Jilin Province, with a population of 26 million, covers an area of a little 187,400 square meters in the center of northeast China. The Changbai Mountains and the Songhua, Yalu and Tumen rivers are what Jilin's beauty is all about. Vast forests and rich fauna and flora turn the province into an ideal destination for environment-conscious tourists. World-calibre skating and skiing facilities have been established in recent years to accommodate winter sports fans from around the world. the tradition of ethnic culture runs deep in Jilin. The Manchus and Koreans are born singers, and the local folklore sets the stage for a rich variety of tourist activities. Major tourist cities in the province are Changchun, Jilin, Yanji and Tonghua and Baishan.

Abbreviation: Ji
Population: 26 million
Area: 187,400 square km

THE PROVINCE'S MEAN TEMPERATURE ()

Month City	Jan	Feb	Mar	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Changchun	-15.9	-12.1	-2.8	7.3	15.3	20.3	22.8	21.4	15.1	6.9	-3.7	-12.4
Yanji	-14.0	-10.6	-2.0	6.9	14.0	17.7	21.2	21.3	14.5	6.6	-3.0	-11.5

SOUVENIRS

Songhua stone Inkslabs: Songhua stone is a native product of Jilin Province, and inkslabs carved out of it are marked for their high quality and superb craftsmanship.

Baishan Wood Mosaics: The high decorative value of Baishan wood mosaics is attributed to ingenious use of the nature hues and veins of birth bark.

Root Sculptures: The natural shapes of tree roots are employed and wrought into multifarious images, including maidens, God of Longevity, lions and fruit plates.

Northeast's Three Treasures:
Ginseng, marten pelt and pilose antlers are the three treasures of northeast China. Ginseng is native to Changbai Mountains in Jilin. Marten pelts are treasured as "soft gold", a choice material for making luxury coats. Marten raising is a thriving industry in Dunhua, Jilin Province. Pilose antlers, a fine tonic, are produced in deer farms in Jilin Province.

Jilin Wine: Tonghua and Changbaishan are two famous brands for Jilin's wines, which enjoy brisk sales at home and abroad.

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