Songhua Lake Vacation Guide, Travel Plans for Songhua Lake Can’t Keep Up with Changes

Preparation
- Documents: Bring ID card, student ID, senior citizen card, and other relevant documents to get ticket discounts.
- Clothing: Average summer temperature is 22°C; bring long-sleeve jackets, sun protection clothing, swimsuits, etc.; bring thick jackets for spring and autumn; bring down jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, snow boots, and other warm clothing for winter.
- Other items: Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrellas in summer; bring thermos cups, heat packs in winter. Also prepare some common medicines.
Transportation Guide
- Airplane: Fly to Changchun Longjia Airport, then take a direct shuttle bus to Vanke Songhua Lake Resort, ticket price 50 RMB/person.
- Train: Get off at Jilin Station, walk about 100 meters from the east exit, and take the free shuttle bus to the resort.
- Self-driving: Navigate to Jilin Songhua Lake National Scenic Area or Vanke Songhua Lake Resort; there are parking lots around the scenic area.
Attractions Introduction
- Jilin Songhua Lake Scenic Area: Enjoy lake and mountain views at Dadong Square, backed by Fengman Dam with good greenery around; visit Wuhu Island to experience amusement projects and appreciate natural beauty; Xihailang Scenic Area features romantic flower seas and abundant water activities; Wolongtan Scenic Area offers picturesque scenery and rich cultural heritage.
- Vanke Songhua Lake Resort: Offers many vacation and leisure activities such as cable car rides for mountain views, mountain biking, grass sledding, rainbow slides, as well as hot air ballooning and off-road UTV activities.
Accommodation Recommendations
- Luxury: Songhua Lake Xibu Prince Hotel, a must-visit ski resort with Japanese-style service; Jilin World Trade Marriott Hotel, located in the city center with stunning river views.
- Budget: Choose homestays around Vanke Songhua Lake Resort, such as Rancho Sanfei Villa, which offers great value and a nice environment.
Food Recommendations
- Fresh Fish: Songhua Lake is famous for “Three Flowers and One Island,” namely Aohua, Bianhua, Jihua, and Daozi fish, known for tender meat and delicious taste.
- Specialty Hot Pot: Ulam Manchu hot pot has a long history and is a distinctive Manchu-style hot pot offering a unique ethnic flavor.
- Barbecue: Da Pang Skewer Shop is a favorite late-night spot for locals to enjoy authentic Jilin-style grilled meat skewers.
Itinerary Planning
- Two-day Tour: On the first morning, visit Songhua Lake Scenic Area, take a boat tour, and climb Wuhu Island; in the afternoon, hike at Zhuque Mountain National Forest Park; enjoy local delicacies in Fengman District in the evening. On the second morning, experience mountain activities at Vanke Songhua Lake Resort; in the afternoon, visit Shengxin Winery for wine tasting, then return.
- Three-day Tour: On the first morning, visit the Labor Memorial Hall; in the afternoon, go horseback riding at Laidema Cultural Park; enjoy roasted whole lamb and other delicacies in the evening. Spend the entire second day at Vanke Songhua Lake Resort. On the third morning, hike and sightsee at Zhuque Mountain National Forest Park; in the afternoon, take a boat tour at Songhua Lake Scenic Area, then return.