Jilin's Little Switzerland, a Natural Oxygen Bar

During peak seasons (snow season from December to February, summer from July to August), book ski passes/tickets and hotels at least one month in advance to avoid on-site queues.

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After arriving at Changchun Longjia Airport, choose the airport shuttle (departs every 30 minutes, fare 60 yuan) directly to the resort, or take a taxi (about 1.5 hours, 350 yuan).

🚄 High-speed rail: After getting off at Jilin Station, take the No. 313 Ice & Snow Tourist Express (fare 5 yuan, direct to the resort) or a taxi (about 40 minutes).

🚗 Self-drive: Navigate to "Jilin Vanke Songhua Lake Resort" (No. 888 Qingshan Street, Fengman District, Jilin City). The ski resort offers free outdoor parking (parking spaces are limited during holidays, so arrive early).

Amazing Resort Experiences

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly: Features the LSR Children's Village (ski lessons for kids aged 3-6) and a non-powered playground (summer), ensuring fun for kids and relaxation for parents.

☀️ Summer: A Perfect Summer Retreat

Take the cable car to the 200-meter-high Jilin ONE mountaintop for a panoramic view of Songhua Lake's "blending of water and sky" (best photo spot: "Forest Stage").

🚵‍♂️ Mountain sports: Try mountain biking (professional tracks), rainbow slides (thrilling and fun), grass sliding (family-friendly), or join a summer camp (youth outdoor activities).

🌼 Flower fields: From July to August, the Qingshan Flower Sea blooms (lavender, sunflowers, etc.), perfect for photos and picnics.

Must-Try Food Recommendations

1. **Mountaintop Restaurant: Jilin ONE**
- Scenic seating: Enjoy Songhua Lake views through floor-to-ceiling windows (recommended for lunch or afternoon tea).
- Specialties: "Qingshan Noodle Bowl" (rich chicken broth with chewy noodles), "Century Stone Pot Rice" (Korean-style bibimbap with kimchi), and "Non-Sausage-No" (juicy grilled meat sausages).
- Affordable prices: Jianbing guozi at 15 yuan/serving, Jiaozhou big buns at 69 yuan each (generous fillings, tender and juicy).

2. **Hotel Restaurants: Quality Choices**
- Prince Hotel Restaurant: Specializes in Northeastern cuisine (guobaorou, iron pot stew) with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors (try the "Peach Garden Braised Fish," tender with rich sauce).
- MoMo Hotel's Fish Maw & Goose Hot Pot: Enjoy snow views through panoramic windows with a slow-cooked goose broth (3 hours, savory but not greasy), paired with goose intestines and meatballs (perfect for autumn/winter, around 150 yuan per person).

3. **Commercial Street: Diverse Options**
The North American-style commercial town offers 30+ cuisines: Russian steak (Peter Bear), Japanese (Chidai Sei Izakaya), Sichuan hot pot (Little Red Yu), Hong Kong-style tea restaurants (Yun Ji), and more.
Must-try Jilin specialties: Wula hot pot (lamb with pickled cabbage, a winter must), fried starch jelly (crispy street snack), and Songhua Lake fish feast (freshly caught and cooked).

Post by AEQ. Abby 2093 | Jul 23, 2025

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