Best Time to Visit Jilin for 9 Days Itinerary, What to Do & Where to Go

Day 1 | Morning

Songhua Lake Scenic Spot (Jilin)

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: Songhua Lake, Jilin, China

Located southeast of Jilin City, the Songhua Lake Scenic Spot is a unique attraction created during the construction of Fengman Hydropower Station in 1937, designed to stop water from the Songhua River. The scenery is picturesque and delightful. In spring and summer, Songhua Lake has comfortable temperatures, making it a great place to cool off. In autumn and winter, mountains of red leaves and snow-covered Songhua Lake offer the alluring scenery of north China.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: been there 5 times i recommend you to see also the prize may be high but if you want cheap prize for everything feel free to email me : mxuseen7@gmail.com i have chinese freind whi will help you get tickets from the office ( cheap)

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Songhua Lake Scenic Spot (Jilin), don’t forget pay a visit to Beidahu Ski Resort.

Beidahu Ski Resort

Opening Hours: Open from 11/19-3/31,8:30am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 78 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Yongji, Jilin, China

Beidahu Ski Resort is located in Yongji County's Wulihe Town within the Songhua Lake Nature Reserve. It is a sports and tourism center that integrates competition, training, tourism and fitness rehabilitation. The site has wonderful natural advantages including a gently sloping hillside and about 160 days per year of snow. It is part of the Changbai Mountain Range. The main peak is Nanlou Mountain, measuring more than 1,400 meters above sea level. Because the site is surrounded on three sides by mountains, there is very little wind, only gentle breezes, making it an excellent place for skiing. The snow competitions of the Eighth and Ninth Chinese National Winter Games were held here.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Here you can take a mountain bike to the top of the mountain, and it is worth watching the beautiful trees and fog pine.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Beidahu Ski Resort? Club Med Beidahu Resort is one of your top choices.

Club Med Beidahu Resort

Reviews from Real Guests:

Amelia: Amazing hotel and many lovely paterners of hotel Go Anna give me a warm welcome and let me know well of hotel facilities. always warmheart Ed and energetic Theo -chief villages. Thx Abbey.Zahra. jennies Coco good take during stay. Especially thx Iris . Eason. Tony, chocolate give a warm welcome and warm companion like family. They encourage me grow from fresh bird to mid level one. It's a best choice for single trip or family trip as no worries about anything. U can always get help and warm support from all dept. partners . various choice on food. tea time ; good entertainment at night and fabilous bar tender. Professional Ski training course and coaches. Thx all of u give me a memorible birthday trip. Love and hope all the best and see u again.

YAN: I came here temporarily from Songhua Lake to change the itinerary. The hotel service is very good. The front desk staff Angel is also very warm and attentive. The food and beverages have new tricks every day, and the taste is also good. The room is good except for the hot water on and off, and the heating is too warm. The heating in the northeast is really well-deserved. If you bring a child, it is more suitable for 4 years old and above. My child is less than 4 years old. The daily OG skiing course cannot attend our adults. Because the child cannot attend the class, it is inconvenient for the adults to go there, so I have to ask for a private tutor. Great deal. But overall it was fun

Day 2 | Morning

Shennong Hot Spring Resort

Ticket Price: 127 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Gudianzi Town, Changyi District, Jilin City

The Shennong Hot Spring Resort is located in the beautiful city of Jilin, to the north of the Yangtze River on the border with Changchun. The resort is built around hot spring leisure and health, accompanied by eco-agricultural sightseeing. With a strong Manchu style, the resort features a beautiful and fashionable hot spring environment, along with warm and harmonious friendly, family service. It is a preferred holiday resort for relaxation and leisure.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Shennong Hot Spring Resort, don’t forget pay a visit to Zhuque Mountain Forest Park.

Zhuque Mountain Forest Park

Opening Hours: Open from 5:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price:

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-5 Hours

Location: Fengman, Jilin, China

Zhuqueshan National Forest Park is affiliated to the Songhua Lake Experimental Forest Farm in Jilin City and is one of the four famous mountains in Jilin City. In Zhuqueshan Forest Park, there are many river valleys, abundant animal and plant resources, and the forest coverage rate reaches 77%. Suzaku Mountain has steep mountains, jagged rocks, verdant trees and simple appearance. Suzaku Mountain is also known as Pig Mountain. Standing at the foot of the mountain and looking at the top of the mountain, there are stone pigs running, and the piglets follow them. The main peak of Zhuqueshan Park is Daojian Peak, also known as Zhuzui Lazi, its peak is soaring up in the mountains, and it stands beside the river. Standing on the top of the mountain and overlooking, the dam is vaguely visible, the mountains embrace each other, the waters are connected, and the mountains and rivers are beautiful, making visitors intoxicated by nature.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Zhuque Mountain Forest Park, Banshanju Snow Mountain Homestay nearby is the best place to stay.

