Jilin Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Jilin Wusong Island, one of the four natural wonders of China, is a fairy-tale landscape in winter

Many people yearn for the winter in the northeast as a tourist destination, and Jilin Wusong Island is one of the popular attractions. Due to the unique geographical environment, Wusong Island in winter is white and crystal clear, like a fairyland. Wusong Island is about 40 kilometers away from Jilin City, and the terrain is lower than that of Jilin City. Because of the surrounding river water, the cold and warm air meet, the small islands in the Songhua River in Jilin are often shrouded in fog, and the rime phenomenon often appears. Especially the rime of Zengtong and Hantun, white and pure, heavy and lasting, hence the name Wusong Island. Jilin Wusong is known as one of the four meteorological wonders of China along with Huangshan Yunhai, Taishan Sunrise, and Qiantang Tide; it is also known as one of the four natural wonders of China along with Guilin Landscape, Yunnan Stone Forest and the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. The location of Wusong Island, Hantun Village, Wula Street Town, is praised as the "first village of China's rime fairyland". Recommended food: Manchu specialty Wula hot pot, Northeast big pot stew Recommended accommodation: There are many farmhouses in Zengtong Island and Hantun (Wusong Island Photography Base, Yaya Post, etc.), where you can get up early to take pictures of the sunrise. Transportation: East entrance: Jilin Station-Jiangbei-Jinzhu-Erdao-Wula Street-Wusong Island; West entrance: Jilin Station-Jiuzhan-Shuangji-Tuchengzi-Zengtong-Wusong Island.

Frosty wonderland! Jilin Rime Island: The stunning scenery in winter

Jilin Rime Island, located on the Songhua River in Wula Manchu Town, Longtan District, Jilin City, Jilin Province, is the best place to watch and shoot rime. Rime is known as 'one of the four wonders of China', especially from December to February of the following year in winter, the scenery is dreamlike, attracting countless photography enthusiasts to come and watch. In Jilin, the area to watch rime is not only Rime Island, other places such as Beidahu, Vanke Songhua Lake Ski Resort, Baishan Lake, Redstone Lake, Ashhada and other places are also good choices. However, the villages of Hantun and Zengtongtun in Wula Manchu Town can be regarded as the most concentrated places for rime. Especially Zengtong Village, there is a saying 'To appreciate rime, go to Zengtong'. The most ideal time for rime shooting is between 10:00-11:30 every day. The best conditions for watching rime require extremely high weather conditions, so it is necessary to accurately grasp the timing. Cold and hot air intersect here, and there are tree hangings almost every day in winter, and sometimes they do not fall for several days. Therefore, if you want to appreciate the beauty of rime, you need to be well prepared and patiently wait for that wonderful moment.

China's first island of foggy pine wonderland, freeze this beauty of ice and snow!

This is not Norway, nor Finland! This is Wusong Island in Jilin, China! Every winter, it steps into a real-world ice and snow world! Wusong Island is located in Wulajie Manchu Town, Jilin City, Jilin Province. Especially in Zengtong Village, there is a saying that "to see the foggy pine, go to Zengtong", in 1985, Jilin foggy pine was rated as one of the "four major natural wonders of China"! From December to February of the following year is the best practice for Jilin to watch the foggy pine. The hazy morning fog and jade trees on Wusong Island are like a fairyland on earth, so beautiful that it is indescribable! 📍Detailed address: Wusong Island Scenic Area, Hantun Village, Wulajie Town, Longtan District, Jilin City, Jilin Province 🚉Traffic strategy: Changchun to Wusong Island ①High-speed rail: Changchun Station-Shuangji Station is about 0.5 hours, take a taxi from Shuangji Station to Wusong Island (50-60S), about 0.5 hours. ②Driving: Direct to Wusong Island, self-driving or taxi (110-150 or so), about 2 hours. ③Bus: High-speed rail to Jilin Station, get on the bus at Jilin Transfer Center Station to Wusong Island (Hantun) 11/person, can only be purchased on site, about 1.5 hours. Z Best viewing season: From late December to the end of February of the following year, z best viewing time: 7 to 9 in the morning, after the sun rises, the frost flowers on the trees will gradually melt and dissipate due to sunlight and temperature rise, so if you want to see the foggy pine, you must get up early, and you must be able to withstand the bone-chilling cold in the early morning of the Northeast winter! 👍Most recommended: Experience "Splashing Ice Flowers" Splashing Water into Ice Experience horse pulling plow Skiing & Sitting on Snow Ring In addition to exciting skiing, snowmobiles, sleds, snow tug-of-war, sitting on snow rings and other diverse ice and snow sports, you can feel the unique charm of China's Arctic winter! Winter fishing The local villagers will tell you how he fishes, but winter fishing is not often, you need to see luck! Accommodation: You can choose to live in Zengtong Village on Wusong Island, or Hantun, both are provided by local farmers with a fire kang, generally 100-150 yuan per person including food and accommodation. The local dishes are common Northeast farmhouse dishes. The taste of sauerkraut pork is good! 📝Note tips: The Wusong Island in winter is very cold, generally minus 20-30 degrees, you must wear thick down jackets and high-top anti-slip snow shoes, and cotton hats, masks, ski gloves, scarves can not be less, occasionally come to the Northeast The southern friends, you can stick a few warm babies before going out!

