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.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
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.
Hyatt Regency Changchun
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.
Sheraton Changchun Jingyuetan Hotel
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.
New Century Grand Hotel Changchun
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.
Park Hyatt Changbaishan
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.
Hyatt Regency Changbaishan
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.
The 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.
Sheraton Changbaishan Resort
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.
Hotel Indigo Jilin Beidahu
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.
DoubleTree by Hilton Yanji
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.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Restaurants at Shangri-La Hotel Changchun
The hotel operates several restaurants; visitors can confirm current outlets and book a table at the front desk or by phone.
Restaurants at Hyatt Regency Changchun
The hotel offers several dining outlets; visitors can confirm current outlets and book a table at the front desk or by phone.
Restaurants at Park Hyatt Changbaishan
The villa resort runs on-site dining; visitors can confirm current outlets and book by phone.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Changbaishan Wanda ski day with private instruction
The Changbaishan International Resort in Fusong County has groomed ski slopes beside the Park Hyatt and Hyatt Regency. Lessons and equipment hire are arranged at the resort; the ski season typically runs from late November to March.
Tianchi Lake (Heaven Lake) private car visit
The crater lake on the China-North Korea border is reached by road from the resort area; access is weather dependent and mainly open from around June to September. Hotels can arrange a car with driver.
Beidahu ski resort day
Beidahu near Jilin City is one of China's best-known ski areas, with ski-in, ski-out stays at Holiday Inn and Hotel Indigo.
Jilin City rime ice (wusong) viewing
In winter, hoarfrost coats the trees along the Songhua River in Jilin City, a well-known seasonal spectacle best seen early in the morning from the riverbank.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Hotel spa at Park Hyatt Changbaishan
The villa resort has spa and wellness facilities; visitors can book treatments by phone at +86 439 698 1234.
Hotel spa at Shangri-La Hotel Changchun
The hotel health club and spa at No. 569 Xi'an Road; book by phone at +86 431 8898 1818.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
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- The airport is about 30-45 minutes by car from central Changchun; taxis queue outside arrivals and hotels can arrange a car.
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- The airport is roughly a 20-25 minute drive from the Changbaishan International Resort; resort hotels can arrange transfers.
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- Frequent trains link Changchun and Jilin City in roughly 30-40 minutes, with first-class seats available.