Top-rated places to visit in Jilin, China

4.5 Changbai Mountain (267 reviews)
- Splendid & pristine volcanic lake surrounded by beautiful mountains
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Mountains • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Located near the Korean border, spectacular Eternally White Mountain is China’s largest nature reserve with rare sables, tigers and wild ginseng. See more..
4.0 Puppet Emperor's Palace (Wei Huang Gong) (215 reviews)
- its terrific
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Speciality Museums

Very interesting! It's a steep price per person for 80 RB per head. It could use some reviews on the price but still and excellent viewing. See more..
4.5 Jingyue Pool (193 reviews)
- Awesome park
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water

Very nice park with nice forest and lake. One place similar to Europe so it's quite good for relax and breathe fresher air See more..
4.5 Changbaishan Tianchi (161 reviews)
- Breathtaking!
Bodies of Water

Staying in the Wanda International plaza will take approximately 1.5 hours to get to the summit. A lot of time to spend on a slow bus but it's absolutely worth it. When the bus arrives there is another 1km climb (stairs) to the lake. It stays mysteriously hidden until the very last hill before making its appearance. Its extremely cold at the top and we were only able to bear the cold for 15 minutes, the winds were also quite strong - hold onto your phones or cameras while taking pictures! It's a wonderfully serene view. Worth going back to view during other seasons. See more..
4.5 Changbai Mountain Waterfall (149 reviews)
- Nice scenery
Waterfalls

This water comes directly from Heaven Lake aka 天池 (Tiānchí). Need to walk quite a distance to reach here. Worth the walk. See more..
4.0 Changchun Movie Millennium Town (143 reviews)
- I think everyone should give these attractions a one time shake!
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Amusement & Theme Parks

It's very beneficial for those who have not been here and want to get a taste of the cities afterlife. Changchun has the friendliest people and most economy based living in all of China. This is an extraordinary experience, yet a little costly for the event. You have to do this once! See more..
4.0 The Museum of The Imperial Palace of Manchukuo (122 reviews)
- If you are in town , a must visit
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:20 PM History Museums

We enjoyed a lovely afternoon here with the old structure houses with its rich culture and walk through little historical part of changchun See more..
4.5 South Lake Park (87 reviews)
- interesting
Parks

interesting in the winter, good for a walk to escape from the city hustle and bustle. skating, snow sculptures and very scenic, well worth a visit See more..
4.5 World Sculpture Park (83 reviews)
- Sculpture Park
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Parks

I spent a day touring the incredible sculpture park, largest one in the world. There are art works by sculptors from around the world in bronze and stone. If you are an art lover this is a destination to make a point of visiting. See more..
4.0 Zoological and Botanical Garden of Changchun (64 reviews)
- Nice place for kids and adults
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Parks

It is nice and educational visit specially for the kids. Actually, I liked the birds section - paying with parrots ... we spent 90 minutes, feeding and taking pictures of them - so cute and lovely.. Didn;t like the arctic section - it's too hot, poor seals and penguins couldn't breeze properly.. See more..
4.0 Songhua Lake (53 reviews)
- Take the boat ride!
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Bodies of Water

Or don't. We had no idea what we were getting into when we took the boat ride. We were surprised to end up at Five Tiger Island, a theme park that as of our visit was not yet complete. The entry fee is cheap (forget, something like 10 RMB) but the rides cost extra. If you want to sit outside on one of the standard boats, you'll pay 40 RMB for a small plastic table and chairs, but this beats the potentially stifling heat of the cabin. As is common in China, the animals are kept in conditions that are sub-standard by western standards. Bring food. You can take the city bus from Jilin almost all the way, but will then have to transfer to site specific tour buses. See more..
4.0 Jilin Beishan Park (50 reviews)
- Bei Shan Park - worth a visit during the day and again at night!
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Parks

Bei Shan Park was one of the highlights to my visit to Jilin City. There are at least three temples on the gentle climb to the top of the hill. The views from the top are wonderful. Cost is 5 RMB entrance. It is also worthwhile visiting again at night. Although the hill park is closed (no entry fee) the views of the park lit up in many colors are gorgeous. It is very interesting to see hundreds of Chinese dancing around the large entrance area, others are in skipping groups. Well worth a visit. See more..
4.5 Wusong Island (43 reviews)
- Beautiful place
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Islands

