Changchun 3 Days 2 Nights Budget Travel Guide｜Explore the "Forest City" Hot Springs with Just 2000 RMB per Person +

Is traveling in Northeast China always expensive? 🌲Here’s a 3-day 2-night Changchun itinerary❄️
Spend less than 2000 RMB per person and experience the northern secret wonder! Students and workers, take note!

💰【Total Budget】1800 RMB/person (including food, accommodation, transport, and activities)
⏰【Best Season】December to February (stunning snow scenes) or May to October (forest oxygen bar)

🚗【Day 1: City Intro】
📍Accommodation Recommendation: Hanting Hotel near People’s Square (Intersection of Renmin Street and Jiefang Road, Chaoyang District)
80 RMB per night per person, super convenient location!
✨Must-visit spots:
- Cultural Square (free entry)
- Geological Palace Museum (Intersection of Renmin Street and South Ring Road, Nanguan District)
📸 Great for vintage architecture photos!

🍢Dinner Recommendation:
Changtong Road BBQ Street
Highly recommend Lao Han Tou BBQ (50 RMB per person, eat until full)
Experience authentic Northeast street food vibes here!

🌲【Day 2: Jingyue Lake or Changying Century City】
🚇Transport: Light Rail Line 3 direct, fare 4 RMB
✅Option A: Jingyue Lake National Forest Park (5840 Jingyue Street, Nanguan District)
Entrance fee 30 RMB, turns into a fairy tale world in winter!
Must-try activities:
- Forest boardwalk hiking (free)
- Snowmobile 80 RMB/10 minutes
- Ice biking is super fun!
🌲Forest oxygen bar check-in, every snap is a masterpiece!

✅Option B: Changying Century City (Inside Changying Century City, Jingyue District)
A must for movie fans! Immersive experience is amazing
Buy tickets online in advance to save 20 RMB~

♨️Highly recommend for the evening:
Yulong Hot Spring Resort (Yongshun Road, Jingyue Development Zone, Shuangyang District)
300 RMB per person including accommodation + unlimited hot spring access!
Soaking in hot springs at -20°C while watching snow is incredible!

🏰【Day 3: Puppet Manchurian Palace + Return】
📍Puppet Manchurian Palace Museum (5 Guangfu North Road, Kuancheng District)
Entrance fee 70 RMB, a must-visit for history buffs!
Recommend renting an audio guide for 20 RMB, great value!

🍜Lunch must-eat:
Guilin Road Food Street
Li Lian Gui Smoked Meat Pancake / Lao Bai Jia Braised Pork Bones
40 RMB per person, eat until full!

💰【Budget Breakdown】
Transport 150 + Accommodation 460 + Tickets 300
Food 180 + Entertainment 300 = 1790 RMB
Students can save an extra 100+ RMB with ID!

✨【Helpful Tips】
1️⃣Winter essentials: down jacket + snow boots + heat packs
2️⃣Jingyue Lake is less crowded and more beautiful before 8 AM
3️⃣Hot spring hotels are cheaper on weekdays

Changchun is truly an underrated treasure city!
Forest + snow scenery + hot springs + delicious food = perfect winter
Tag your friends and come play together!!