Changchun Ice and Snow New World

Changchun Ice and Snow New World is a seasonal winter attraction in the Lianhuashan Eco-Tourism Resort in Erdao District, about 35 km east of central Changchun in Jilin province. It operates only in winter, roughly from 16 December to 28 February, and turns the resort into a large landscape of ice and snow sculptures, lit at night, along with winter entertainment. It is one of the headline winter experiences in Changchun and reflects the Northeast's reputation as China's ice-and-snow region. Visitors walk among sculptures and structures made of ice and snow, which are illuminated in the evening so that colour and light dominate the scene. The park combines sculpted displays with activities geared toward winter entertainment, and it suits families and groups who want a distinctive cold-weather outing. A visit typically takes three to four hours. Prices are high compared with other attractions in the city: a January 2025 ticket-agent listing shows ¥220-268 for adults and ¥220 for children, with student tickets from about ¥80, and prices for the 2026-27 season are confirmed in autumn. Tickets are booked through Trip.com, Ctrip or Fliggy with passport details. Weekday afternoons into the evening are the best time to come, because the sculptures are lit as darkness falls and crowds are smaller than on weekends. Winter temperatures in Changchun are well below freezing, so insulated footwear, gloves, hats and warm layers are essential, and visitors should plan breaks in heated areas. The site is reached by shuttle service and Didi from the city centre, a journey of about 35 km, so transport should be arranged in advance for the return trip after dark. Because it operates only about ten weeks a year, visitors outside the season will find the site closed.