First time brought here by our Chinese friends. Its quite a long distance from our hotel in Xiamen Street to this place but when you reach and see the beautiful place, its all worth the trip. All along the road leading into this place, the trees were covered with white snow, the fields too were covered all white. What a beauty. When you snap pictures, it looks more like an art then real. We didn't manage to walk much into the place as it was quite slippery even though our shoes were supposed to be anti-skid. It was so beautiful especially when wind blew and the snow flakes fall onto you. Will try and come again when I visit Jilin next time but of cause, the timing must be right as not everyday you can see the Wusong cos it depends on the temperature. See more..
4.0 Shengli Park of Changchun (41 reviews)
- Very nice park and lake
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks

This is a good place to get away, it can be a little on the noisy side, but is very large and nice for walking in good weather. See more..
4.5 Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park (40 reviews)
- Short walk
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM National Parks • Forests

Went there afternoon and the place is really beautiful. We had amazing walk around and from the top is great view . It took us approx. one hour but it was worth it. Place is clean, people friendly. Go if you have time. See more..
4.0 Jilin Catholic Church (36 reviews)
- Built in 1913 and still in excellent condition
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

We visited the Catholic Church today. We were very surprised at the number of Ethnic Chinese wedding couples there to be photographed and make their marriage vows. This church really does have a history. it was built with the guidance of Europeans in 1913. And then has survived the first Chinese republic, the Japanese invasion where the city and church were occupied from 1938 to 1945 and then the war between the Communists and the Kuomintang (who now reside on the island of Taiwan) The church is fully maintained and with all the paintings and artifacts one would expect. The series depicting the "Stations of the Cross" was particularly well done and a moving tribute to the series of people who have protected and maintained this glowing symbol of Christianity for over 100 years. See more..
4.0 China and North Korea Tumen Port (31 reviews)
- Tumen, things to do.
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Nice city about 40 KLM from Yangi. From the bus station get local bus or Taxi to the Tumen River. Across the river is North Korea. Two bridges link Tumen with North Korea there are boat rides on the river to get a closer view of North Korea. Near the Railway Bridge is a road that goes up the hill, this will take you to Tumen Sculptor Park where You get a good view into North Korea, about two KLM further on is a popular Buddhist Temple, if too far to walk grab a taxi from bottom of hill. See more..
3.5 Changchun Huguo Prajna Temple (31 reviews)
- A peaceful diversion in the middle of the city
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Religious Sites

This fully operational temple is situated right in the downtown area of the city. There is no entry fee but it does close at 3.30pm and beware of the beggars that operate outside the gate as not all are what they seem. The temple is not very old but does allow you to get away from the frenetic shopping area, it is however not large enough to lose the noise of the traffic! A nice place to see if you feel like a quiet break from shopping. See more..
4.5 Changbaishan Ecology Botanical Garden (30 reviews)
- ErDaoBaiHe is a beautiful town
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks

A private tour helps tourists to find out a place better. This is particular the case for my trip to this town. Very impressive hygiene standard, particularly clean public toilets, honest local people, local traffic management, sceneries' traffic control, and environmental protection are truly processional. I believe the achievement doesn't come in a matter of days, it takes a long time to progress to where they are at today. The long queue during peak season is a headache for everybody. I don't know how to improve but clearly there's room for it. In this respect north Tianchi is better organised than west. See more..
4.0 Changchun Film Studio (29 reviews)
- A studio needs upgrade
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This film studio is a bit old and needs upgrade. The main attraction is 3D movies. You would have seen similar 3D movies elsewhere too. Don't waste your time to visit the haunted castle, it wasn't scarry. We visited during winter, it was really cold. See more..
4.0 Wanda Changbaishan International Resort (28 reviews)
- Best ski patrol service; No expert runs

For an experienced skiier, it is nice to see almost no queues for the chairlifts and cable cars, and amusing to see the bunny slopes and magic carpets packed with adults. The "black" runs here would probably be blues in America or Europe, and the snow is kept in excellent condition with no moguls. Best of all, I have to commend the ski patrol for what close care they take off skiiers from every corner, and how immediately they are there to help the (many) falling beginners. That level of coverage and service by ski patrol I have not seen anywhere else. The only reason I give this resort only 4 stars is the lack of more advanced runs and lack of group ski schools, especially for children or non-English speakers See more..
4.0 Changchun Geological Palace Museum (28 reviews)
- Very intriguing museum to visit while there! AUg 2016
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Science Museums