Jilin Rime, get up early to see the scenery and go to a snow appointment

Jilin Rime, get up early to see the scenery and go to a snow appointment Finally came to the last province on the map of China, came for the winter fishing in Songyuan and the rime in Jilin, went to see the winter fishing caught the last one this year, very lucky, I don't know if the rime will give face The formation of rime requires the right time, place and people, it is not available every day, and there are different levels, five stars is the highest, for example, in January this year, only one five-star appeared, two three-star, I caught one of these three-star. Scenic spot: Ashhada (Small Rime Island) Address: Under the Songhua River Bridge in Harbin Time: The best viewing time is 8-10 o'clock, it is best to be able to go at 7:30-8 o'clock, you can see the beautiful scenery at sunrise Tickets: No tickets Travel: Public transportation No. 33, a little far from the city, it is more convenient to take a taxi back and forth. Play time: half an hour Information acquisition: Follow the public account 'Jilin Rime', push the rime morning news around 5:50 every morning, get the best viewing point from it, I was Ashhada Small Rime Island (tail picture 11) that day Play suggestions: !! First knock on the blackboard, it is not recommended to rush to Rime Island directly after getting off the train, because if Rime Island does not have the conditions for the formation of rime, you can't see anything, only bare branches, I live in the city, wake up early at 6 o'clock in the morning, look at the 'Jilin Rime' morning news, see where there is rime, quickly take a taxi to go, it is completely enough, and you can definitely see it.

Skiing novice nanny-level Beidahu Ski Resort, here I come

I've finally accomplished my long-cherished wish to ski⛷️ As a skiing novice, I've summarized a nanny-level guide for everyone First-time skiers will definitely find it useful . ⛷️Skiing equipment Must buy: ski socks, base layer or quick-drying clothes, hat, ear muffs, face protection, ski gloves, hand warmers Rentable: protective gear, ski boots, helmet, ski suit, ski goggles, snowboard For first-time skiers, it's recommended to rent equipment at the ski resort After trying it out and deciding you like the sport, you can buy your own equipment Ski suits are distributed according to size, you can't choose the color or style If you want to take good photos, you can also rent in advance online for 80-120r/day They can be delivered to the ski resort hotel, very convenient . ✈️Direct flight to Changchun Longjia Airport It's a 2-hour drive from Longjia Airport to Beidahu Ski Resort Airport bus direct 80r, or shared taxi 300r Because there aren't many bus schedules, you must plan ahead You can also walk 10 minutes from Longjia Airport to Longjia Station Take the high-speed train directly to Changchun Station for 30r, then take a taxi to Beidahu for 100r It's recommended to book a shuttle service online in advance, it's much cheaper! Direct on-site or taxi drivers will charge extra . 🏨There are five self-operated hotels in Beidahu Ski Resort Club Med Beidahu Resort, Baiwanshi Hot Spring Hotel Beidahu Holiday Hotel, Mountain Lake Residence and Starry Sky Camp Hotel You can choose according to your needs and price I stayed at Mountain Lake Residence this time, which has a high cost performance There are free shuttle buses from the hotel to the ski equipment hall . ⛷️Novices coming to Beidahu must learn on the beginner's slope You can go near the snow trails covered by U, E, C ropes It's recommended to find a coach, so you can quickly master basic skiing skills And avoid unnecessary injuries when learning The mountain tops of G and B ropes are super photogenic📷 You can overlook Beidahu, and there's a beautiful rime and sea of clouds I happened to catch the sunset when taking photos, the warm sunlight sprinkled among the mountains Just looking at the beautiful scenery on the mountain top is worth it❄️ . 🍜The one-stop service at Beidahu's ski service center is very convenient You can rent equipment on the first floor, and there are many ski shops where you can buy The second and third floors have food courts, restaurants, cafes Recommended spicy mix, grilled gluten, commune restaurant You can eat, drink, and shop here You can also order takeout at the hotel, many nearby small restaurants offer free delivery . ⚠️Other precautions Prepare some common medicines in advance, for bruises, colds, fevers, etc. Novices must not show off on intermediate and advanced tracks, ask for coach guidance

