Jilin Rime Island | A Spectacular Rime Phenomenon Like a Fairyland (With Guide)

There is a small island surrounded by rime in Jilin, Northeast China, where stepping into it during winter is like entering a real-life frozen world. The trees on Rime Island have unique shapes, and the rime is thick and enduring. Cradled by the river, Rime Island gains an added layer of mystery and gentleness, making one feel as if they are in a dreamy fairyland of ice and snow. Don't miss out on this rare natural spectacle, sisters! My guide is below, so those who need it, hurry up and save it! 📍Address: Rime Island Scenic Area, Hantun Village, Wula Street Town, Longtan District, Jilin City, Jilin Province. 🚕Transport: Changchun—Rime Island 🚄High-speed train: Changchun Station→Shuangji Station about 0.5 hours, taxi from Shuangji Station to Rime Island (50-60 yuan), about 0.5 hours. 🚘Driving: Direct to Rime Island, self-driving or taxi (about 110-150 yuan), approximately 2 hours. 🚌Bus: Take the high-speed train to Jilin Station, then transfer at Jilin Transfer Center Station to Rime Island (Hantun) 11 yuan/person, tickets can only be purchased on-site! About 1.5 hours. 👉🏻Tourist Check-in ✔Appreciating Rime: It is often said 'To see rime, go to Zengtong', located in Zengtong Tun, Jilin, Rime Island is the best place to view rime. From December to the end of February next year, many photography enthusiasts come here just to capture the beauty of ice and snow, and it's a great spot for taking photos. ✔Sledging: One of the most fun activities in winter, you can choose dog or horse sledging. For safety, the speed is not very fast, but it's super cool! ✔Throwing Water to Freeze: This fun little game is really worth trying. The water thrown out bursts into flowers in the air, which is quite magical. My friends and I had a great time playing it! Be careful not to turn it into a water-splashing festival, it's really quite cold. 🏠Accommodation Accommodation on Rime Island is very convenient. Sisters can choose according to their needs, and experience the Northeastern big kang or check into a Finland-style glass house. ⚠️Tips ①Rime generally appears about 3 hours after sunrise, and it's not guaranteed to occur every day. Viewing conditions: a low temperature b light breeze c sufficient water vapor ②It's very cold when getting up early to see the rime, so be sure to keep warm (down jacket, cotton gloves, scarf, snow boots, etc.). ③When the sun is strong, be sure to wear sunglasses to prevent eye injury.