This is another masterpiece of a museum! You can find fossils, dinosaur and even giraffe! Nothing misleading but there are fossil samples of many different kinds of fossils. It's very nice. Moreover, there are natural inhabitants of the forest such as tigers, wolves, and gorilla samples. Very nice See more..
4.0 Changchun Children's Park (27 reviews)
- Great on Sunday Afternoons!
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks

I had planned to go to a museum nearby but it was closed so I happened upon this park. It was full of people doing line dances, formal ballroom dancing to Chinese music, people singing, and people playing cards. I was immediately invited to dance and, when I declined, a new friend motioned for me to sit by her. She picked up her accordion and began to play for me. Because I'm a tall blonde, lots of people wanted to take pictures with me; everyone was so nice! It was a beautiful summer day with ice cream vendors, a beautiful pagoda, an amusement park, and a lake where you could rent paddle boats. I felt like I was experiencing more of Chinese life and culture than I ever would have in the museum. See more..
4.5 Peony Garden (26 reviews)
- Great lovely peonies 7 Aug 2016)
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Parks

Very beautiful when I arrived there hahaha)) It was just the ripe season for peony to blossom, right after spring that is, in the summer. Next up, there are small bridges over troubled water everywhere there whilst seeing green trees and bushes...just plain awesome! See more..
4.0 Eight Departments of Manchukuo (26 reviews)
- A swift sneak peak at the tv tower and the building
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites

7 Aug 2016, drove by here with a taxi, it was simply an old styled building with different patterns on the rooftops and the pagoda, can imagine in the winter, it will be covered in snow) Here you can also see the TV tower of Jilin! Very similar to the one in Beijing. See more..
4.5 Songhuahu Ski Field (20 reviews)
- Great Skiing, clean and well maintained slopes, good infrastructure
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Ski & Snowboard Areas

We've been here the second winter for a long weekend. We rent a small appartment in one of the Phase 1 buildings, clean well furnished and a lot of space for four. Breakfast in another building, typical chinese style, but also for foreigners you will not stay hungry. Skiing slopes are well mantained, wide and a lot areas for beginners quite feasible. Lifts and Gondola in super conditions, spotless clean and the great thing, not too much people, even on Sunday nearly no waiting time. Infrastracture in the Resort quite good, several small restaurents, KFC, Supermarket and also the different Restaurents in the Japanese Hotel are available. Swimming pool / SPA in the Hotel is open for everyone (you've to buy tickets) and it's great after a long day skiing to soak in the hot water. Overall we like it a lot, people are friendly, rental equipment is on a very good level and you can come without anything. See more..
4.5 Changbai Mountain Ski Area (19 reviews)
- ChangBaiShan Ski area, quite nice
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ski & Snowboard Areas

ChangBaiShan Ski area, quite nice but Best in the world, or Best in Asia as they seem to think of themselves as evidenced by their advertising? I don't think so sorry. While the skiing was good and fun I thought the runs were a bit short. Lots of corduroy on the 1st days, a mix of man made and natural powder a meter deep on the wilder trails. There are 3 lifts from in front of the hotel 'town' area. The E, F & G lifts. E is a 8 person enclosed chair going to the top of the E trails both Blue intermediates but real short. I was practicing skiing fast and it took exactly 1 minute to get back down to the lift. F is a 6 pax enclosed chair going to the top of a couple of Green beginner slopes. G is an 8 pax gondola to the top from where you can do a couple 'Black' runs and a few Blues. Also from here you have access to the top of the L slopes which have their own chair lifts but these had not opened yet. You can also get to the S slopes, 4 Black and 2 Blue all with their own Gondola. The grading system in China seems a bit generous. And not accurate. So while I would find the G1, G2 & S2 Black trails nicely groomed and quite easy. I found the deep powder of the S5, S6 past my skill level. So, I would suggest they adopt the diamond system to differentiate between the levels of the Black trails. Anyway,we had fun and its only a 90 minute flight from Beijing and not as cold as the other NorthEast China Ski areas. The coldest it got during our 7 days was about minus 29C (-20F) and the warmest -1C in snow (+30F). If you're going to ski in China this place is good. See more..
4.5 Beidahu Ski Resort (17 reviews)
- This is a good resort
Ski & Snowboard Areas

