City
Changbai Gateway
Changchun is Jilin's capital and serves as gateway to the province's natural attractions including Changbai Mountain. The city has modern amenities, good shopping, and cultural museums. Changchun is developing as a technology and automotive hub. The city provides good base for accessing Jilin's natural beauty.
Modern city amenities and shopping
Local museums and culture
Changbai Mountain gateway
Park attractions
Regional development
Temperate continental climate with very cold winters (-15 to -5°C), mild summers (20-25°C), low rainfall.
Changchun has an airport with connections to major cities. High-speed rail available. Local public transport adequate with metro system developing.
Heavy warm clothing for winter
Layers for temperature variations
Comfortable shoes for city exploration
Book accommodations in advance for winter activities
ATMs widely available
Best Time to Visit
June-August and December-February (for winter sports).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Currency
CNY
Language
Mandarin, Northeast dialect