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Longjing City is located in the southeastern part of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province, at the eastern foot of Changbai Mountain and the lower reaches of the Tumen River, facing North Hamgyong Province of North Korea across the river, with a border length of 142.5 kilometers. The total area is about 2,208 square kilometers, with a permanent population of about 156,000 (2023), of which over 65% are ethnic Koreans. It is one of the areas with the most intact preservation of Korean culture in China. Originally named 'Liudaogou', it was renamed in 1909 after the discovery of 'Longjing Spring'. It is one of the earliest developed towns in Yanbian, known as 'the first stop of Yanbian history'. As the birthplace of Korean folk culture, Longjing has a century-old history of Korean immigration and is famous as the 'hometown of apple-pears' and 'hometown of matsutake mushrooms'. With rich Korean customs and unique border scenery, it is an ideal place to experience Korean life and explore border history.
I. Core Attractions 1. Longjing Spring (Origin of Longjing's Name): Located in the city center, it is a natural spring with clear water flowing year-round. A Korean-style pavilion is built by the spring, making it a must-visit for leisure and photo-taking. Free admission, recommended visit time: 30 minutes.
2. Piyan Mountain Scenic Area: About 5 km from the city center, with an altitude of about 600 meters, known for strange rocks, unique pines, and sea of clouds. Facilities include hiking trails, glass walkways, and cliff swings. Ticket: 60 yuan, open 8:00-17:00. Rhododendrons bloom in spring, red leaves cover the mountain in autumn, a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
3. Yisongting (Korean Revolutionary Site): Located in Zhixin Town, 12 km from the city center, it was a secret meeting place for Korean anti-Japanese fighters in the 1930s. An ancient pine tree stands beside the pavilion. It is a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit, free to visit.
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4. Jindalai Folk Village: Located in Dongshengyong Town, 15 km from the city center, it is a traditional Korean village experience area. Visitors can stay in heated brick beds, learn to make rice cakes, and taste kimchi. The village has a folk museum displaying Korean farming, weddings, costumes, etc. Ticket: 30 yuan, open year-round.
II. Special Cuisine 1. Longjing Cold Noodles: Made mainly from buckwheat noodles, served with beef, kimchi, and apple slices, with a cold and sweet-sour broth. Recommended restaurant: 'Jindalai Cold Noodle House' (Hailan Road), about 20 yuan per person. 2. Apple-Pear: A specialty of Longjing, large fruit with small core, juicy and sweet. During the harvest season (September-October), you can visit 'Longjing Apple-Pear Base' (western suburbs) for picking. Admission: 15 yuan/person, takeaway priced by weight. 3. Matsutake Mushroom: Wild matsutake from Longjing's mountainous areas, available from August to September. Can be stewed with chicken or grilled. Local farmhouses like 'Matsutake Villa' offer matsutake feasts, about 150 yuan per person.
III. Transportation Guide 1. External Transportation: Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport is about 30 km from Longjing city center, taxi about 40 minutes, cost 80 yuan; Yanjixi Station (high-speed rail) is 20 km from Longjing, take the bus line (Yanji-Longjing) about 1 hour, fare 5 yuan. 2. Internal Transportation: Taxi starting fare 5 yuan in the city, bus routes cover major attractions. To Piyan Mountain, take Bus No. 1 to the terminal, fare 2 yuan.
IV. Recommended Itinerary One-day tour: Morning: Longjing Spring → Jindalai Folk Village (experience folk customs), Afternoon: Piyan Mountain Scenic Area (hiking and sightseeing), Dinner: Cold noodles. Two-day tour: D1 Morning: Longjing Spring, Yisongting, Afternoon: Jindalai Folk Village, stay overnight in heated brick bed room; D2 Full day: Piyan Mountain, return in the evening.