Changchun is the capital of Jilin Province and the former capital of the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo. It is a major city in northeast China, famous for its film and automotive industries.
The Puppet Manchurian Palace Museum, one of the three remaining great imperial palaces in China, is a must-see when in Changchun.
To learn about the history of the city's film industry in a playful way, you should visit the Changchun Film Theme Park, the first park of its kind in China that integrates film entertainment and tourism.
The national forest park, skiing resorts, historical buildings, a number of other parks and scenic spots are also worth a look.
Diaoshuihu Scenic Area
Located in Shanhe Town, Shuangyang District, at 91 kilometers (56.54 miles) from Changchun, the Diaoshuihu Scenic Area features mountains, waters, forests, peaks, caves and stones. The area was named after the Diaoshuihu Waterfall, which is 10 meters (32.8 feet) wide, with a drop of 7 meters (22.97 feet).
What is even more impressive about the area is a karst cave, measuring 386 meters (1266.4 feet) in length and 73 meters (239.5 feet) in height, which was formed 300 million years ago. Composed of two main halls, the cave is the largest karst attraction with the highest altitude in northeast China. It is a good place to visit in summer.
Admission:30 yuan (US$4.9) / person
Relics of the Puppet Manchurian Eight Ministries
The Puppet Manchurian Eight Ministries were the eight administrative machineries under the control of the Puppet Manchuria, i.e. Ministry of Public Security (Military Department), Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Communications, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of People's Livelihood.
Built in 1936, the relics of these eight ministries are located in the Xinmin Street in central Changchun.
Despite their differences, all are built in Western architectural styles, featuring magnificent buildings and elegant gardens. Nowadays, they have been converted into colleges, schools and research institutes.
Admission:Free
Bo Re Temple
Built in the 1920s, the Bo Re Temple (Prajna Temple) is the biggest temple in the city of Changchun, covering an area of 10,000 square meters (1 hectare). The gate hall of the temple opens onto a compound flanked by bell and drum towers in a unique architectural style. Arrayed on the axial line are the Hall of Deva-kings, the Mahavira Hall and the Tripitaka Pavilion.
One prominent feature of this temple is that all its representations of Buddha, bodhisattvas and 18 arhats are cast in massive bronze statues. An exception is the likeness of Guanyin, made of porcelain. The statue of Sakyamuni inside the Mahavira Hall stands at more than three meters tall and the 18 arhats sitting beside him are one-meter-tall figures.
Admission:8 yuan (US$1.3) / person
Cultural Square
As the largest open area in Changchun's city center, the Cultural Square is the largest square in the city, taking up a total area of 20.5 hectares. Built in 1938, it used to be the Puppet national square of the Manchurian regime in history.
Measuring 429 meters (1407.48 feet) in length, the square has a large sunbird sculpture in its center and an open-air music forum in the north. The east-west main road is laid with granite stones, creating a natural, solemn and steady picture.
Admission: Free
Changchun Lianhuashan Ski Slope
Located 38 kilometers (23.61 miles) from Changchun, the Lianhuashan Ski Slope is the biggest slope in the city, which is the nearest ski slope from a city center in all of China. Covering 6 square kilometers, it features six primary, secondary and advanced ski runs.
Apart from skiing, people also can skate or go snowmobiling. During the summer season, tourists can still go "grass skating," golfing, hang gliding and so on.
Admission:20 yuan (US$3.27) / person
Changchun World Sculpture Park
Built in 2003, the Changchun World Sculpture Park is located in Changchun's city center. Covering an area of 92 hectares, it is the largest urban sculpture park in the world.
It boasts more than 320 pieces by 270 sculptors from over 110 countries, featuring the Eskimo, Maya, Maori, Indian and various modern cultures. It also combines the sculptures with Western gardening theory and the principles of modern landscaping. An 11-hectare lake gives the park that little extra something.
Admission:30 yuan (US$4.9) / person
South Lake Park
Located in the southwest of Changchun City, the South Lake Park is the largest urban park in northeast China and the second largest in China at large -- second only to the famous Summer Palace in Beijing
Built in 1933, the park covers an area of 220 hectares, composing of a lake and surrounding parklands.
The pavilions and bridges are well combined with the lake and trees, rivaling the parks found in southern China. It is an ideal place for boating and fishing in summer, skiing and skating in winter, and getting involved in various festivals and events all year round.
Admission:Free
Changchun Film Theme Park
Located in Changchun, capital of Jilin Province, the Changchun Film Theme Park is the first park of its kind in China that integrates film entertainment and tourism. It was designed after Hollywood's Universal Studios and Disney World in the U.S.
Built in 2003, the park covers an area of 1 million square meters (100 hectares). It features a film technology exhibition, Chinese and Western architecture, an ethnic group scenic area and an entertainment area. Visitors may enjoy 4D movies in one of the luxury theaters, observe the process of shooting a movie from up-close, go on rides to experience the history of cinema, meet their favorite film stars and even get involved in a film shoot.
Changchun is a city famous for its film industry. Changchun Film Studio, known as "the cradle of New China's film industry," was the first film factoryestablished after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 and is considered the cornerstone of the Chinese film industry.
Admission:240 yuan (US$39.22) / person
Jingyuetan National Forest Park
Located 12 kilometers (7.46 miles) southeast of central Changchun, Jilin Province, Jingyuetan National Forest Park is regarded as "a pure land in a big city." It features a forest, water and mountains, and its natural beauty and fresh air attract a large number of tourists year after year. It is called a "natural oxygen bar."
Jingyuetan, or Pure Moon Lake, is named after its crescent-shaped lake. Covering an area of 430 hectares, the lake is 7 kilometers (4.35 miles) in length and 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) in width. Its water is crystal clear and the small fish swimming in the lake can be seen clearly from the water's banks.
The park also features the largest artificial forest in Asia, with an area of 100 square kilometers (10,000 hectares). A complete ecosystem has formed, containing 30 types of trees.
The park is an ideal place to go hiking in spring and skiing in winter.
Admission:30 yuan (US$4.9) / person
Puppet Manchurian Palace Museum
Located in Changchun, the capital city of Jilin Province, the Puppet Manchurian Palace Museum is a palace-relic museum built on the remains of the palace of Aisin Gioro Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), when he served as the puppet emperor of the Manchurian regime. It is one of the three great imperial palaces still existing in China.
Because the regime was established by Japan in a bid to pursue colonial domination in northeast China, it was not recognized by the Chinese government. This was why the word "puppet" was used.
The palace was divided into two parts: an office area and a living area. The architecture in the palace combines both Western and Chinese styles. There are also a few gardens and a race-course. After the breakup of the regime in 1945, the buildings were initially destroyed, but later restored to their original appearance. The palace was opened to the public in 1984.
Admission:80 yuan (US$13.07) / person
Source: china.org
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