Jilin City Attractions
The city of Jilin lies on the Di'er Songhuajiang in the center of the province of Jilin.
It is situated about 100km/62mi from the provincial capital Changchun and can be reached from there in about 2 hours by train or bus.
Jilin is over 300 years old, the city's beginnings dating back to 1673 when a wooden defensive ring was built. This was replaced by clay ramparts in 1727. Today Jilin is an important provincial center for trade and industry (foodstuffs, chemical and electrical goods).
It is situated about 100km/62mi from the provincial capital Changchun and can be reached from there in about 2 hours by train or bus.
Jilin is over 300 years old, the city's beginnings dating back to 1673 when a wooden defensive ring was built. This was replaced by clay ramparts in 1727. Today Jilin is an important provincial center for trade and industry (foodstuffs, chemical and electrical goods).
Beishan Park
Beishan Park, situated in the southwest of the city, consists mainly of hills rising to a height of some 200m/650ft. In the eastern part are the Temple of the War God (Guandi Miao; 1692) and the Pavilion of the Jade Emperor (Yuhuang Ge; 1725). These temples and a viewing pavilion provide a fine panorama of the city.
Jilin City Surroundings
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Changbaishan Nature Reserve
China's largest protected natural area is the Changbaishan Nature Reserve. It is spread out over an area of 220,000 ha near the Korean border.
Bohai Kingdom
The ruins of the Bohai Kingdom, which was founded in 698, are to be found in the southeast of Dunhua, about 150km/93mi southeast of Jilin. They comprise the remains of the walls surrounding the capital Aodong and about eighty tombs in which members of the royal family are buried.
Lake Songhua Hu
24km/15mi southeast of Jilin lies the reservoir, Lake Songhua Hu. It is situated next to the hydro-electric power station of Fengman, which receives its water from the Songhuajiang. The picturesque and peaceful lake with its clear water extending over an area of 550sq.km/210sq.mi is a popular place with visitors. Five Tiger Island (Wuhu Dao) is a favorite spot for bathing, boating and fishing.
