Jilin City
Jilin City Overview
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Jilin City (postal: Kirin; Chinese: 吉林市; pinyin: Jílín Shì; Wade–Giles: Chi2-lin2 Shih4) Is the second-largest city and former capital of Jilin province in northeast China. As of the 2010 census, 4,413,517 people resided within its administrative area of 27,166.37 square kilometres (10,488.99 sq mi) and 1,975,121 in its built-up (or metro) area consisting of four urban districts. A prefecture-level city, it is the only major city nationally that shares its name with its province.
Jilin City is also known as the River City because of the Songhua River surrounding much of the city. In 2007, it co-hosted the Asian Winter Games.Jilin City, which is located in central Jilin Province spanning from 125° 40′ to 127° 56′ E longitude and 42° 31′ to 44° 40′ N latitude.
Jilin City is situated in a hilly area near the Songhua River. There are four famous mountains surrounding Jilin City, which is North Mountain in the west, Long Tan Mountain in the east, Zhuque Mountain in the North, and Turtle Mountain in the south, plus Songhua River, it forms a bagua in Taiji pattern. North Mountain, called Beishan, is the most famous mountain in Jilin City and is home to several Buddhist Temples. The Qianlong Emperor reportedly visited the mountain.
Jilin City (Jilin) Travel Guide introduces useful travel information of Jilin City including travel tips, attractions, top things to do, tours, transportation, weather, climate, food, restaurants, accommodation, festivals, nightlife, activities, education, shopping, photos and maps.
Other Destinations in Jilin City
- Chuanying District
- Longtan District
- Changyi District
- Fengman District
- Panshi City
- Jiaohe City
- Huadian City
- Shulan City
- Yongji County
Jilin City Attractions
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Climate & When to Go
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Transportation
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Festivals and Activities
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Travel Tips
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Useful Maps
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Jilin City Accommodation
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