This is a good resort in terms of skiing, especially for China. The runs aren't long but they are well groomed and when I was there, they weren't crowded. The snow is powdery and dry. I would definitely go back. I stayed at clubmed, if you have kids I would r ecommend it. If not the Beidahu ski resort next door would suffice. Definitely the best skiing I have done in China. The hire equipment is fairly new and good quality. See more..
4.0 Meteorite Museum (17 reviews)
- Good day
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Speciality Museums

Very interesting way to spend a day. I visit Jilin often to see an old college friend and we have been here a couple times. Very interesting Museum. See more..
4.5 Wanda Shopping Plaza (Hongqi Street) (16 reviews)
- Wanda Plaza
Shopping Malls

Wanda plaza is a higher end mall. But because of this some people in it are able to speak English. And there are many western restaurants, including; McDonalds, Starbucks, Papa Johns, and others. There is also a good movie theater. The theater tickets are much cheaper if you buy them online, and it's worth noting that only one escalator goes to the right place on the third floor. See more..
3.5 Yuhuang Mountain Park of Tonghua (15 reviews)
- Hermoso parque forestal con un cañon de hermosas rocas
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks

El parque es bastante grande, pero se puede recorrer con senderos muy bien organizados y otros caminos o puentes de madera, que permiten admirar la belleza de los árboles y sobretodo del profundo cañon en el cual hay monumentales rocas con formas extrañas o que parecen animales. See more..
4.0 Changbaishan Manchurian Tiger Garden (15 reviews)
- Завораживающая природа Северного Китая
Closed now - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Zoos

Природный комплекс расположен на Северо-Востоке Китая, в провинции Янбень, недалеко от границы с Северной Кореей и Россией.
Природный комплекс расположен на Северо-Востоке Китая, в провинции Янбень, недалеко от границы с Северной Кореей и Россией. See more..
4.0 Lingbao Temple (14 reviews)
- Не совсем настоящий храм
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Сходить можно, но храм то не настоящий((( но погулять можно так как в хуньчуне не так много развлечений. Сделал пару фото, остался доволен )) See more..
4.5 Ruins of Ancient Great Wall of Yanbian (14 reviews)
- 有些破旧
Ancient Ruins

相对北京的长城，这里可能资金问题，旧多了，不过更能体现长城的历史。去过国内的好几处长城，风景的感觉这里更能感受到古时的战争场面。 See more..
4.0 Changbai Mountain Museum (14 reviews)
- Well organised and managed
Speciality Museums

You can call this museum the face of this small town. They don't have a lot of exhibits. But the history of the region and topology, plantations, wild lives, and sceneries are all clearly informed. I'm impressed by the high standard of English translation of exhibits. Actually the translation in this small town is among the best in China. Equally impressed is the high hygiene standard in this museum and across the whole town. If you want to find out why the town is named one of the best towns in the world, this is a place worth to go. See more..
4.5 Changbai Mountain Maze (14 reviews)
- Great view
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Geologic Formations

The view is great and worth every effort to get there. Amazing sight, an ancient volcano. Only luck will determine if you get to see it. See more..
4.5 Yalu River Border Tourism Zone (13 reviews)
- Yalu Riiver border bridge to North Korea
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

The first iron bridge on the Yalu River was built in 1911. During the War of Resistance to U.S. Aggression and Aid to Korea, American aircraft bombed the bridges to Korea, and they became to be known as the "Broken Bridges". The side iron bridge was built in 1943 and is now the main passageway for China-Korea tourism and border trade. The bridge and dam can be viewed by all and people can cross the border bridge and visit North Korea. For a fee of 25rmb, one can also go on a sightseeing boat on the Yalu River. See more..
3.5 Jilin Wen Miao Confucian Temple (13 reviews)
- Beautiful and peaceful
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Religious Sites

Beautiful and peaceful place to have a walk or meditate, learn history and make a wish. The flea market nearby is also full of interesting things and relict details to hunt for. See more..
3.5 Euro-Asia Store (13 reviews)
- Excellent supermarket and retail ranged from high value to low value products
Shopping Malls

Excellent food selection both cooked and rare. Thousands of shops available. Many food outlets for selection. It also have an excellent cinema theaters. See more..
4.0 Qingnian Lake People's Park of Yanji (12 reviews)
- acually it had been pulled down
Parks

with the develope of city,the artificial lake had been demolished 1 year ago See more..
4.5 Longtan Mountain (12 reviews)
- Great view to Jilin City
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Mountains