Ski at Beidahu

Beidahu Ski Resort, located in Jilin Province, is one of the best spots to ski in China. It has a comprehensive facilities supporting the sport - hotels, resturants, ski center, etc. You can rent and buy snowboarding and ski gears there too. To get there, you need to fly to Changchun, which is 2-3 hours away from Shanghai, and then you take 1-hour bus to the resort. #2023travelwish

Snowy, winter is coming as a northerner, this year, it is rare to see the snow minus 20 degrees north of the big pot, how is it, the gathering place of Chinese and foreign skiers, silver, Outdoor snowy roads, from the top down, through the jungle, the white snow is falling, it seems to be beautiful throughout the world. Ps

The season of spring snow has arrived, and the powder snow continues unabated

The season of spring snow has arrived, and the powder snow continues unabated. With days of low temperatures and snowfall, enhanced by continuous snowmaking and grooming, the Vanke Songhua Lake Resort and Beidahu Ski Resort remain a hotbed of 'snowy' excitement, with a steady stream of visitors. Embraced by the spring snow, thousands of snow enthusiasts shuttle freely on the slopes every day, galloping with abandon, unleashing their passion for winter sports, and reveling in the unique joy of smooth skiing on spring snow.

Northeast Skiing | This must be the ice and snow forest in fairy tales

People from the south have an unspeakable longing and desire for snow❄️! The most anticipated thing every winter is the snow skiing trip～ This year I checked in at the Songhua Ski Resort in Jilin～ It's really too beautiful～Not inferior to Changbai Mountain🗻 ✈️Transportation: Guangzhou flies to Jilin, the airport takes a taxi for 1.5 hours to Songhua Lake Ski Resort 🏠Accommodation: There are many apartments and villas to choose from, the best is the Prince Hotel, the apartment is under the ski resort, the villa is far away, you need to take a taxi 🧥Dress: I did homework for a long time before I came, I didn't know what to wear, they all said it was very cold, and I was afraid that the clothes I brought were not enough. In fact, wearing 2-3 pieces is enough, thermal underwear + sweater + coat 🥽Equipment: Novices can rent in the snow gear shop Helmet + ski goggles + face mask + ski suit + ski pants + fixator + snowboard + ski boots + ski socks + gloves 🚠Opening hours: Daytime 8:30—15:30, Night 18:00—21:00 ⚠️It starts to get dark at four in the afternoon, it is recommended to go skiing early The dance stage on the top of the mountain is really beautiful!!! In winter, when you shuttle in the silver-white forest, it seems to have accidentally entered the Disney Ice and Snow Kingdom🌁～ And you can also see one of the four wonders of China, the rime🌫 I will sigh at the gift of nature, it's indescribably beautiful You can take the A cable car🚡 in the resort area to the top of the mountain Walk down the road under the cable car, we probably walked for 15 minutes? Anyway, it's really a bit difficult～Maybe this is the pain and happiness haha～ The moment I stood on the top of the mountain, I felt that all the efforts and difficulties were worth it for happiness🥳 It's the kind of grandeur of 'I will be the top, and all the mountains are small'🤍 A trip down to ski and see the beautiful scenery is really worthwhile🥰

