Yanji | A two-day flash visit is enough if you're not heading to Changbai Mountain

🚗 Yanji City, the county-level city and capital of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin Province, is located in the eastern part of Jilin Province, in the central area of Yanbian, at the northern foot of the Changbai Mountain range. It lies in the hinterland of the Northeast Asia economic circle and is a pivot point in the Tumen River area 'Golden Triangle' as designated by the United Nations. It is only 60 kilometers directly east of the China-Russia border and 80 kilometers from the Sea of Japan; to the south, it is just over 10 kilometers from the China-North Korea border. 🚗Transportation 1. High-speed rail: Yanji West Station is a bit far from the city center but not too far; a taxi ride to the city center is less than 20y. There is also Yanji Railway Station for slower trains. 2. The airport is very close to the city center, and flying is the preferred mode of travel if the timing and price are right. 3. Within the city, the main modes of transportation are buses and taxis. 🚗Food Local friends recommended several places: Michun Mixed Rice, Century Stone Pot, Shunji Cold Noodles, Plum Blossom Dog Meat, Dapu Family Barbecue, and Pilsen Self-Service Barbecue at Baili City. I tried Dapu and Michun, and I can only say they were not disappointing, but I have no experience. The Korean restaurant I found myself, Erjing, was good; you can have beef bone soup there. The difference might not be significant for people from other places. 🚗Play 1. Internet-famous walls, I stayed nearby which was convenient, but honestly, there's not much to do, just internet fame. 2. Water Market, which is just a morning market by the river, and the river channel is still being dug. 3. Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park, spent half a day there and felt it was average. Dinosaur Park, Museum, and Folk Park are all nearby, worth visiting if interested. 4. Local friends recommended Yanpi Mountain, saying there are hot springs and a buffet; I didn't go, but it's an option if you have enough time. It's a bit far from the city center. 5. In the evening, it's mostly about massages and baths; the whole of Northeast China is pretty much the same in this regard. 🚗Other 1. If you like Korean clothes, you can organize a photo shoot; there are many shops. 2. You can group together to go to Changbai Mountain or share a ride; many people are holding signs with ☎️. 3. The temperature difference is significant, with a few degrees at night and short-sleeve weather during the day. 🚗Yanji has been quite popular for a long time, and this time I took advantage of the break to come and check in quickly during the off-peak period. After playing for two days, I feel it's really just about checking in; if you want to see natural scenery, it's better to go directly to Changbai Mountain. I personally recommend it as a transit point or a casual visit, but if it's far, there's no need to make a special trip here.