Jilin is a province in northeast China bordering North Korea and Russia, known for Changbai Mountain and its Heaven Lake crater, Changchun's Manchukuo-era palace and film heritage, Jilin City's winter rime ice, and the Korean-Chinese culture of Yanbian. The Tumen and Yalu rivers form its southern frontier, and Goguryeo tombs at Ji'an are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Winters are long and cold, with excellent skiing.
Accommodation overview
- Budget
- CNY 120-450/night (approx USD 18-67) for local hotels and limited-service chains
- Mid-range
- CNY 250-700/night (approx USD 37-104) for Hampton, Holiday Inn, Ramada and Courtyard properties
- Luxury
- CNY 450-2,500+/night (approx USD 67-373+) for Shangri-La, Hyatt, Westin, Sheraton and Park Hyatt properties
- Where to stay
- Chaoyang and Nanguan districts in Changchun; Fengman District in Jilin City; the Changbaishan International Resort area for skiing; central Yanji for the Korean-influenced Yanbian prefecture
Hotels by budget
Find accommodation that fits your travel budget.
Budget-friendly
Changchun Sino-Japan Friendship Hotel
A long-established hotel on Ziyou Road in Erdao District in the east of Changchun, with budget-to-mid rates. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春中日友谊宾馆.
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A 296-room hotel built in 1988 on Youyi Road in central Yanji. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 延边白山大厦.
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A budget-to-mid hotel on Aike West 2nd Road in Ningjiang District, Songyuan. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 松原天元宾馆.
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A plain but clean guest house across from Tonghua Railway Station on Jingyu Road, used as a base for onward trips to Ji'an and its Koguryo sites. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 东山宾馆.
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A budget hotel on Donghua Road in Tonghua. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 卓雅智能酒店.
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Courtyard by Marriott Changchun
A Marriott-brand business hotel in the Auto Economic and Technological Development Zone, convenient for visitors to the FAW industrial area. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春万怡酒店.
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A four-star hotel on Jingyang Road in Luyuan District, near the New Century Grand Hotel. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春华天大酒店.
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A hotel on Renmin Avenue in Chaoyang District, on the main north-south axis of Changchun. Also listed as Zijinhua Hotel. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春紫荆花酒店.
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A Ramada-brand hotel on Ziyou Avenue in the Nanguan district of Changchun. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春华美达酒店.
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A hotel on Jilin Street in Fengman District near the Jilin radio and television building, in the centre of Jilin City. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 吉林世纪大酒店.
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A Hilton-brand limited-service hotel on Jilin Avenue in the Fengman business core of Jilin City. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 吉林汉普顿酒店.
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A hotel on Qingsha Street in Fengman District of Jilin City. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 吉林西屋王子大酒店.
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A Holiday Inn at the west square of Jilin Railway Station, handy for train arrivals in Jilin City. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 吉林金茂翡翠假日酒店.
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A ski-in, ski-out Holiday Inn at Beidahu Ski Resort in Yongji County, opened in 2019 with 255 rooms, with a restaurant and ski storage on site. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 吉林北大湖假日酒店.
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A Korean-style hotel at the foot of Mao'er Mountain in Yanji, in a prefecture with a large ethnic Korean population. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 延边宾馆.
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A long-running Yanji hotel on Youyi Road, described as the first five-star-rated hotel in the Yanbian prefecture. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 延边国际大酒店.
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A mid-range hotel on Changbaishan Road in Yanji, about two kilometres from the city centre. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 延吉宜必思精选酒店.
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A 72-room hotel on Yanhe West Street in Hunchun, the Chinese border city near the Russian and North Korean frontiers. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 珲春X酒店.
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A Hilton-brand hotel on Binjiang East Road in Ningjiang District, Songyuan. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 松原宁江希尔顿花园酒店.
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Shangri-La Hotel Changchun
A five-star hotel on Xi'an Road in Chaoyang District, in the main business and shopping area of Changchun. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春香格里拉大酒店.
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A five-star hotel on Renmin Street connected to a shopping centre in the Nanguan area, a short ride from Changchun's central sights. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春凯悦酒店.
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A Sheraton close to Jingyuetan National Forest Park on the southeast edge of Changchun, suited to visitors combining the forest park with city sightseeing. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春净月潭喜来登酒店.
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A large five-star hotel on Jingyang Road in Luyuan District, close to Changchun's north-central districts. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春新世纪大酒店.
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A villa-style luxury resort within the Changbaishan Wanda International Resort in Fusong County, the most upscale address near the ski slopes and about 25 minutes by car from Changbaishan Airport. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长白山柏悦酒店.
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A resort hotel in the south zone of the Changbaishan International Resort, within reach of the Wanda ski slopes and the resort's town centre. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长白山凯悦酒店.
Check rates on Booking.comThe Westin Changbaishan Resort
A Westin resort in the Changbaishan International Resort area of Fusong County, popular with ski and hot-spring visitors. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长白山万达威斯汀度假酒店.
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A Sheraton resort in the Changbaishan International Resort area, roughly 30 minutes from Tianchi Lake by road. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长白山喜来登度假酒店.
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An IHG boutique-brand resort hotel at Beidahu Ski Resort with two restaurants and a gym, about five minutes' drive from the slopes. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 吉林北大湖英迪格酒店.
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A Hilton-brand hotel about five kilometres from Yanji West Railway Station and eight kilometres from Chaoyangchuan Airport, in the main city of the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 延吉希尔顿逸林酒店.
Check rates on Booking.comBest neighborhoods to stay
Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
City Center
The heart of Jilin with easy access to main attractions, restaurants, and transportation.
Best for: First-time visitors, short stays
Old Town
Traditional architecture and local character. Walking distance to historical sites and authentic dining.
Best for: Culture enthusiasts, photographers
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Shangri-La Hotel Changchun
A five-star hotel on Xi'an Road in Chaoyang District, in the main business and shopping area of Changchun. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春香格里拉大酒店.
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A five-star hotel on Renmin Street connected to a shopping centre in the Nanguan area, a short ride from Changchun's central sights. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春凯悦酒店.
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A Sheraton close to Jingyuetan National Forest Park on the southeast edge of Changchun, suited to visitors combining the forest park with city sightseeing. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春净月潭喜来登酒店.
Check rates on Booking.comCourtyard by Marriott Changchun
A Marriott-brand business hotel in the Auto Economic and Technological Development Zone, convenient for visitors to the FAW industrial area. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春万怡酒店.
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A large five-star hotel on Jingyang Road in Luyuan District, close to Changchun's north-central districts. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春新世纪大酒店.
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A four-star hotel on Jingyang Road in Luyuan District, near the New Century Grand Hotel. Chinese name for taxi drivers: 长春华天大酒店.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Ski-resort hotels at Changbaishan and Beidahu fill from December to February; book four to six weeks ahead for holiday weekends
Changbaishan Tianchi is typically accessible only from roughly June to September, so resort rates peak in both summer and winter
Book through Trip.com or Booking.com in English; hotels require the passport at check-in and register foreign guests with the police
Changchun and Jilin City are about 30-40 minutes apart by high-speed rail, so a single city base can cover both
Rates rise around the 1 October and May Day holiday weeks, especially in Changbaishan and Yanji
Prices are approximate, converted at 1 USD = 6.71 CNY, and vary by date
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.