The nanny-level guide to Songhua Lake Ski Resort is here this winter

Jilin Vanke Songhua Lake Skiing Guide🤔 ✈️: First, get to Changchun Longjia Airport in Jilin 🚗Then choose one of the following ways to get to Songhua Lake Ski Resort——Bus 60 per person, the departure time is 12 o'clock, 14:30 and 17:30; carpooling 100 per person, you need to wait for people to get together before you can carpool, charter about 500. You can reach the ski resort in about an hour 🏨: ✨Prince Hotel, the only five-star hotel in the resort area, with airport shuttle service, the ski resort is at the hotel entrance, the hotel has a hot spring, and accommodation also gives away ski tickets, one-stop service is intimate, convenient and comfortable. The room card includes: double breakfast, cable car ski ticket, locker and ski board rental, the hotel restaurant is very suitable for taking pictures, a casual shot is a beautiful picture, the snow scene outside the window in the morning, the rime beauty makes you intoxicated. ❄️【Ski Resort Situation】 🌈The ski trails are divided into magic carpet, B cable, A cable, C cable and G cable. 🌈Ski resort cable car operating hours: Day field 8:30–15:30, night field 18:00–21:00 (additional tickets required). 🏂 Ski equipment needs to be brought or rented (beginners are recommended to rent), the ski resort has rental services, and the ski equipment shops outside can also rent. ⚠️Essential equipment: 👕snowsuit, 😷face protection, 🪖helmet, 🧤ski gloves, 👓ski goggles; protective gear is not recommended for rent, it is recommended to buy in advance online or in physical stores. 🍕 Songhua Lake has the most restaurants, on par with Wanlong, offering snacks, milk tea, drinks, barbecue, hot pot, Northeast cuisine, iron pot stew, KFC, McDonald's and so on, the commercial area is located in the middle of the ski resort, very convenient, will give you the ultimate experience. ⚠️⚠️⚠️Common Questions 1⃣️Single board/double board? Personal preference. Single board is difficult to get started, but relatively easy to advance. Double board is easy to get started, but slightly difficult to advance. 2⃣️Whether to hire a coach? As for whether beginners need to hire a coach, my suggestion is to hire. After all, skiing is a high-risk sport, safety first. If an accident occurs, you can't afford to compensate, and you can't bear to fall yourself. At the same time, hiring a coach can learn and master the correct movements more quickly. The price of Songhua Lake ski coach is 1500 for 3 hours, 2500 for 6 hours, you can choose according to your needs. 3⃣️Can you not bring protective gear? You must bring protective gear, because skiing is a high-risk sport, and life only has one chance. 4⃣️Do you need to buy equipment at the beginning? For beginners, the equipment requirements are not high, you can choose to rent. Of course, if the economy allows, you can also freely buy.

Skiing in China!

We traveled to Songhua Lake ski resort from Shenzhen, by flying to Changchun the getting a taxi to the hotel in Songhua. This was organised by our hotel, who then also organised for us to hire all the ski equipment and clothing. The slopes here are pretty good has a large area for beginners this was always pretty busy especially with snowboarders. However the other slopes were pretty much empty which was amazing. The town it’s self is very small and has limited but nice food options. would definitely recommend and go again! #skiing #china #2023travelwish

Snowboarding Trip Jilin, China

This is a snowboarding group trip with close friends to Jilin. We stayed at an airbnb house near the Songhua Lake Ski Resort near Jilin which is only a few minutes walking distance. The place was amazing and we had the whole house to ourselves. Food was amazing. You can buy food and groceries at the Ski town convenience store. Activities in the Lake Songhua Ski Resort was accommodating and price was reasonable (admissions, equipment rental, cable rent). We spent most of the days snowboarding and skiing and it was fun. While in Jilin, apart from snowboarding we visited the Ice sculpture exhibition, went to an indoor hot spring spa, experience the rare winter rime, and indulge ourselves with great local cuisine. It was one of the best trip we had in China. Highly recommended to all ski and snowboarders enthusiast to include Jilin in their travel bucket list! #tripblazers#awesomepic#passionpassport#celebratewithtrip

Rime

After the snow clears, the rime scenery reappears on both banks of the Songhua River. On Songjiang East Road, the rime scenery after the spring snow attracts passers-by and tourists to stop and take photos. Songhua River