Banshanju Snow Mountain Homestay

The Banshanju Snow Mountain Homestay is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Jilin, having been recently opened in 2021.

The hotel is conveniently located a short 14km drive from Jilin Railway Station. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Jilin Hailifang Haiyang Amusement Park, Xiaobai Mountain and Jilin Street all nearby.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Jilin hotel features parking on site.

When it comes to Jilin hotels, the Banshanju Snow Mountain Homestay is highly regarded for its excellent facilities.

Day 3 | Morning

Jiangnan Park

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 4 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: W Huanjiang Rd, Fengman Qu, Jilin Shi, Jilin Sheng, China

Jiangnan Park is located on the west side of Century Square in Fengman District, Jilin City. It is a comprehensive park integrating playground, zoo and botanical garden. It is adjacent to Century Square, Century Boat, Jilin City Museum and other landmark buildings. According to the records of Jilin City Building Archives and "Jilin City Garden Chronicle", the Jiangnan Agricultural Experiment Site, which is today's Jiangnan Park, was built in the 34th year of Guangxu; In 2009, the exhibition hall built in Jilin City occupies 6 hectares of green space in Jiangnan Park; the Jilin City Ice Sports Center built in 1985 occupies 8 hectares of green space in Jiangnan Park; in 1998, Jilin City Century Plaza occupies 22 hectares of green space in Jiangnan Park.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Shengde Spring Resort.

Shengde Spring Resort

Opening Hours: 8:30-22:00

Ticket Price: 118 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Days

Location: 77 Jilin St, Fengman Qu, Jilin Shi, Jilin Sheng, China, 132013

Located in Chuanying District of Jilin City, 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Jichang South Line, Shengde Spring Resort is a four-star hot spring resort hotel. The resort has swimming pools and a variety of other spa pools, including indoor springs, such as the Red Wine Springs, Mysterious Springs and Jade Springs, as well as open-air and semi-open-air springs, such as Waterfall Springs and Small Heaven’s Springs. This is where hot spring bathing and water-based fun come together.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Lake Songhua Seibu Prince Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Shengde Spring Resort love staying at it.

Lake Songhua Seibu Prince Hotel

The Lake Songhua Seibu Prince Hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Lake Songhua Seibu Prince Hotel offers a pleasant stay in Jilin for those traveling for business or leisure.

The hotel is approximately 26km away from Jilin Railway Station. Traveling to and from the railway station is easy with Jilin Railway Station located approximately 26km away. Seeing Jilin's sights from this hotel is easy with Wanke Songhuahu Huaxuechang Feixiangsan Base, Vanke Songhua Lake International Resort and Songhua Lake Ski Resort all close by.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Jilin hotel provides parking on site.

Guests tell us the location of this hotel is fantastic. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 4 | Morning

Songhua Lake Ski Resort

Opening Hours: Open from 11/14-3/31(Daytime),8:30am-4:00pm;Open from 11/14-3/31(Nighttime),6:00pm-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 108 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: Jiaohe, Jilin, China

Songhua Lake Ski Resort is located on the northern slopes of Daqing Mountain near Jilin. It offers a number of ski runs with excellent snow quality, including a beginner slope. The resort has a full range of facilities and is an excellent destination for beginners and experienced skiers. The ski slopes offer spectacular views over Songhua Lake.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: This is not the best ski resort in China for nothing! An absolute wonderful experience! The slopes are amazing and there is one for each level, from the beginner to the more advanced. It is not your cheapest, but you definitely get what you pay for. It is 320rmb for weekdays and 430rmb for weekends. There is a variety of other things also to keep you busy with, hot springs, ice tubes and many more. The only thing that could improve is a larger variety of western food. There is a lot of Chinese food restaurants which are all very tasty, but only a KFC for the more western restaurants. Once again, this is an amazing resort and if granted another chance I will definitely visit again!

