Welcome to Changchun.

Here is a customized 5-day, 4-night travel guide for Changchun, covering key attractions, local cuisine, and accommodation and transportation suggestions, optimized from multiple authoritative sources.

Itinerary Overview: Theme: History & Culture + Natural Scenery + Ice and Snow Experience (Winter)
Budget Allocation: Accommodation 1200 RMB, Dining 1000 RMB, Tickets 800 RMB, Local Transportation 300 RMB, Round-trip Transportation 1700 RMB (based on second-class high-speed rail)
Accommodation Recommendation: Choose budget hotels near Hongqi Street or People’s Square with convenient transportation, such as Ji Hotel Hongqi Street Wanda Plaza (about 300 RMB/night), close to the subway and shopping areas.

Daily Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Historical Impressions and City Life
Morning: Arrive in Changchun and check into the hotel.
Afternoon: Puppet Manchurian Imperial Palace Museum (ticket 70 RMB)
Witness of Japanese invasion history, former residence of Puyi, recommended 3-hour visit.
Evening: Dinner at Chongqing Road Pedestrian Street, try Guobaorou (crispy sweet and sour pork) at the old brand “Chunfahe Restaurant” and grilled cold noodles.
Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 from airport/train station to People’s Square Station, then transfer by bus or taxi (about 15 RMB).
Day 2: Film Art and Forest Oxygen Bar
Morning: Changchun Film Studio Museum (ticket 90 RMB)
Cradle of New China’s film industry, interactive experience with classics like “The White-Haired Girl.”
Afternoon: Jingyuetan National Forest Park (ticket 30 RMB)
Asia’s largest man-made forest sea, cycle on wooden boardwalk or take sightseeing bus (20 RMB), enjoy the “urban green lung.”
Evening: Dinner at Hongqi Street shopping area, try Xueyi Red Bean Paste (imperial dessert), a popular photo spot.
Tip: Taxi between the two attractions about 30 RMB, or take Light Rail Line 3 directly.
Day 3: Natural Wonders and Family Time
All day: Shenlu Peak Tourist Resort (ticket 238 RMB, book fair discount price 110 RMB)
Includes glass skywalk, deer park, cave exploration, great for photos and family activities.
Transportation: Take the cultural tourism special line from downtown (ticket 10 RMB) or drive about 1.5 hours.
Dinner: Near the resort, try Shuangyang Water Tofu or Fang Er Cuisine (Northeast stews).
Day 4: Ice and Snow Carnival (Winter Only) or Cultural Leisure
Option A (Winter): Changchun Ice and Snow New World (ticket about 200 RMB)
Ice lanterns and snow sculptures, skiing experience, new hot spring hotel for soaking and snow viewing (extra charge).
Option B (Other Seasons): Changchun Zoo and Botanical Garden (ticket 30 RMB) + Changchun Film Century City (ticket 240 RMB, discount 120 RMB)
See pandas at the zoo, experience 4D movies and roller coasters at Film Century City.
Evening: Night tour at Nanhu Park (free), ice skating available in winter.
Day 5: Leisure Shopping and Departure
Morning: Shopping at Hongqi Street Wanda Plaza or Eurasia Shopping Mall, buy local specialties (such as Dingfeng authentic pastries, Qiulin Lidaosi red sausage).
Afternoon: Departure, allow time to get to airport/train station.
Tip: Store luggage at the hotel for light travel, Airport Bus Line 1 goes directly to Longjia Airport (25 RMB).

Budget Details (RMB)
Item : Cost Description
Accommodation (4 nights) 1200 Budget hotel, including breakfast
Dining : 1000 200 RMB/day, including specialty meals
Tickets : 800 Total discounted price (book fair/student ID)
Local Transportation 300 Metro, bus, taxi
Round-trip Transportation 1700 High-speed rail second class (Beijing-Changchun round trip)
Total: 5000 Flexible within budget

Practical Tips
1. Transportation Optimization:
- Most city attractions are accessible by metro (Lines 1/2/3), recommend purchasing the “Spring City Card” (free for new university students).
For Shenlu Peak/Ice and Snow New World, take the cultural tourism special line to avoid driving congestion.
2. Ticket Discounts:
During the May Book Fair, attractions like Puppet Manchurian Imperial Palace and Film Century City offer 50% off.
Students and seniors get half price with ID; some attractions are free (e.g., Nanhu Park).
3. Food Recommendations:
Must-try: Yanbian cold noodles (refreshing), pork and blood sausage (Manchu specialty), Di San Xian (Northeast home-style dish).
Popular restaurants: Yuanshengju (hot pot), Wang Ji Sauce Bones (about 50 RMB per person).
4. Seasonal Advice:
Winter: Focus on ice and snow activities, dress warmly (-20°C).
Summer: Best to cool off at Jingyuetan and Shenlu Peak, forest coverage over 80%.

This itinerary balances cultural depth and natural experience, strictly controlling budget through discounts and transportation optimization. For adjustments (such as adding a 2-day Changbai Mountain trip), note the high-speed rail reaches Changbai Mountain Station in 2 hours, with one-way ticket about 105 RMB.