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Changchun
Capital city of Jilin Province, China

Changchun

Changchun is the capital and largest city of Jilin Province, China, on the Songliao Plain.

Plan a trip to Changchun→From Harbin

Changchun is administered as a sub-provincial city, comprising seven districts, one county and three county-level cities. At the 2020 census of China, Changchun had a population of 9,066,906. Changchun's metro area, comprising five districts and one development area, had a population of 5,019,477. Shuangyang and Jiutai districts are not urbanized yet. It is one of the biggest cities in Northeast China, along with Shenyang, Dalian and Harbin.

Get in

Getting to Changchun

  1. 01
    Changchun Longjia International Airport CGQ IATA
  2. 02
    Changchun Railway Station
  3. 03
    Changchun West Railway Station

    High Speed Trains (D and G trains) depart from here.

Do

Things to do

  1. 01
    Changchun Film Century City
  2. 02
    Shengli Park
  3. 03
    Changchun Zoo and Botanical Garden
  4. 04
    Changchun World Sculpture Park
  5. 05
    Northeast Tiger Park
  6. 06
    South Lake Park
Eat

Where to eat

Xunrou Dabing (熏肉大饼)：Xunrou Dabing is a traditional snack from Changchun, consisting of a crispy flatbread filled with aromatic smoked pork, scallions, and savory sauces. The bread is golden brown and flaky, while the smoked pork offers a rich, smoky flavor. This dish is a popular choice for breakfast or a light meal.

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