Beautiful Jilin

In a short essay, the beauty of Jilin is depicted. This is the bright spot of China, where the dragon's vein connects to the sky. This is the finishing touch of 9.6 million square kilometers, where one mountain has four seasons, and the weather changes every ten miles. This is the highest point in the northeast, where the White Mountain proudly stands like a rooster crowing at dawn. The sky pool reflects the moon, like a dragon gazing, overlooking three countries. All four seasons are generous to Jilin, extremely prosperous, and 'winter' spoils it unreasonably, giving it the most beautiful makeup. When the snowflakes bloom in the sky, it seems to crush countless stars. A hundred miles of rime suddenly appear on the branches, as if the whole spring is inlaid. This black land is now dressed up, transformed into a boundless ocean. The peaks are rolling with white waves, flowing down the Songhua River, with thousands of silver threads along the way, and the banks are full of silver flowers. People ride horses in the snow, carefree, until the sunset falls into the star river, causing ripples of stars in the long night, then suddenly exclaim, there really are fairy tales in the world. Under the majestic Changbai Mountain, where the water flows, thousands of trees are smoky. Looking up, there are icefalls hanging on the river. Water is above the clouds, and clouds are on the top of the wind. Sometimes it turns into fog, sometimes it turns into a fairy. Some people say it is the treasure mirror of the Queen Mother of the West, guarding the peace of one side; some people firmly believe it is the gem of Nuwa repairing the sky, lost in the world. It seems that only in this way, can it be explained

Is there still someone who thinks Jilin is not beautiful enough?

Is there still someone who thinks Jilin is not beautiful enough? This is a city with a temperature of minus 20 degrees Celsius, where the beauty of the city is frozen! Here are the natural wonders of the rime Rime, the upper and lower reaches of the Songhua River River, it is also a beautiful riverside city, Jilin folks are particularly honest, taxi, eating, accommodation, consumption are not high, people are also very enthusiastic! It's a city that's especially suitable for winter. Night View

The early morning snow covers the Northeast land

Today is a fresh and beautiful day, taking the morning high-speed train to the provincial capital, it is destined to be a wonderful and pleasant journey. The Northeast land is covered with fertile snow, shining under the light, such a heavy snow will definitely be a bumper year next year, right?

Exploring skiing resorts of China: great slopes and sunny weather at Lake Songhua resort! Good price for the night skipass: just 170 RMB ( the whole day is 330 RMB). After the skiing we tried a hotspring in Seibu Prince Hotel - it's just next to the slopes and cost is 69 RMB. The food is mostly represented by northestern Chinese cuisine, but also we found a Korean restaurant, which is open for breakfast as well and offers a 20 RMB breakfast deal. Overall we had an amazing experience and definitely would come back! #wintergetaway

The Songhua Lake Scenic Area is located on the outskirts of Jilin City. The natural scenery is very good. The beautiful lakes and mountains are fascinating. Especially in the summer, the air is fresh and the temperature is suitable. It is a good place to escape the heat. The boat on the lake is very special. It is built as a ship of the North Sea Navy. It is easier to take a boat tour of the lake. You can also reach Wuhu Island in the center of the lake. There are many large amusement facilities and roller coasters on this island. Water slides, etc. There is also a water park in summer, which is a good place to relax.

I never expected Jilin to have two faces

The summer of 2023 I came to Songhua Lake in Jilin City This niche and low-key place is clearer than the Three Gorges, more lush than the West Lake, and more three-dimensional than the Thousand Island Lake Reluctantly saying goodbye, I shouted to Songhua Lake: See you in winter So After the first heavy snowfall of 2024 I fulfilled the promise I made with Songhua Lake · The Maitreya Temple is nestled between valleys The lake surface, where I took a boat trip in summer, has turned into thick blue ice It's incredible to walk on the ice Standing under the lighthouse, it's like standing at the center of the world If not seen with my own eyes Who would dare believe that the green hills and blue waters of summer Are the same as the ink-painted ice and snow beneath my feet

Jilin Songhua Lake Scenic Area

Jilin Songhua Lake Scenic Area, with its scenery all year round, each season has its own characteristics, each is different, as a southerner, I prefer the Songhua Lake in winter, the snow is white, pure white, thousands of miles of ice, snow fluttering, intoxicated in the white world, it is fascinating, worth the southerners to check in.