Day 4 | Afternoon

Wusong (Rime) Island nearby is the top choice before you leave Songhua Lake Ski Resort and hit the road.

Wusong (Rime) Island

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: Manzu Town, Wula Street, Changyi District, Jilin City

Wusong, an island in the middle of the Songhua River, is a famous place to view the rime ice for which it is named. Every winter, unfrozen water vapor rising up from the river hits the cold and solidifies as frost - rime ice - on the trees. Viewing the iced trees from a distance is like seeing the legendary jade trees and flowers of immortality, a beauty that defies description. This is also an excellent place to view the sunrise and sunset.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Prerona Boruah: This place is totally like a Dreamland, the rime on the trees makes them look so much like the magical world of Narnia. It's truly one of nature's miracles that one must see if you got a chance.

Trip.com User: this is a very beautiful island, especially during winter. i will recommend everyone to visit, it was so much fun and entertainment

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Dasheng Inn in advance, because all the tourists head to Wusong (Rime) Island love staying at it.

Dasheng Inn

Reviews from Real Guests:

Guest User: I really like it! It belongs to the accommodation recommended by me and every friend who comes to Smoky Island. The boss was very enthusiastic and the next day we chartered to the Beidahu and talked to us all the way, so enjoyable. In the morning the boss will drive us to see the sunrise and the smog. It's a pity not to see the smog, but the sunrise is also beautiful and it's a compensation. 🚗 Traffic: We took a taxi from Jilin City, and we can also ask the boss to book a car. Departure is chartered from the boss, there should be a shuttle bus to consult. 🧹 Hygiene: Super clean! Clean beyond expectations! ! 🍃 Environment: In the village, it is fun to go around during the day. 🔔 Service: Super enthusiasm! ! I have the opportunity to live for a few more days next time.

SHUQUN: Clean, is my biggest impression of this inn, see them all are constantly mopping the floor; the quilt is also very comfortable, the temperature is just right at night when sleeping, not cold or hot. Dinner and breakfast are very rich and delicious, and after 2 drinks, I will talk to the boss without stopping, hehe. In the morning, the boss took us to see the sunrise and see the smog in the center of the attraction. It was a luckless sight, and I didn't meet the wonder of the smog. I hope to have the opportunity to come again, and then choose this inn again!

Day 5 | Morning

Shengxin Manor

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Fengman, Jilin, China

The Suzhou garden-style ancient courtyard located on the hillside of the manor complements the northeast Guandong folk huts, the large underground ancient wine castle and the carved ancient gate towers with flying eaves and cornices. Shengxin Manor has won the first place in the National Leisure Sightseeing Agriculture Gold Award.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: this is a very beautiful place, i had so much with my friends. i will recommend everyone to visit, it was so much fun and entertainment

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Shengxin Manor, don’t forget pay a visit to Shengxin Water World.

Shengxin Water World

Opening Hours: 9:00-21:00

Ticket Price: 108 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-5 Hours

Location: 200 meters west of Mengjia Shengxin Winery, Fengman District, Jilin City

The Shengxin Paradise Hot Spring Valley is located in the Shengxin Winery, Mengjia, Fengman District, Jilin City. It is a multipurpose scenic area that integrates services such as dining, lodging, hot springs, fishing, fruit picking, and entertainment. At the same time, an art of tea area and a water bar area have opened to the public. The area highlights various cultural contents such as local customs, gardens, sculptures, and wine. It is an ideal place for holiday tourism.

Day 5 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Zhanyun SALOMON Hotel Songhua Lake Jilin in advance, because all the tourists head to Shengxin Water World love staying at it.

Zhanyun SALOMON Hotel Songhua Lake Jilin

The Zhanyun SALOMON Hotel Songhua Lake Jilin is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Jilin will find that the Zhanyun SALOMON Hotel Songhua Lake Jilin is a fantastic accommodation choice.

From the hotel, Jilin Railway Station is approximately 26km away. Jilin Railway Station is the closest option for those who prefer to travel by train, approximately 26km away. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Vanke Songhua Lake International Resort, Wanke Songhuahu Huaxuechang Feixiangsan Base and Songhua Lake Ski Resort all nearby.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Jilin hotel offers parking on site.

