8:00-16:30
Tickets: According to different times, different rental equipment, different fares
Tel: 0432-2124677

Itinerary

Jilin City Day Tour

Catholic Church – Beishan Park – Meteorite Museum – Songhua Lake

Rime Tour

Jilin City—Wula Street Ancient City—Rime Island

Food

Manchu eight bowls

In the food culture of the Dachang Hui nationality, the “Halal Bajiao Bowl” enjoys a good reputation, has a long history, and is widely circulated. The eight bowls of Manchu are endemic to the Manchu ethnic group. It is made up of eight kinds of vegetables, such as sauerkraut, fried bean curd, shrimp, tofu, stewed pork, sorghum chicken, chicken mushroom powder, scallop squid, Yufu squid, and Amazun meat. The eight bowls are often used for banquets. Eight people are on the table and eight are on the table. All dishes are served with a bowl of sea dishes. They look refreshing, enjoyable, and have a strong local character.

Accommodation

The accommodation environment in Jilin City is very good, especially along the Songhua River. The best hotels in Jilin City are Wuzhou Garden Hotel and Jiuhao Hotel, and the price is between 300 and 500 yuan, and the cost is relatively high. In addition, there are many economic chain hotels in Jilin City, both national brands and regional brands, with more choices and prices of around 100 yuan.

Shopping

Ginseng, marten, pilose antler, forest frog ovary oil; root carving of tidal wood in Songhua Lake, bark paintings

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