3-Day Jilin Travel Guide

Let your soul soar in this northeastern winter wonderland❄️ Here's a 3-day Jilin itinerary showcasing magical rime scenery, top ski resorts, and rejuvenating hot springs - your ultimate winter happiness guide!

【Day 1: Wusong Island + Wulajie】
📍Wusong Island: Depart by 6am! Morning rime is most spectacular. Wear bright colors for photos (my red outfit was super photogenic). ¥80 entrance fee, bring a thermos with hot water♨️
📍Wulajie Manchu Town: 15-minute drive from Wusong. Must-try Wula hotpot! Recommend "Lao Bai's" (¥60/person) - their sauerkraut blood sausage is amazing

【Day 2: Beidahu Ski Resort】
⛷️Beidahu: Beginners should choose Crescent Cableway area. Coaches cost ¥300/2 hours (great deal if shared among 3). Rent ski suits - your clothes will get wet!
🍲Lunch at mountaintop restaurant: ¥38 beef noodles warm you up perfectly
♨️Evening at Shennong Hot Spring Resort: Soak under starry skies - pure therapy! ¥198 combo ticket includes buffet

【Day 3: Songhua Lake + Downtown】
🌊Songhua Lake: Take cable car to summit viewpoint (¥60). Frozen lake is breathtaking - try ice fishing!
🏛️Jilin City Museum: Free mammoth fossil exhibits. Second floor has detailed rime formation displays
🍡Final food sprint: "Lao Bai Rouguan's" garlic pork with sauerkraut dumplings is perfection!

❗Pro Tips:
1. Stick hand warmers on phone backs! iPhones freeze easily
2. Wear anti-slip shoe covers (¥15 online) - my friend fell 3 times...
3. Rime viewing depends on luck - check weather! (We woke at 5am two days straight to see it)

🚌Transport: Direct buses from Longjia Airport to Jilin (¥45). Downtown taxis start at ¥6 - super affordable!

Post by MAX MEYER | Jul 18, 2025

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