Joanna James
Being the capital of Jilin Province as well as a scenic travel destination, Changchun is home to a wide array of enticing attractions. Here are some of such attractions that you should consider visiting during your time here.
Built during the 1920s, The Bo Re Temple is the biggest largest temple in Changchun. Being a temple dedicated to lord buddha, The Bo Re Temple features a myriad of masterfully crafted sculptures of lord buddha, 18 arahats and bodhisattvas. The prominent feature of this temple is its massive bronze statues of the above-mentioned figures and seeing them in person could indeed be an experience worth your while. If you are planning to visit this temple during your time here, make sure that you are dressed modestly covering your shoulders and knees.
Located at the very heart of the city, in proximity to hotels and Changchun Serviced Apartments the likes of Somerset Zhongmao Changchun, the cultural square is an expansive open area, with walkways and greener pastures. The square spans over an area of a whopping 20.5 hectares and it is an ideal place for relaxing walks and picnics. Also as one of the notable features of the park is that in its very centre there lies a massive sculpture of a sunbird elevated at a height of 429 meters above the ground.
Located in Shante town a few hours drive away from Changchun, this region features formidable mountains and peaks that magnificently protrudes over expansive water bodies. The region features forests, caves and a variety of dramatic undulations. The best way to explore this region is by boat and it will certainly be an enticing experience. During your tour make sure that you bring along with you a good camera – for there are plenty of scenic vistas that are worthy of making it to your social media profiles.
Despite being located approximately 35 Kilometers away from the city centre the Changchun Lianhuashan Ski Slope is part of the wonders of the city's municipality. Located at a high elevation the region is mostly covered in snow during most times of the year and it offers a truly exclusive holiday experience for those who visit. Tourists can enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Kids could even enjoy sledging. Even during summer, the region offers alternative leisure activities such as hang-gliding, grass skating and golfing.
This too being an attraction located in proximity to the city's centre, the Changchun World Sculpture Park spans over an area of 92 hectares and is dedicated to unique kinds of sculptures. The park is home to over 320 sculptures and is from 110 countries. They depict and represent various cultures around the globe. Even if you aren't into art, seeing the sculptures and exploring the park could be a surreal experience and it could easily become a memory that you would cherish for a long time. So, when you are in Changchun, be sure to explore this enticing attraction.
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