Complete Guide for 3 Days and 2 Nights in Changchun

3 Days and 2 Nights in Changchun🔥 Explore the Northern Spring City for about 2k per person

Who would have thought! Changchun is truly an underrated treasure city! It has a rich historical atmosphere yet is full of everyday life charm. Quickly save this full guide for food, accommodation, and transportation👇

🚗 Transportation Guide

▪️ External Transportation:

• Airplane: Changchun Longjia International Airport, very convenient airport subway to downtown, shuttle bus 20-30 RMB/person

• High-speed Rail: Prefer Changchun Station (city center), Changchun West Station has fewer trains but modern architecture, buy tickets in advance on 12306
▪️ Inner-city Transportation:

• Metro Lines 1 and 2 cover core attractions, fares 2-7 RMB; buses 1-2 RMB, support mobile payment

• Taxi starting fare about 10 RMB, most trips between attractions cost 10-20 RMB, very cost-effective

🏃‍♀️ Must-visit List (with locations + costs)

1. Puppet Manchurian Imperial Palace Museum
📍 Location: No. 5 Guangfu North Road, Kuancheng District
💰 Ticket: 70 RMB in peak season / 60 RMB off-season
Red walls and yellow tiles hide historical stories; it’s recommended to spend 20 RMB on a guided tour for double the experience

2. Jingyue Lake National Forest Park
📍 Location: No. 5840 Jingyue Street, Nanguan District
💰 Ticket 30 RMB, bike rental 20 RMB/hour
Asia’s largest man-made forest sea, cycling and lake views are super healing, and you can ski in winter

3. Route 54 Tram
📍 Location: Along Changchun Station - Gongnong Road
💰 2 RMB/person
Vintage tram cars travel through the old city, the scenery outside the window looks like scenes from an old movie, perfect for photos

4. Changchun Film Studio Museum
📍 Location: No. 1118 Hongqi Street, Chaoyang District
💰 Ticket 90 RMB
The cradle of New China’s film industry, old studios and projectors create a strong retro atmosphere

🍜 Food & Accommodation

▪️ Must-try Food:

• Lao Chang Spring Pancakes: about 60 RMB per person, the rolled pancakes with Beijing sauce shredded pork are amazing

• Datongjiang Korean Cuisine: crispy outside and tender inside Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork), chilled cold noodles to refresh

• Street Barbecue: grilled chicken racks and fatty-lean skewers are a must-order, about 50 RMB per person to eat until full
▪️ Accommodation Recommendations:
Stay near Chongqing Road/People’s Square, hotels like All Seasons, Atour about 200 RMB/night, walking distance to shopping areas

💡 Tips

• Bring all your documents, students and seniors get ticket discounts

• Prepare thick down jackets + warm packs in winter, bring long-sleeve jackets in summer for temperature changes

• Download taxi and map apps for smoother travel

The romance of Changchun is hidden in the ding-dong sound of the tram and the lively atmosphere of the barbecue stalls. Go check it out!✨