Where is Jilin?

Jilin Province, referred to as "Jilin", is located in the northeast of the motherland. It is a provincial-level administrative region of the People's Republic of China. The provincial capital is Changchun City. It covers an area of ??187,400 square kilometers and governs eight cities: Changchun, Jilin, Siping, Liaoyuan, Tonghua, Baishan, Songyuan, Baicheng and Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture.

Jilin Province is located in the central part of the northeastern region of the People's Republic of China. It is located in the northern temperate zone, between 121°38~131°19 east longitude and 40°52~46°18 north latitude. Jilin Province is located in the heart of Northeast Asia, which consists of Japan, Russia, North Korea, South Korea, Mongolia and northeastern China. It is adjacent to Russia and North Korea.

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Scenic spots in Jilin:

1. Changbai Mountain:

One of the top ten famous mountains in China, national 5A level Tourist attractions. "The majestic mountain supports Tianchi, and the forest and sea hide treasures", "A mountain has four seasons, and the weather is different ten miles away." Tianchi is the largest crater lake in China and the most famous attraction in Changbai Mountain. Changbai Mountain Waterfall falls from a corner of Tianchi Lake and is the source of Songhua River, Tumen River and Yalu River.

2. Goguryeo Ancient Relics:

The Goguryeo Imperial City Cultural Site is located in Ji'an City, Jilin Province, including Neiguocheng, Wandu Mountain City, royal tombs (14) and noble tombs (26) ). Inland Castle and Wandu Mountain Castle (originally named Weinayan Castle) were the capitals of Goguryeo in the early and middle periods (1st to 5th century AD). They were characterized by the fact that the plain city and the mountain city were dependent on each other and became the capital. On the plains surrounding Ji'an City, there are more than 10,000 ancient tombs from the Goguryeo era, which are the famous "Donggou Ancient Tombs Group" at home and abroad. Among them, the Taiwang Mausoleum, General Tomb and Qianqiu Tomb are large in scale.

3. Longshou Mountain, Liaoyuan

Liaoyuan Longshou Mountain is located in the central area of ??the urban area. The mountain runs from north to south, winding to the Dongliao River. Its shape is like the head of a giant dragon entrenched on the shore of Liao River, hence the name "Longshou Mountain". With its elegant pavilions and lush vegetation, the mountain is a famous scenic spot in Liaoyuan. Kuixing Tower, rebuilt in 2001 and known as the "First Tower of Xuanmen", stands at the southernmost end of Longshou Mountain. At the southern foot of Longshou Mountain, there is a Taoist palace complex rising from the mountain. This is Fushou Palace, one of the largest Taoist temples in Northeast China.

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