5 major malls in Jilin Province – including two in Changchun — are holding a “Spring Festival Goods Fair” until January 22nd. Over 100,000 different products from all over China will be sold at these events, offering a good ... Read More>>
The elementary ski track in Changchun Jingyuetan ski resort opened to the public on Nov. 18th. A ski road with 18 degree slopes, 700m in length, will also be opening soon. Jingyuetan will become the main venue for the 2010 Vasaloppet Ski Festival. The Lotus ... Read More>>
On October 6th at 12:00, an Airbus 320 for China Southern Airlines departed Changbai Mountain Airport, marking the first flight of the Changbai Mountain-Changchun-Shanghai flight route. This new flight is expected to promote the tourism of Changbai Mountain ... Read More>>
The Changchun Light Rail 4 started conducting trial operations on September 26th. The line, which connects Chechang Station (车场站) to Dongdaqiao Station (东大桥站), begins service each morning at 06:00 and ends at 20:00. During the trial operation, each ... Read More>>
2010 FIFA World Cup will be held in 9 different cities in South Africa starting June 11th. This is the first time Africa has ever hosted the World Cup event. It is estimated that at least 450,000 soccer fans and visitors will be attending the event this ... Read More>>
Changchun’s urban area is facing increasing challenges in congestion mitigation thanks to the rapid increase of motor vehicles in the city (15% increase per annum). There were over 500,000 motor vehicles on the roads in Changchun’s urban area at ... Read More>>
In the upcoming 5 years, Changchun is slated to launch 30 tourism infrastructure and key tourism projects. The total investment will reach 46.415 billion RMB. It is expected that the total revenue of tourism will rise to 100 billion RMB in 2015. Read More>>
“Minor offences will be fined 5 RMB, talking back to a teacher is 10 RMB, breaking school rules is 50 RMB, etc.” Parents are baffled and concerned about new class rules implemented at a freshman class in a junior high school in Changchun. The ... Read More>>
The Jilin branch of China Southern Airlines is promoting special discount airfares during the Tomb Sweeping Festival national holiday. A number of flights from Changchun to Shanghai are selling for as low as 320 RMB; flights to Beijing start from 290 RMB; ... Read More>>
According to Ma Li, head of the Changchun City Road Transport Bureau, Changchun has begun implementing a new regulation called the "Jilin Provincial and Municipal Public Transport Management Regulation." Under the new provision, taxi drivers who ... Read More>>
Construction to link the Yuanda Bridge to Changchun Airport (Yuanda Bridge to Yangpu Avenue section) began on August 25th. The road to the airport spans a distance of 29 km, starting at the Yuanda Bridge and connecting it to Changchun Longjia International ... Read More>>
Changchun used to be the capital of the Japanese puppet regime in Manchuria, now home to the Badabu Site originally composed of eight administrations of the regime. The architectures are well preserved and spread throughout the center of the city. A special ... Read More>>
The Vassa Cross-Country Skiing Festival is soon to be held on Jan 2nd of next year at the Jingyuetan National Forest Park just as the prelude to the Changchun Snow and Ice Festival is being held. At this time, the Snow and Ice Travel Festival will hold the ... Read More>>
According to reports, starting from April 16th, Changchun Industrial and Commercial Administration and Changchun Consumers’ Association will cancel unreasonable fees in the catering service industry. These include charging for disposable tableware, ... Read More>>
A new flight route from Taiyuan to Changchun opened on Mar.29. The flights fly every Monday and Wednesday. Flight numbers are CZ6459 and CZ6470, Airbus 319. Thus, from now on passengers from Taiyuan can fly to the capital cities of 29 other provinces in China. Read More>>
According to reports, Changchun has begun construction on 10 special streets in an effort to attract more tourists to Changchun. Construction of the special streets will be complete in September. See also: Changchun to Invest 46 Billion to Promote Tourism ... Read More>>
The pre-sale period for train tickets in Changchun will be adjusted to four days from Nov. 24 to Dec. 31. From Nov. 17th to 23rd, only train tickets that depart before Nov. 26th are sold. The pre-sales period of bullet trains and Z-trains remains unchanged ... Read More>>
Reporters learned from the Taxi Management Office of Changchun recently that in order to maintain normal taxicab operations at the Changchun Longjia International Airport and the Changchun Train Station, a new system is being implemented whereby cab drivers ... Read More>>
This year, the Changchun Public Transportation Group plans to overhaul 500 public buses, focusing on those that are currently in the worst condition. They hope that by installing encryption equipment in each vehicle, they can thereby increase the hardware ... Read More>>
The heat supply in Changchun will start on October 25th as the weather starts gets colder. The heat supply will last until April 10th, 2010. The heat supply units will post notices on the door of people’s homes to notify them of facilities . Read More>>