Changchun: The Perfect Summer City to Take Kids for an Amazing Time

Welcome to the Pearl of Northeast China—Changchun! This northern spring city not only boasts unique Puppet Manchurian architecture but also an unforgettable food culture. Today, let me share my 3-day travel guide to unlocking Changchun✨ 🚗 Trip Highlights **Day 1: City Memory Route** 📍 **Puppet Manchurian Palace Museum** (8:30-16:30) One of China's most intact imperial palace ruins. Rent an audio guide (¥30) for deeper historical insights. ➡ 10-min walk 📍 **Culture Square** Changchun’s iconic landmark—turns into a massive natural ice rink in winter ⛸. ➡ 15-min taxi ride 📍 **Guilin Road Night Market** (17:00-22:00) Must-try authentic Northeast dishes: grilled cold noodles, fried rice noodles, and grilled "solid eggs" (shí dàn). Just ¥30 per person for a feast! **Day 2: Nature + Film Journey** 📍 **Jingyuetan National Forest Park** (8:00-17:00) A must for skiing in winter (¥120/2 hours) or cycling around the lake in summer. ➡ 30-min Light Rail Line 3 📍 **Changchun Movie Wonderland** (9:30-16:30) Experience movie special effects and 3D films—don’t miss the "Soaring Over China" show. Ticket: ¥200. **Day 3: Artsy Photo Day** 📍 **Route 54 Tram** (all day) Filming location for "A Lifelong Journey"—super photogenic vintage trams. ➡ 5-min walk 📍 **Changchun Film Studio** (9:00-16:00) The cradle of Chinese cinema. Ticket: ¥60. ➡ 20-min taxi ride 📍 **This Hill Mall** Changchun’s viral "mountain-style" mall—great for photos, with quirky bookstores and cafés upstairs. 🍚 **Must-Eat List** ✅ **Yuanshengju (Xinmin Street Branch)**: Authentic old Beijing copper hotpot. ✅ **Chunfahe Restaurant**: Century-old spot—try the "snow coat red bean paste" (xuěyī dòushā). ✅ **Wangji Braised Bones**: Signature soy-braised bones with rice—heavenly! ⚠️ **Practical Tips**: 1. In winter, wear thick down jackets + gloves/hats. 2. Best time to photograph Puppet Manchurian buildings: dusk (magical lighting). 3. Use official taxis—meter starts at ¥8 (great value). 4. Northeast dishes are huge—order wisely!