Changchun长春

Overview

Changchun is the capital of Jilin Province, known as the 'Automobile City' for being home to China's First Automobile Works. Changchun Film Studio is the cradle of Chinese cinema, and the Changchun Film Festival is one of China's top four film festivals. Jingyuetan is Asia's largest artificial forest, known as Changchun's 'lung'. The Puppet Emperor's Palace Museum records the history of Puyi, the last emperor. Changchun is also a major science and education city with Jilin University and other prestigious institutions. Green in summer, snow-covered in winter.

Key Facts

Top Attractions

Puppet Emperor's Palace Museum

The palace where last emperor Puyi served as a puppet ruler of Manchukuo. Blends Chinese and Western architecture, documenting that period of history.

Jingyuetan National Forest Park

Asia's largest artificial forest with 5.3 sq km water area and over 96% forest coverage. Beautiful in all seasons, skiing available in winter.

Changchun Film Studio Museum

Cradle of New China's cinema. The museum displays precious film memorabilia and props, with interactive film special effects experiences.

South Lake Park

Changchun's largest city park with a wide lake surrounded by trees. Popular for leisurely walks. Boating in summer, ice skating in winter.

Changchun Film Theme Park

China's first film industry theme park, combining film production with entertainment. Experience special effects filming and movie scenes.

Food & Snacks

Changchun Braised Pork (Jiangrou)

Traditional Changchun dish. Pork belly slowly braised with secret sauce. Red-brown, tender, rich but not greasy, with intense sauce aroma.

Northeast Iron Pot Stew (Tieguo Dun)

A Northeast specialty stewed in a large iron pot with chicken, goose, ribs or fish, served with potatoes, glass noodles, and corn cakes. A hearty one-pot feast.

Changchun Grilled Cold Noodles

One of Northeast China's most popular street foods. Cold noodles grilled on an iron plate, brushed with sauce and rolled with egg, ham, and cilantro.

Snow-coat Red Bean Pastry

Traditional Changchun pastry. Whipped egg white wrapped around red bean paste, deep-fried to a snow-white fluffy exterior with sweet, soft filling.

Festivals & Events

World & Intangible Heritage

• Northeast Errenzhuan (Comic Duets) (2006) — Northeast China's most iconic folk performance art, national intangible heritage since 2006. Features singing, speaking, acting, and dancing with humor, the soul of Northeast culture.
• Northeast Dagu (Drum Storytelling) (2008) — Traditional Northeast storytelling art accompanied by drum and sanxian lute. Bold and passionate singing style with historical and folk tales. National intangible heritage since 2008.

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