[2025 Jilin Attraction] Travel Guide for Wuhu Island (Updated Oct)

✨ Trip Highlights · Super Cost-Effective Experience: Carefully arranged combination of free and low-cost attractions, with only about 350 RMB for tickets (17.5% of the total budget) to enjoy the natural and cultural essence of Jilin City. · Authentic Food Journey: The itinerary includes Jilin specialty snacks and meals throughout, costing less than 100 RMB per person per day, with local delicacies like Jianfen, Ula Hot Pot, and Chicken Soup Tofu Skewers. · Flexible and Money-Saving Transportation: Utilize Jilin City's well-developed bus system (covering over 90% of attractions) and shared bikes, keeping transportation costs under 100 RMB for three days. 💰 Budget Breakdown Expense Category Details Cost (RMB) Transportation City buses + shared bikes + occasional taxis 100 Accommodation Budget hotels/hostels (2 nights) 300 Food Daily 3 meals + snacks 600 Attraction Tickets Selective purchase of main attraction tickets 350 Shopping & Entertainment Souvenirs and extra experiences 150 Total Budget 1500 🗓 Jilin City 3-Day Itinerary ```mermaid flowchart TD Trip[Jilin City 3-Day Itinerary] subgraph Day1[Day 1: Historical and Cultural Exploration] A1[Morning
**Beishan Park**
City backyard garden + panoramic city view
【Free】] --> A2[Noon
**Local Snacks**
Jianfen + Chicken Soup Tofu Skewers
【Approx. 30 RMB per person】] --> A3[Afternoon
**Jilin City Museum**
See the world's largest meteorite
【Free with reservation】] --> A4[Evening
**Henan Street Night Market**
Grilled cold noodles + Snowy Red Bean Paste experience
【Approx. 50 RMB per person】] end subgraph Day2[Day 2: Natural Scenery Experience] B1[Morning to Afternoon
**Songhua Lake Scenic Area**
Boat tour + Wuhu Island visit
【Tickets + boat approx. 120 RMB】] --> B2[Sunset
**Fengman Dam**
Watch sunset and river views
【Free】] --> B3[Evening
**Ula Manchu Hot Pot**
Local specialty food experience
【Approx. 80 RMB per person】] end subgraph Day3[Day 3: In-Depth Cultural Experience] C1[Morning
**Longtan Mountain Park**
Forest hiking + historic site exploration
【Free】] --> C2[Noon
**Ula Street Manchu Town**
Experience Manchu culture + lunch
【Approx. 40 RMB per person】] --> C3[Afternoon
**Confucian Temple Museum**
One of China's four major Confucian temples
【Free】] --> C4[Evening
**Songjiang Middle Road Night View**
Riverside stroll to end the trip
【Free】] end Trip --> Day1 Trip --> Day2 Trip --> Day3 ``` 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations Here are some cost-effective accommodation options in Jilin City: Accommodation Type Recommended Name Approx. Price (RMB/night) Features Budget Hotel Chain hotel near Jilin Station 150 Convenient transportation, easy access to trains Youth Hostel Songhua River Hostel 70-100 (bed) River view location, good social atmosphere Boutique Homestay Near Fortune Plaza 180-200 Close to night market, convenient living 🍜 Food Guide Jilin City's cuisine is full of regional characteristics. Here is a must-try list: 1. Jianfen: Jilin specialty snack made from sweet potato starch, served with sesame paste, garlic sauce, and chili oil, rich in flavor. Approx. 15 RMB per person. 2. Ula Manchu Hot Pot: Traditional copper pot with charcoal fire, flavorful broth, served with pickled cabbage, pork belly, and fresh sliced lamb. Approx. 80 RMB per person. 3. Chicken Soup Tofu Skewers: Rich chicken broth made from chicken bones, paired with tofu skewers soaked in soup. Approx. 12 RMB per person. 4. Snowy Red Bean Paste: A specialty snack with a complex preparation process, soft and sweet texture. Approx. 20 RMB per person. 5. Grilled Cold Noodles: Classic night market snack brushed with secret sauce, aromatic. Approx. 10 RMB per person. 💡 Practical Information · Best Travel Time: Autumn (September-October) for cool weather and pleasant scenery; Winter (December-February) to see the rime ice spectacle. · Transportation: · Jilin City has extensive bus routes and convenient shared bikes. · Major cultural and museum venues extend free opening hours until 9:00 PM. · Money-Saving Tips: · Plan visits on Wednesdays for half-price tickets on state-owned attractions and Songhua River cruises. · Student IDs, senior cards, and other valid documents offer ticket discounts. · Gear Recommendations: · Comfortable walking shoes (lots of walking over three days) · Insulated water bottle (to reduce bottled water purchases) · Some dry snacks (food prices inside attractions are higher) We hope this guide helps you fully experience the charm of Jilin City within your budget! Jilin City has low living costs and a slow pace of life, perfect for a leisurely travel vacation. This "Northern River City" boasts rich historical and cultural heritage alongside stunning natural scenery, sure to leave you with wonderful memories. If you want to adjust the itinerary or have special interests (like preferring more nature or more history and culture), I can help you further optimize this plan. Have a great trip!

Transportation: Take Bus 33 from the east square of Jilin Railway Station (after getting off Bus 33, you need to walk for another 15 minutes to reach the visitor center. Bus 333 is not available during the May Day holiday, but there is a free bus from the west square of Jilin Railway Station to the scenic area). Tickets: CNY 10 for the scenic area, CNY 10 for the train, CNY 35 for the lake tour (50 minutes), CNY 50 for the Wuhu Island cruise, and CNY 50 for the Wuhu Island ticket. Experience: (1) Tickets: Maybe because there were a lot of people, I didn't see many ticket scalpers as mentioned in other guides. You can only buy tickets, train tickets, Wuhu Island cruise tickets, and Wuhu Island tickets at the visitor center. The staff said that cruise tickets need to be purchased at the pier. According to other guides, some people said that cruise tickets can also be purchased at the self-service machine in the visitor center. (2) The Wuhu Island cruise route is much longer than the lake tour route, but the scenery should be similar. (3) I just wanted to take a boat and enjoy the scenery, so I didn't have high expectations. Overall, it was a good experience. However, if you don't like taking boats and expect to see better scenery after taking a boat, you may find it boring.

Songhua Lake, the largest lake in Jilin Province, is famous far and near for its natural scenery of clear water, dense forests, strange peaks, and weird stones, and has been rated as a national AAAA tourist attraction. As you go up, the lake becomes narrower, the mountains become steeper, the forests become denser, and there are more strange stones, hence the reputation of 'the beauty of Huangshan' and 'the show of Li River'! Wuhu Island, one of the must-visit tourist spots in Jilin Province, especially the 'pearl' in Songhua Lake, where the mountains and rivers are beautiful, the scenery is charming, the breeze is blowing, it is really refreshing! In addition, there are many wild plants, animals, and play facilities, which is a good place for close to nature and leisure travel! ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… First, ‖ Location ‖: Located at No. 1 Songbai Road, Fengman District, Jilin City. Second, ‖ Self-driving ‖: Navigate to 'Songhua Lake', and then take a boat to Wuhu Island. Third, ‖ Business hours ‖: 7 am to 6 pm Fourth, ‖ Tickets ‖: 26 yuan/person (including boat ride) Fifth, ‖ Play time ‖: 3~4 hours.