City Overview
Changchun, capital of Jilin, is northeastern China's automotive and film city, home to Jilin University and the FAW Group. The city offers very affordable living, genuine cold winters with snow, and a quieter pace than the coastal megacities. Changchun is a practical, high-value option for students of medicine, chemistry and automotive engineering who want a large comprehensive university at low cost.
Cost of living
$320/mo
Accommodation
$200/mo
Safety
Safe; quiet northeastern city.
Weather
Continental, cold snowy winters, warm summers.
Transportation
Metro, high-speed rail, Longjia International Airport.
Student Life
Very affordable, automotive industry, cold winters, Jilin University hub.
Jobs & Career
Automotive (FAW), film industry, agriculture, manufacturing.
Attractions
Jingyuetan ForestPuppet Manchurian PalaceChangchun Film StudioNanhu Park
Food
Northeast stews, dumplings, Korean-influenced cuisine.