What to do and see in Changchun, China: The Best Places and Tips

August 11, 2017 Jacquiline Darosa

Changchun (simplified Chinese: 长春; traditional Chinese: 長春; pinyin: Chángchūn) is the capital and largest city of Jilin Province, and is also the core city of Northeast Asia. Lying in the center of the Songliao Plain, Changchun is administered as a sub-provincial city, comprising 7 districts, 1 county and 2 county-level cities. According to the 2010 census of China, Changchun had a total population of 7,674,439 under its jurisdiction. The city's urbanized (or metro) area, comprising 5 districts and 4 development areas, had a population of 3,815,270 in 2010 as the Shuangyang and Jiutai districts are not urbanized yet. It is the largest industrial, educational, scientific and transportation hub in Northeast China.
Restaurants in Changchun

1. Jingyue Pool

18 Km from City Center, Nanguan District, Changchun 130041, China +86 431 8451 8000
Excellent
51%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 175 reviews

Jingyue Pool

Reviewed By ManfreddNg - Malaysia

Jingyue Lake is a favourite getaway for city folks in Changchun City .It is a refreshing large parkland and lake less than 25km away.
Swathes of birch ,maple trees and coniferous pines forest surround the scenic Jingyue Lake .It is frozen now with winter sports and sleighs.
Different type of sleighs are available in here. We started with huskies dogs .
After that we rode on a horse sleigh .We drove on a lake buggy and rode on cycle skate too .
The scenic views of Jingyue replicate a wintery alpine ambiance in Europe.The temperate foliage and lake activities are pleasant and peaceful.We enjoyed our visit in this attraction in Changchun City.


2. Puppet Emperor's Palace (Wei Huang Gong)

No.3 Guangfu Road, Kuancheng District, Changchun 130051, China
Excellent
35%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 187 reviews

Puppet Emperor's Palace (Wei Huang Gong)

Reviewed By Alexandra F

The emperor's palace was undergoing restoration when we were there. However they only restore one building at a time, so there was still lots to see. The palace grounds are covered in paths, with beautiful flowers, sculptures and Fountains. Inside the palace are many historical exhibits. Almost everything is written in English and Chinese. Everyone behind a counter can speak English fluently enough that you do not need to be able to speak Chinese.

3. World Sculpture Park

No.9518 Renmin Main Street, Nanguan District, Changchun 130022, China +86 431 8537 9019
Excellent
56%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

World Sculpture Park

Reviewed By Jedai79 - Singapore

Was at 长春世界雕塑公园 (Changchun World Sculpture Park) - it has been upgrade to 5star site this year) on 14 May.
To get there~
Walked to Light Rail Line 3, Liaoning station (辽宁站)from Jinjiang Inn, Changchun Train Station. Took 16 stations to 卫星广场。Walk about 15-20 mins to World Sculpture Park.
Took a cab from there back to Changchun Train Station ~ ¥25
Park & Sculptures ~
Huge park. Operational since Sept, 2003, wow, almost 14 years and it is still very well-maintained.
Sculptures by Rodin, Michaelangelo, Chinese/Russian/sculptors etc. You need 2-3 hrs to finish the entire park in a leisurely manner. It was raining rather heavily when we were there, thus we only saw part of the park and had to leave.
We were a little disappointed as the beautiful lake in pictures we saw before this visit was gone as they were trying to clear some mud that settled at the bottom of the lake so that the lake water would look clearer according to the tourists' office staff. Therefore, we couldn't get very nice pictures.
We prefer Last Manchu Emperor Puyi's Palace and War Museum next to Puyi's Palace. (Please see our other review). Allow me to digress: however, if to compare War Museum in Changchun with Unit 731 Museum in Harbin, the latter was even better especially for the western visitors, write ups in English was better and clearer, the entire presentation was extremely organised.