It is a little hard to climb up in January because a lot of snow, but you'll be rewarded by a fantastic view to the city and some worth seeing temples. In the night the mountain is overwhelming lightened, this is a MUST SEE!! See more..
4.0 First Automotive Group (12 reviews)
- Only picture of the entrance
Thursday: 7:55 AM - 4:33 PM

As I am a Canadian visiting with my Chinese wife I was not allowed to enter. My wife could but I was not allowed. I couldn't figure out why , its not like a secret factory or the technology is secret. Oh well took a couple of useless photos and moved on . See more..
4.5 Beida Lake Ski Area (11 reviews)
- Great skiing close to Jilin city
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ski & Snowboard Areas

It takes a little longer than an hour by car to reach the skiing area from Jilin city. The roads are clean and safe to ride. The parking lot is right in front of the "ski hall" where you can rent all sorts of skiing equipment: skis, snowboards, goggles, helment, boots, tube rings for ice sliding,... Prices are reasonable: 350RMB for 4hrs skiing (equipment plus lift pass) and 60RMB for the tubes for 1hr (but no one checks this time, as this lift requires no card!). The skiing slopes range from begineer to advanced and are well mantained, although the side protections are very simple and not always present. Many ski teachers are around and can be hired for lessons. Two hotels are open right by the entrance of the park but we didn't sleep there as we drove back to Jilin in the evening. There is also a small restaurant to have a simple but warm meal. I only wished they had more for children: the tubes are fun but besides that there's not much else for the little ones. A big ice castle by the parking lot is also fun to climb and slide down a couple of times. See more..
4.5 Changbaishan Fairy Bath Pond (11 reviews)
- Great visit and must do in Chang bai mountain to visit heavenly lake
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bodies of Water

One of my favorite visits in chang bai mountain in Changchun china in the north east region china They have created tourist area for this area and pictures don't do this justice how amazing this is If u are in the area . I have highly recommend this See more..
4.5 Heifengkou of Changbai Mountain (11 reviews)
- Hot springs on the way to the waterfall
Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks

It looks like this is an entry about the natural hot springs on the way to the waterfall. I must admit I liked them a lot, pretty interesting and cool colors. You can eat an egg boiled in the hot spring - I wasn't brave enough tho ;) See more..
4.5 Linjiangmen Bridge (11 reviews)
- Amazing bridge
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bridges

This spectacular bridge lights up with neon lights at nigh time. Walk along the beautiful songhua River and enjoy the sights of jilin. Perfect place for a stroll after dinner with young children. See more..
4.5 North Lake Park (Changchun Beihu National Wetland Park) (11 reviews)
- It worth to spend the whole day there!
Parks

It's a bit far from the downtown, but it's nice. Wherever you are along or with friends - you will find what to do. Amazing place for taking pictures, enjoying the landscape. E-bus trip is available for 20 rmb. Lot's of shops with snacks&water are at the territory. Boating is available as well. To the right from the main entrance you can find an awesome Temple. Its territory is also huge, so you might need another day to come. See more..
4.0 Shanjiaolongwan National Forest Park (10 reviews)
- 便宜又美景的旅游胜地
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM National Parks • Forests

因为是长白山的余脉，所以景致与长白山很相似。有山有水，水很清澈，可以看见很深的石头和鱼。有寒潭瀑布，云雾缭绕。一路上蝴蝶很多，游客也少，住宿最好住弥珥山庄。房间条件不错，有小阳台，开窗户站在阳台上就可以看见山。吃饭就吃鱼吧，够新鲜。金樽虹鳟是当地的特产，值得一尝。 See more..
4.5 Mt. Liuding Scenic Resort (10 reviews)
- Surprising much to see
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

It's located 7km south of Dunhua. We just expected to see the Buddha but there was much more, Whole lake area with 3-4 sights. We saw the imperial building, lotus lake and giant Buddha with temple. In August lotus flowers were most pritty. Entrance fee normally is mentioned with 120¥, but it was just 80¥ that day. Use the small blue shuttle bus (around 15people) that takes you to every sight easily. It costs 10¥ once ( buy at entrance) and you save walking time from around 7km. Bring your own food and drink, it was barely available there. Whole park you will need 1,5h-2h to see all, but you can spend more time if you move slowly and take some tests. See more..
4.0 Manchukuo State Department (10 reviews)
- This was big! 7 Aug 2016
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites

Very nice state department building, formerly it was occupied by Japanese but since we won the war, it went back to us! Great tall old styled building See more..