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Return to the Familiar: Western Dining in Changchun
Return to the Familiar: Western Dining in Changchun
May 02, 2012

Fine dining at Citron Vert, Changchun. From a culinary perspective, northeast China can be a bit of a shock to the palate of a Westerner. As a visitor or a resident, you soon realise that Chinese food here is worlds apart from the menu and options of the Chinese restaurants you're familiar with back in your home country. Whether you're living in, or visiting Changchun, the novelty of trying street food, or taking a wild guess at what you are ordering in restaurants might never wear off, but there will come a time when... Read More>>

From Beer to Fairy Lights: Expat-Friendly Shopping Malls in Changchun
Oct 19, 2011
From Beer to Fairy Lights: Expat-Friendly Shopping Malls in Changchun

Are you an expat in Changchun tired of shopping for overpriced luxury goods, or cheap copies that scream ‘fake’? Then read on to find the more expat-friendly places to shop. Read More>>

Caffeine in a Cup: Great Cafés in Changchun
Sep 21, 2011
Caffeine in a Cup: Great Cafés in Changchun

If you are a lover of good coffee, or you just can’t handle the Chinese ice-coffee with sweet milk and a straw, look no further. Here are four quality coffee options in Changchun. Read More>>

Nightlife

Expat Friendly Bars in Changchun
Expat Friendly Bars in Changchun

Changchun is home to a surprisingly large number of Western-style bars and clubs. However, not all live up to standard. To avoid stumbling into the first dodgy bar you see, we’ve compiled a list of some of Changchun’s favourite expat watering holes. Read More>>

Food & Drink

Jinkai: The Best Kept Secret in Changchun
Jinkai: The Best Kept Secret in Changchun

Jinkai is a recently developed economic area in Changchun, east of the city center. It is a sprawling modern suburb that’s not only peaceful and relaxing, but also offers plenty to do. Read More>>

Tips & Advice

Feeling Homesick? Head to One of Changchun’s Foreign Grocery Stores
Feeling Homesick? Head to One of Changchun’s Foreign Grocery Stores

If you know where to look, there are some real hidden gems around Changchun offering a wide selection of foreign imported groceries. For those of you who cannot bear yet another bowl of steamed rice, read on! Read More>>

Shopping

An “iPhno” Anyone? An Exploration of Changchun’s Markets
An “iPhno” Anyone? An Exploration of Changchun’s Markets

Changchun has a number of large markets that sell anything from fruit and veg to computers and fake iphones. Mainly visited by in-the-know locals and off the main tourist maps, these markets provide for a fascinating, albeit slightly chaotic, shopping experience. Read More>>

Travel & Outdoors

Changchun’s Unique Parks
Changchun’s Unique Parks

Changchun is famous for its many expansive parks. Nicknamed “A City in the Forest”, Changchun is surrounded by wonderful natural beauty. This article takes you through some of the city’s more unique parks. Read More>>

 
Changchun Basics

Food

Brief Intro to Changchun Dining
Brief Intro to Changchun Dining

Jilin's fertile soil and abundant natural resources have allowed for a rich local cuisine... Read More>>

Local Products

Brief Intro to Changchun Shopping
Brief Intro to Changchun Shopping

Changchun is a major industrial center in northern China, the capital of Jilin Province,... Read More>>

Exploring Changchun

Rough Guide to Changchun Travel
Rough Guide to Changchun Travel

Changchun is the capital of Jilin province located about an hour and a half by plane... Read More>>

Entertainment

Changchun Entertainment Overview
Changchun Entertainment Overview

Unsurprisingly for a city dubbed “China's Film City “ a highlight of the entertainment in... Read More>>

 
What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. More>>