Changchun, the capital of Jilin Province, which is a young city with near 200 years of history, lies in the central Northeast Plain in China. It is not only the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of Jilin province, but also China's famous "Auto City", "Movie City", "City of Science, Technology and Culture".
Changchun, a Beautiful forest city, with an urban green-cover-rate of 40%, is standing in the front row among the big cities in China, and an ideal place for the citizens to live and work. The scenery is really beautiful in all the four seasons with light green in spring, Luxuriant green in summer, a riot of colors in autumn and snow white in winter. So, Changchun has become a scenic spot and a summer resort for tourists.
The urban planning characteristics of Changchun are somehow like European idyllic cities. the streets are straight and wide and the trees on both sides make the streets strips of green corridors, and many squares with blooming flowers are the best places for people to relax, do morning exercises and take entertainment. In the center of the city, some buildings are Japanese or European style and the others are traditional Chinese style. High buildings are rising continuously and new residential regions appear one after another. All these add lingering charm to the blends of culture ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign, and make the city more fascinating.
The Emperor's Palace of the Puppet Manchurian State, which situates in the city's northeastern part, is the place where Henry Pu yi, the last emperor of Qing Dynasty, ascended the throne for the third time. This palace is the last one for the Chinese feudal dynasties. In addition, the relics of the "Eight Ministries" of the Puppet Manchurian State and the boro Buddhist Temple are state level tour spots.
Changchun Film city, located in the southwest of the city and bording the Automobile Trading Town, is the tourist site as well as the base for film and TV shooting, boasting many cultural and artistic characteristics.
Changchun film Studio, the first comprehensive film studio in China, is known as "the Cradle of the New Chinese Film Industry". It is the largest base in the country for the production of comprehensive films of all kinds, including stories, science programs, opera, cartoons, an TV serials and plays. It has provided a great number of films of high quality and amusement.