Hotels in Jilin, China

Jilin sits in northeastern China, where winters hit -20°C (-4°F) and bring spectacular rime ice along the Songhua River, a must-see from December to February. Summer climbs to 25°C (77°F), perfect for hiking Changbai Mountain and visiting Heaven Lake, a volcanic crater lake shared with North Korea. In winter, you can ski at Beidahu Ski Resort, while summer offers wildflower hikes and cheaper lodging at mountain guesthouses.