Jilin Province Located in the center of Northeast China. It is bordered by Heilongjiang on the north, Liaoniang to the south, Inner Mongolia on the west and North Korea on the east. This location gives Jilin Province its favorable temperate climate, which includes a lengthy winter with snow that can start as early as October and last until April. Despite the winter cold, people flock to this area for the Ice Lantern Festival and the winter sports. |
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| When to go |
Located in the middle latitude region of north hemisphere and the east of Eurasia Continent. It belongs to the furthermost northern temperate zone near semi-frigid zone. The east part lies close to the Japanese sea and Yellow sea, where is warm, humid and rainy, while under the influence of the Siberian climate, lying on the Mongol Plateau, the west is dry with much sands blown by wind, there is less rain and four seasons are distinctive. The province has an average annual temperature ranges from 3 to 5 degrees centigrade. The snowing period lasts 7 months from November to the next April, and it is the best time for ice and snow touring. |
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| What to See |
Jilin is known as an area for winter sports and has produced some of the best ski resorts in China. However, Jilin has many other natural and the historical attractions to entertain its residents and visitors.
Changchun Attractions - Changbai Mountain & Heavenly Lake, Jingyuetan National Forest Park, Puppet Emperor Palace, Changchun Film City and Jilin Provincial Museum
Jilin City Attractions - Rimed Trees, Beidahu Skiing Resort, Beishan Snow and Ice World, The Meteorite Museum, Songhua Lake and Songhua Lake Ski Resort
Festivals - Changchun Film Festival in China, Wusong Ice and Snow Festival in Jilin City |
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Jilin Changchun is famous for its fertile soil and abundant resources with various delicacies providing rich sources for gourmet Changchun dining. What interest travelers most are the game dishes, as they are found in no other part of China, though Jilin Changchun dining still presents other cuisines of China. I can assure you that whenever you come to Changchun your mouth will water upon seeing the variety of foods and dishes available here.
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