According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 6 | Morning

Vanke Songhua Lake International Resort

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: No. 888, Qingshan Street, Fengman District, Jilin City

Songhua Lake Resort is Vanke Group's first mountain-themed holiday destination. This is an all-seasons resort constructed with skiing as its primary theme. Family vacations are the core focus for non-winter holidays. In the winter, the resort's main business is to provide international quality ski resort services. In the spring, summer and autumn, the resort relies on its own resources, comprehensive facilities and services to provide an all-in-one mountain resort experience at Songhua Lake—a 4A-level national scenic spot. The resort area's winter activities include skiing and snow entertainment. In the summer, activities include water recreation and corporate training.

Day 6 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Vanke Songhua Lake International Resort, you can head to Guanma Cave, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Guanma Cave

Opening Hours: Open from 4/1-11/30,Mon-Fri,8:00am-4:30pm;Open from 4/1-11/30,Sat-Sun,8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Panshi, Jilin, China

Guanma Cave, in Panshi, Jilin, is a classic Northern Chinese cave in that it contains smaller caves of various sizes. There are 6 grand caverns, connected by corridors. In addition to the huge stalactites and imposing waterfalls in the caverns, you can have your breath taken away by all the different sights in the winding smaller caves.

Day 6 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Lianhuashan Shengyuan Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Guanma Cave love staying at it.

Lianhuashan Shengyuan Hotel

The Lianhuashan Shengyuan Hotel is one of the newest hotels in Panshi, having opened in 2019.

From the hotel, Panshi Railway Station is approximately 38km away. Traveling to and from the railway station is easy with Panshi Railway Station located approximately 38km away. The hotel is just 500m from Panshishi Lianhua Mountain Ski Field and 2km from Guanma Mt. Lianhua National Forest Park, making it an ideal location for guests looking to do some sightseeing.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Panshi hotel features parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 7 | Morning

Guanma Mt. Lianhua National Forest Park

Opening Hours: Open from 11/1-3/31,8:00am-5:00pm;Open from 4/1-10/31,8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Yantongshan Town, Panshi 132302, China

Lianhuashan Forest Park is located in Panshi City, Jilin Province, in the middle of Hadaling Mountain, the remaining part of Changbai Mountain. After the liberation, it was designated as a military restricted area by the state, so the original style has been preserved until now. With the removal of the military restricted area, after years of precipitation, in October 2003, Lianhuashan Scenic Area was rated as a national forest park. The 9 peaks of Lianhua Mountain jointly hold up a broad and open valley. The main peak is 1049 meters above sea level, and the other 8 peaks are above 800 meters above sea level. The nine peaks gather together, forming an independent basin environment. The mountain gets its name. The park has unique natural landscape resources such as geology and landforms, as well as colorful humanistic and historical resources such as the Northeast Anti-Japanese Federation site and folklore. An integrated virgin forest tourist resort. There are Panshi Lianhuashan Ski Resort, Shengyuan Hotel, stadium, conference center, Northeast Anti-Japanese Alliance United Front Memorial Hall, and Northeast Anti-Japanese Anti-Japanese Alliance Cultural Memorial Hall.

Day 7 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Guanma Mt. Lianhua National Forest Park, don’t forget pay a visit to Mingshan Oasis Ski Resort.

Mingshan Oasis Ski Resort

Opening Hours: Open from 11/24-3/15,8:30am-4:30pm,5:30pm-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 58 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Tiedong Tiantai First Team, Longtan District, Jilin City

Mingshan Oasis Ski Resort is a large ski resort in Jilin City built with the concept of green ecology. There are advanced, intermediate, elementary, snow circle, ice row, snowboard parks, etc. in the ski resort, which can meet the needs of ski enthusiasts of different levels. At the same time, the ski resort is also equipped with ropeways, large and small drags and other venue facilities to provide great convenience for ski lovers. Mingshan Oasis Ski Resort is the first in Jilin City to use a new concept to graft the green ecological park into the supporting facilities of the ski resort, so that skiers can not only feel the fun of skiing, but also feel the green southern style, thus improving the quality of the skiing. The grade of the ski resort.

Day 7 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Wusong Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Mingshan Oasis Ski Resort love staying at it.

Wusong Hotel

The Crystal Hotel (Wusong binguan),is Jilin's only four-star hotel and opened in 1996. The hotel possesses a European villa style and consists of three buildings.

