Jilin City Attractions
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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).
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