Why go
- Capital city of Jilin Province, China.
- Served by Jilin Ertaizi Airport (JIL).
History
Changchun is the capital and largest city of Jilin Province, China, on the Songliao Plain. Changchun is administered as a sub-provincial city, comprising seven districts, one county and three county-level cities. At the 2020 census of China, Changchun had a population of 9,066,906. Changchun's metro area, comprising five districts and one development area, had a population of 5,019,477. Shuangyang and Jiutai districts are not urbanized yet. It is one of the biggest cities in Northeast China, along with Shenyang, Dalian and Harbin.
Where to stay
569 Xi'an Rd, Chaoyang District, Changchun, Changchun, Jilin, China, 130061 · shangri-la.com
1881 Renmin Ave, Chaoyang District, Changchun, Changchun, Jilin, China, 130061
7168 Ziyou Rd, 经济开发区, Erdao District, Changchun, Jilin, China, 130000 · gardeninn.hilton.com.cn
No.1449, Tongzhi St, Changchun, Jilin, China, 130062 · ibis.accor.com
3233 Renmin Ave, Chaoyang District, Changchun, Changchun, Jilin, China, 130021 · changchun.regency.hyatt.com
Room 1110, Building 4/17(2), Longtaifuyuan Community, 113 Dajing Rd, Changchun, Jilin, China
Hengxing International City, 3号楼251A Jiefang Rd, Nanguan District, Changchun, Jilin, China, 130042
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1161 Ximinzhu Dajie, Chaoyang District, Changchun, Changchun, Jilin, China, 130000
China, Jilin, 朝阳 Chaoyang District, Changchun, 沈阳铁路局长春房产段 邮政编码: 122000
Intersection of Changjiu Road and No, 1435 Yan'an Ave, Changchun, Jilin, China
Middle East Red Street, No, Jiangong S Rd, Changchun, Jilin, China
1038 Xi'an Rd, Chaoyang District, Changchun, Changchun, Jilin, China, 130061
China, CN 吉林省 长春市 朝阳区 西安大路 16 16号国际大厦B座 邮政编码: 130061
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Restaurants & places to go
Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Fast Food · 中国连锁冰淇淋与茶饮品牌，提供高性价比的现制饮品 Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning
Pizza, Restaurant · New York style thin crust pizza, salads and fried foods
Thai, Restaurant · Western, Chinese and Indian Foods
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-21:00 Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: off Features: takeaway
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant
Polish, Burger, American, Pasta, International, Diner, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Su
German, Restaurant · German restaurant · die-backstube.com
Italian Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Italian restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Western & International, Restaurant · Western & International restaurant · 393 致远街 Zhiyuan St, Changchun
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Mongolian Grill, Chinese, Restaurant · Mongolian Grill/Chinese restaurant
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant · 同志街
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, halal · 130012
Cafe · Features: takeaway
Biergarten · biergarten
Food Court · food court
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Noodles, Restaurant · Chinese/Noodles restaurant
German, Restaurant · German restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, halal · 130012
Cafe · cafe
Food Court · food court
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Hot Pot, Restaurant · Chinese/Hot Pot restaurant
German, Restaurant · German restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
68 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) 32 km to the centre
Changchun, 22, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (China Southern Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines…) · direct flights to 29 destinations incl. Beijing, Jinan, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shanghai… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 29 direct destinations
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A320, A321, A319, 737-800, 737) · 21 routes: Baishan, Beijing, Cheju, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Hefei, Hohhot, Jinan, Nanchang, Nanjing, Ninbo*, Qingdao, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, Taiyuan, Tokyo, Wuhan, Yanji, Zhengzhou
- Air China CA (737-800, A320, A321, A319, 330, 737) · 10 routes: Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou*, INC, Jinan*, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shenzhen*, Wuhan*, Yantai
- Shenzhen Airlines ZH (A320, 737-800, 737, A319, 330, CRJ) · 9 routes: Beijing*, Chengdu*, Guangzhou, INC*, Nanjing, Qingdao*, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Yantai
- Sichuan Airlines 3U (A320, A321, A319) · 4 routes: Jinan, Nanjing, Tianjin, Zhengzhou
- Xiamen Airlines MF (737) · 4 routes: Hangzhou, Nanjing, Ninbo, Qingdao
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A320) · 3 routes: Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an
- Shandong Airlines SC (737-800, CRJ-200) · 3 routes: Jinan, Qingdao, Yantai
- Hainan Airlines HU (737-800) · 2 routes: Beijing, Zhengzhou
- Japan Air System JD (A320) · 2 routes: Fuzhou, Shijiazhuang
- Air Foyle GS (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Tianjin
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321, 767-300) · 1 route: Seoul
- China SSS 9C (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviacion EU (A319) · 1 route: Jinan
- Juneyao Airlines HO (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Shanghai Airlines FM (737-800) · 1 route: Shanghai
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Jilin Ertaizi Airport (JIL) 87 km to the centre
Jilin, 22, CN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jilin Ertaizi Airport (JIL); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CGQ has direct flights to 29 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. Beijing, Jinan, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shanghai…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Changchun. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter · Gulfstream, Global, BBJ · China's largest business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.