Jilin City - Yanbian Ultimate Guide for Traveling with Seniors Must-Read

First time taking parents to Jilin City - Yanbian, this guide is a must-save! Worry-free pick-up and drop-off, Er Ren Zhuan iron pot stew paired with Korean set meals, Songhua Lake skiing + snow ridge reindeer interaction, Changbai Mountain North Slope to see Heaven Lake and make a wish, wearing Hanbok at the Folk Village, checking in at Yanbian University wall, shopping at West Market, all relaxed without rushing, seniors can fully enjoy the trip!
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Don’t miss out! Packed with useful info, scroll down to unlock a new journey~
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🗺️ Itinerary:
📅 DAY 1: ✈️ Depart and arrive at Changchun Airport, 24H dedicated car pick-up from airport/station to hotel, check in at a highly rated hotel in Changchun, if arriving early, you can explore recommended attractions on your own~
🌟 First arrival in Changchun, stay at a comfortable hotel and enjoy a leisurely time.
📅 DAY 2: Rime Corridor -> Songhua Lake Ski Resort <3H skiing + winter charm experience>, evening enjoy Er Ren Zhuan performance and iron pot stew
🌨️ Admire the beautiful rime scenery, enjoy the thrill of skiing, and relax with Er Ren Zhuan and iron pot stew at night.
📅 DAY 3: Changbai Mountain Water Color Rafting -> Changbai Mountain Scenic Area -> Changbai Mountain Heaven Lake
🌊 Experience fun rafting, explore Changbai Mountain, and make a beautiful wish at Heaven Lake.
📅 DAY 4: Changbai Mountain Xianfeng Snow Ridge Scenic Area -> Chinese Korean Ethnic Folk Village -> Yanbian University popular wall
🦌 Get close to reindeer, stroll the snowfield, experience Korean folk customs, and check in at the popular wall.
📅 DAY 5: Shopping at West Market, enjoy Korean set meals, free activities all day, then 24H dedicated car to Changchun Longjia Airport/Changchun Station for return trip [Please book flights or trains departing after 16:00 on the same day]
🛍️ Shop at West Market, eat Korean set meals, enjoy free time, then head back, looking forward to next time!
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Travel tips: 🧳
1️⃣ Airport transport: It is recommended to book a car in advance from Jilin City Longjia Airport to Yanbian, cross-city carpooling saves time and effort 🚗
2️⃣ October climate: Jilin City is already in autumn, bring a light jacket; Yanbian has large temperature differences between day and night, remember to layer 🧥
3️⃣ Photo spots: Songhua Lake in Jilin City is beautiful in autumn, and the Hanbok experience at Yanbian Folk Village is super photogenic 📸
4️⃣ Customs and culture: Watch Er Ren Zhuan performance with iron pot stew in Jilin City, and don’t miss Korean set meals with rice wine in Yanbian 🍶
5️⃣ Hidden gem: Yanbian Water Market is very lively early in the morning, remember to go on an empty stomach to try rice cakes and rice sausage 🥢
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