The hotel has 157 various standard rooms, including deluxe rooms and suites, all equipped with international direct dial phones, satellite TVs, air-conditioning, mini-bars, fax machines as well as computer inputs in business suites, and dining rooms with cooking utensils in apartments.

The hotel boasts four meeting rooms, a multifunction hall which holds up to 200, and a business center that provides photocopying, international direct dial phones, fax, computer rental, internet access, postal and air ticket reservation services.

For recreation, the hotel has a sauna, bowling alley, billiards room, health club, indoor swimming pool and Disco.

There are several restaurants here serving Chinese, Western, Japanese and Korean foods. Guests can also enjoy the British-style bar.

Day 8 | Morning

North Hill Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 51 Desheng Rd, Chuanying Qu, Jilin Shi, Jilin Sheng, China

Beishan Park is located in Chuanying District, Jilin City, Jilin Province. It is a well-known temple and scenic urban garden. The peaks and mountains in the park are emerald green, mainly including the Jade Emperor Pavilion, Yaowang Temple, Kanli Palace and Guandi Temple. A Lying Bo bridge divides a lake into two parts. Lotus flowers are in full bloom in the lake in summer. overflow. For hundreds of years, it has become a tourist destination for people to step in the spring, spend the summer, appreciate the lotus, and watch the snow. Every time there is a temple fair, tourists and pilgrims gather, circus, acrobatics, singing and dancing, Yangko and other performances are lively and lively. Since the Qing Dynasty, it has been known as "the Qianshan Temple Fair is the best in the northeast, and the Jilin Temple Fair is better than Qianshan".

Day 8 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming North Hill Park, Wujiashan Forest Park next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Wujiashan Forest Park

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Wushe, Mengjia Village, Jifeng East Road, Fengman District, Jilin City (East side of Shengxin Manor)

Wujiashan Forest Park is located in Jilin and was founded in 2000. The park covers an area of more than 70 hectares, with more than 90% forest coverage. The vegetation is dominated by Korean pine, larch and linden. Climbing Wujia Mountain, visitors can overlook Songhua Lake and the whole city.

Day 8 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Wujiashan Forest Park? Jindi Fuyuan Farmhouse is one of your top choices.

Jindi Fuyuan Farmhouse

The Jindi Fuyuan Farmhouse provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Jindi Fuyuan Farmhouse offers a pleasant stay in Jilin for those traveling for business or leisure.

The hotel is approximately 22km away from Jilin Railway Station. Jilin Railway Station is approximately 22km away by road. This hotel is located near many of Jilin's attractions including Vanke Songhua Lake International Resort, Wanke Songhuahu Huaxuechang Feixiangsan Base and Foshou Mountain Resort.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities.

Day 9 | Morning

Jilin City Museum

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 100 Jilin St, Fengman Qu, Jilin Shi, Jilin Sheng, China, 132013

On the southern banks of the beautiful Songhua River, backed by Jiangnan Park and facing Century Square, Jilin City Museum combines the cultural atmosphere with chic architecture and natural landscape. Because transportation to here is quite convenient, this is a frequent destination for visitors from Jilin City. This is a comprehensive local museum that integrates natural science with human history and art.

Day 9 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Jilin City Museum, don’t forget pay a visit to Songhua River.

Songhua River

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Songhua River, China

The Songhua River originates from the Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain, like a green ribbon running through the whole city of Jilin City. It ranks third among the major river basins in the country after the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. From the end of December to the beginning of February every year, the embankments on both sides of the Songhua River in Jilin City are good places to watch the smog. A large tributary of Heilongjiang in China. It is formed by the confluence of the Nen River and the Songhua River. Songhua in Manchu language means "Tianhe". It originates from the Tianchi Lake of Changbai Mountain at the junction, flows to the northwest near the Sancha River in Fuyu County and joins with the Nenjiang River, and then turns eastward to be called the Songhua River. It merges into Heilongjiang near Tongjiang. The total length is 1,927 kilometers, and the basin area is about 550,000 square kilometers, spanning three provinces and regions including Heilongjiang and Jilin.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: fresh air, and beautiful place especially during the night. good place to spend your summer evening with the dancing water. you can also ride a boat on the river

Trip.com User: see this magnificent Songhua River that runs through alot of cities in Northern China and Russia. Great to view during sunset

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.