Chongqing Lu 重庆路 A variety of Chinese snacks are available here, such as Malatang (hot, hot, hot) and old Peking hot pot, Cross-bridge rice noodles from Yunnan and Laoganma handmade noodles typical of Changchun. Add: Chaoyang District, Changchun Global ... Read More>>
Woodcarving (Mu Diao) 木雕 'Not old' Grass (Longevity Grass) 不老草(又名草苁蓉) Bark Painting (Shu Pi Hua) 树皮画 Dehui Grass Weaving (De Hui Cao Bian) 德惠草编 Ginseng (Shen) 参 Deer Antler (Lu Rong) 鹿茸 Zibeline (Zi Diao Pi) 紫貂皮 Woodcarving (Mu ... Read More>>
Jilin's fertile soil and abundant natural resources have allowed for a rich local cuisine to develop in the area. As the region's second city (after Harbin), it is a major center, and cuisine from all over can be found here. The exotic dishes of the area are... Read More>>
Xikang Lu and Chongqing Lu are the two main snack streets in the city. Head here to try local favorites such as piccalilli and cold noodles, two dishes influenced by Korean cuisine, as well as the local bean curd skewers cooked in soup. Snow Sweetened Bean ... Read More>>
Changchun is said to be at its best either in late summer, during the bi-annual Changchun China Film Festival, or in winter when the Changchun Jingyuetan Ice & Snow Festival is hosted here. However many of the attractions are open throughout the year ... Read More>>
Braised Deer's Tail (Shao Lu Wei) 烧鹿尾 Ginseng Chicken Cooked with Maotai Wine (Ren Shen Mao Tai Ji) 人参茅台鸡 Changbai Banquet with Rare Products(Changbaishan Zhen Yan) 长白山珍宴 Fried Mutton and Yundou Beans (Yangrou Shao Yundou) 羊肉烧芸豆 The Eight ... Read More>>
Changchun is an agreeable place, but locals admit it's better to live here than to visit. The town is well-planned, with straight boulevards and squares throughout, but it's huge, with its few sights spread far apart. A stroll south from the train station ... Read More>>
Changchun is the capital of Jilin province located about an hour and a half by plane northeast of Beijing, in the centre of the northeast plain. Changchun means “eternal spring“ , but is the city's many nicknames that give the best indication of ... Read More>>
Changchun does not currently have a subway line in service, but does have two light rail lines. Read More>>
Changchun actually has three passenger railway stations: Changchun Railway Station, Changchun East Railway Station, and Changchun South Railway Station. Both the East and South stations are very small and only local trains stop there. All trains stop at ... Read More>>
Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) opened in September 2005 around 28 east of central Changchun. International airlines operate services to Seoul, South Korea, Vladivostok, Russia, and Tokyo, and the domestic airlines fly to numerous cities in ... Read More>>
Changchun is equipped with two major long-distance bus stations: Changchun General Bus Station and Changchun New North Bus Station (Changchun Kaixuan Lu Bus Station), both of which are situated near the Changchun Railway Station. Between these two stations, ... Read More>>
Taxis are an inexpensive way to see the city—they're cheap even by Chinese standards. A flat fee of 5 RMB covers the first 2.5 kilometers, with a surcharge of 2 RMB for every additional 1 km, plus a final fuel surcharge of 1 RMB. The older maroon ... Read More>>
When renting a car, a Chinese drivers license is required, so foreigners are advised to hire a local driver. Rental requirements include a passport and a sizable deposit. Visitors are advised to make an advance reservation during holiday periods. Reference ... Read More>>
China Country Code Number: 0086 Changchun City Code Number: 0431 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Police: 110 Domestic Long Distance Phone Number Information: 113 Local Directory Assistance: 114 Time Inquiry: 12117 Fire: 119 Ambulance: 120 Weather ... Read More>>
Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB 174.1billion GDP per Capita: RMB 23,677 Economic Growth Rate: 15.4% Population: 3.49 million (urban) 3.91million (rural) FDI: US$1.41 billion Annual Average Wage: RMB 19,955 Government Effectiveness Rating: 79th 2006 ... Read More>>