4. South Lake Park

51 Gongnong Road, Chaoyang District, Changchun, China
Excellent
51%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 67 reviews

South Lake Park

Reviewed By DenDen1London - london

interesting in the winter, good for a walk to escape from the city hustle and bustle. skating, snow sculptures and very scenic, well worth a visit

5. The Museum of The Imperial Palace of Manchukuo

No.5 Guangfu North Road, Kuancheng District, Changchun 130052, China +86 431 8286 6611
Excellent
35%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 103 reviews

The Museum of The Imperial Palace of Manchukuo

Reviewed By alohatripper - Honolulu, Hawaii

Feb 4
Changchun on the Songhua Plain is only 200 years old, yet it has a population of over 8M residents and is the capital of Jilin province. In the NE part of the city are the many separate buildings and houses of the puppet emperor, Puyi.
The museum was a home built by the Japanese for Puyi, his wives, and associates. Room after room are artifacts and photos of his daily activities and his 3 wives. Though his third and last wife was slim and attractive, he was not close to her as he thought she was beneath him in education and deportment.
The 3-dimensional mock-ups were interesting and authentic.
This museum motivated me to re-visit "The Last Emperor."

6. Changchun Movie Millennium Town

Jingyue Main Street, Nanguan District, Changchun 130041, China +86 431 8455 0888
Excellent
34%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 137 reviews

Changchun Movie Millennium Town

Reviewed By Juanamac - Wellington, New Zealand

Movie Wonderland was.... interesting. From a theme-park visitor from way back, this was nothing like any park I have visited.
The "rides" were not thrill rides, but more... passive. The Haunted House was decidedly regional-fair-esque, yet Chinese Teens were being removed in tears, and nearly every corner had someone scared out of their wits. Most of the "rides" involved long queues followed by sitting and watching something. One "ride" involved walking into a room with 150 people, listening to some Chinese narration while a light show followed, then walking into another room for a green-screen demonstration.
The only "ride" with an actual ride was a space ride, which if you have back problems, I would avoid like the plague. The 4D movie was interesting, and probably the best "ride" in the place.
During winter only one ride is open at a time, so everyone in the park moves between the open rides, leading to super long queues.
It was a really expensive activity at 200 Yuan, far more than anything else we did, and I do not think it good value.

7. Zoological and Botanical Garden of Changchun

No.2121 Ziyou Main Road, Nanguan District, Changchun 130022, China
Excellent
28%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 60 reviews

Zoological and Botanical Garden of Changchun

Reviewed By MattwalesNorthWales - Chengdu, China

In mid-February the zoo is a pretty desolate place, most of the exhibits kept inside and the garden areas all covered in deep snow. However for only 30RMB the zoo is a good day out, the animals seem well cared for, clean and the exhibition areas are modern and spacious. In the summer there is a funfair for the kids and large landscaped areas to explore too. All in all quite satisfactory.

8. Peony Garden

No.3133 West side of Renmin Main Street, Chaoyang District, Changchun 130021, China
Excellent
46%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Peony Garden

Reviewed By Laxiaozi08200912 - Beijing, China

Very beautiful when I arrived there hahaha)) It was just the ripe season for peony to blossom, right after spring that is, in the summer. Next up, there are small Bridges over troubled water everywhere there whilst seeing green trees and bushes...just plain awesome!

9. Shengli Park of Changchun

Renmin Main Street, Kuancheng District, Changchun 130052, China
Excellent
30%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 36 reviews

Shengli Park of Changchun

Reviewed By ksg48 - Moab

Nice park, but due to construction works at the entrance, in the park and in the neighborhood, several ways and areas are blocked.
Besides, it is small, there are people but not to much. There is also a fair area, so if you look for a silent place, it is hard to find.

10. Wanda Shopping Plaza (Hongqi Street)

HongQiJie 616Hao WanDaShangYeGuangChang Sheng YiYuan Pang, Changchun, China +86 431 8539 3888
Excellent
40%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Wanda Shopping Plaza (Hongqi Street)

Reviewed By DenDen1London - london

it's a shopping centre with lots of shops where you can....shop! department stores, internationals and independents, food court. Other Plaza's close by so should be able to find what you need.

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