Jilin

Jilin is a province in northeastern China that stretches from western plains through rolling hills to eastern mountain ranges. The capital Changchun sits centrally, while major rivers like the Songhua and Yalu carve through the landscape.

The region was administered by a Qing Dynasty general until 1860, when parts were ceded to Russia. During the 20th century the area experienced Japanese occupation and later industrial development under the People's Republic.

The name derives from the Manchu phrase meaning "along the river," originally referring to the settlement beside the Songhua River. Today visitors encounter neighborhoods where Korean bakeries stand next to Manchu restaurants and Han Chinese teahouses.

Winters bring temperatures well below freezing with heavy snow, while summers turn warm and bring most of the year's rainfall. Roads and rail lines connect the capital with rural areas to the east and west.

The crater lake atop Mount Baitou sits above 2100 meters (about 6890 feet) and freezes solid for several months each year. Hot springs along the slopes stay steaming even in winter when snow blankets the surrounding terrain.

Location: People's Republic of China

Capital city: Changchun

Shares border with: Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, Primorsky Krai, North Hamgyong Province, Ryanggang Province, Chagang Province

Website: http://jl.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 43.88417,125.30833

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:04