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Changchun, China

长春市

Changchun is a regional capital of 5,691,024 people in Jilin, China, founded in 1889.

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Population5,691,024 GeoNames
Local name长春市
RegionJilin
Elevation222 m 728 ft
Founded1889
Time zoneAsia/Shanghai
Land area24,734.1 km²
Nearest airportChangchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) 32 km

Why visit Changchun

Townapedia lists 105 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 111 places to eat, 50 places to stay and 22 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Changchun Institute of Technology, Changchun Normal University, Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo and Soviet Martyrs Monument.

About Changchun

Changchun is the capital and largest city of Jilin Province, China, on the Songliao Plain. Changchun is administered as a sub-provincial city, comprising seven districts, one county and three county-level cities. At the 2020 census of China, Changchun had a population of 9,066,906. Changchun's metro area, comprising five districts and one development area, had a population of 5,019,477.

From the Wikipedia article Changchun (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Travel tips from other travellers: Changchun on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Things to do22

Changchun Institute of Technology

School · 4.6 km

Provincial public undergraduate college in Changchun, Jilin, China

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Changchun Normal University

School · 7.1 km

University in China

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Jilin University

School · 1.7 km

University in Changchun, China

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Jilin University of Finance and Economics

School · 11.9 km

University in China

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Jilin University of Technology

School · 1.7 km

University in China

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Jingyuetan National Forest Park

Monument and historic site · 15.3 km

Forest park in Jilin, China

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Northeast Normal University

School · 2.0 km

University in China

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吉林省音乐厅

Cinema and theater · 1.2 km

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Dongbeifeng Axia Theatre

Cinema and theater

付18-1 民康路, 长春市

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桃李梅大剧院

Cinema and theater · 2.3 km

509 自由大路, 长春市

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Changchun Zhongtai Ocean World

Zoo and aquarium · 2.2 km

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City Theatre

Cinema and theater · 2.7 km

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Museums and landmarks105

Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo

Monument and historic site · 3.0 km

Museum in Kuancheng, Changchun, Jilin, China

5 光复北路, 长春市

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Soviet Martyrs Monument

Monument and historic site · 0.6 km

人民大街, 长春市

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Jilin Provincial Museum

Museum · 15.1 km

Provincial museum in Jilin, China

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Site of Central Bank of Illegitimate Manchukuo

Monument and historic site · 0.8 km

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Site of the State Foundation Martyrs Shrine of the Illegitimate Manchukuo

Museum · 4.5 km

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伪满洲国国务院旧址

Monument and historic site · 1.7 km

126 新民大街, 长春

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Changchun Confucius Temple

Museum · 3.1 km

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Former Shin-kyō Branch Temple of Higashi Hongan-ji

Monument and historic site · Jodo Shinshu · 1.4 km

735 北安路, 长春市

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Former Kangde Hall

Monument and historic site · 1.2 km

1811 人民大街, 长春市

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Former Manchukuo Kaijo Kaikan

Monument and historic site · 1.2 km

1810 人民大街, 长春市

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Jilin University Historical Figures Memorial Hall

Museum · 0.8 km

415 东中华路, 长春市

Mo off; Tu-Su 09:00-16:30

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Dove Building

Monument and historic site · 2.7 km

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Parks, trails and playgrounds40

Changchun World Sculpture Park

Park · 6.6 km

Sculpture park in Changchun, China

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Changchun Children's Park

Park

248 树勋街, 长春市

24/7

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Changchun Municipal Skating Rink

Sports field and stadium · 1.8 km

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Changchun Peony Garden

Park · 0.6 km

3133 人民大街, 长春市

24/7

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Changchun Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 2.1 km

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Changchun Wuhuan Gymnasium

Sports field and stadium · 2.0 km

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Jilin Provincial Skating Rink

Sports field and stadium · 1.8 km

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Jilin Provincial Speed Skating Rink

Sports field and stadium · 1.8 km

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Changchun Zoological and Botanical Park

Park · 1.6 km

2121 自由大路, 长春市

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月荷文化公园(伊通河袋状公园)

Park · 2.2 km

24/7

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长影文化公园(伊通河袋状公园)

Park · 3.3 km

24/7

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Yuhua Garden

Park · 1.8 km

141 东民主大街, 长春市

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Restaurants and cafes111

晴空料理屋

Restaurant · Japanese, Asian, Ramen, Juice, Salad · 2.2 km

一个很有氛围感的小日料店,人均40-50元就可以吃的很饱了。有麒麟ビール和アサヒビール

36-103 西康路, 长春市

11:00-23:00

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 km

Mo-Su 07:30-21:00

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Grandpa's Kitchen @ Ouya New Life Mall

Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Regional, International, Ice Cream, Grill, Coffee Shop, Asian, Steak House, Noodles, Pasta, Bagel, Pizza, Fish And Chips, Indian, Curry, Italian Pizza, Mexican, Thai, Local, Chinese, American · 2.7 km

Bldg #6 4th Floor, 9 3/4 station 新民广场 (Xin Min Guang Chang) Gongnong Dalu, Changchun

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Grandpa's Polski Smak

Restaurant · Polish, Burger, American, Pasta, International, Diner, Coffee Shop · 2.3 km

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.4 km

Mo-Su 08:00-22:00

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Changchun Institute of Technology First Canteen

Restaurant · 2.5 km

Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00

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Changchun Institute of Technology Second Canteen

Restaurant · 2.5 km

Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00

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Heytea

Cafe · Bubble Tea · 3.2 km

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High Five BeefBurger

Restaurant · Burger · 1.8 km

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King Ranch

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 km

New York style thin crust pizza, salads and fried foods

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MIXUEBINGCHENG

Cafe · Ice Cream, Bubble Tea · 2.8 km

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Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 km

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Where to stay50

Churches and places of worship13

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Shopping70

Gas and EV charging8

Schools, colleges and libraries111

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Healthcare42

Map of Changchun

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Getting there and nearby towns

Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 km away.

  • Xinglongshan 14 km northeast, about 14 min by car
  • Shuangyang 48 km southeast, about 48 min by car
  • Jiutai 51 km northeast, about 51 min by car
  • Gongzhuling 58 km southwest, about 58 min by car
  • Dehui 79 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Yantongshan 86 km southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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