Best Self-Driving Tour Routes in Changchun

Changchun, as an important large city in Northeast China, is second to none in terms of economic scale and total volume. This is a typical northern capital with a distinctive theme of ice and snow. It is also one of the main battlefields of the Liberation War, with many red tourism attractions and museums. Here is a recommendation for the best self-driving tour routes in Changchun.

Departure to Changchun

I’m on the train to Changchun now. Because there is an activity at school, I was a little worried when I left, but most of it was covered by nervousness. As a college student who has been away from home for several years, long-distance transportation has not become a normal part of my life. I am nervous, even though I have checked the things I need to bring over and over again. When I asked the teacher for leave, I unconsciously said, “Don’t worry.” This is what I always tell my parents, and I didn’t tell them about this trip. I was afraid they would worry. After all, my journey is in a strange city, for two short days and two nights. I don’t hide it. I didn’t sleep well last night. Really, I’m so old, I should have gone out long ago. Why am I so nervous?

All the way, I have been quite full. Before I typed these words, I finished reading a book – “Monk.” Well, I thought about reading a book a few days ago, so that this journey wouldn’t be too boring. Because the cover felt so good, I decisively borrowed it from the library. My feelings changed with the changes in the characters’ lives. I laughed at the lines, and by the end, even my nose was sour, but I couldn’t share this book with you. I want to read it a few more times. In another half hour, I’ll get off the train. My thoughts are no longer on this book.

Hey, I actually forgot about being nervous when I was reading the book. I’m a casual person. I need to get my navigation ready. I have to take the light rail for an hour. Hmm…

On the Light Rail

I accidentally ran into a like-minded friend who was also looking for her classmate in Changchun and wanted to take advantage of the vacation to have some fun. Because she had been here before, she happily led me to the light rail entrance. So I got on the light rail smoothly. I’m really lucky, right? It’s just that there are a lot of people, like the subway. After standing firm, I called my older sister.

This older sister is not my relative, but another lucky encounter of mine. It was my first time taking a long-distance train alone in my sophomore year, a ten-hour hard sleeper. She was on the bunk opposite me. I thought she was the same age as me, but she turned out to be graduating soon, looked very young, and had fair skin and a slightly plump figure. We talked very well, and I added her on WeChat at that time.

So, when I suddenly thought about coming to Changchun to play, I directly told her. It’s no wonder she was surprised because we really weren’t that close. When booking tickets, I was still at a loss, and I felt that it would be great if I could stay with her. Her dorm didn’t have room, and I insisted on dragging her out. It would definitely be safe with her. And it was true. From the moment I got on the light rail, she kept in touch with me, afraid I wouldn’t be able to find my way.

It was almost nine o’clock when I arrived at my sister’s school. She said, “You’re so bold! It’s a good thing I’m not a bad person.” I laughed loudly. I really didn’t think about this issue. From the beginning, my mental image of her was a nice older sister who was in the same major as me but went to a different school. I recognized her at first glance. I think there are a lot of good people in the world. If we always doubt people, we might miss a lot of surprises.

But I really shouldn’t do this anymore. A person can’t always be this lucky. I really didn’t think this through. This kind of absurd behavior is too childish.

Tourist Center

My first attraction on the 28th was the Puppet Manchukuo Palace. One of my sister’s roommates also wanted to go, so we set off at eight o’clock the next morning. The full ticket was 80 yuan, and the student ticket was 30 yuan. It takes two hours to see it thoroughly.

I really love this building. The decorations are so beautiful. I love this style. I even love the wallpaper in the house. It’s a good place to take pictures. But gaining some knowledge, walking around, always brings some gains. I saw the whole life of Puyi.

A Study

Next to it is the Northeast History of Fall Exhibition Hall. I’m so angry. I won’t say anything now. Let’s try it. Blow you up.

Even in Hardship, We Still Strived

At noon, I went to Jilin University to see a friend. I just wanted to see how big Jilin University really is. Haha, it’s so big. There are so many dormitory buildings. There are two libraries. Each building is a large building on its own. There are sports fields everywhere. They are still building a new gymnasium… It can’t be compared. Our school is small, but it’s beautiful. It’s okay.

A Small Lake

I picked out some postcards from the gift shop. After strolling around the school for a while, I left. I headed to my next destination – the World Sculpture Park.

Gate

I was alone. I strolled leisurely, which suited me just fine. I love these wide, natural, green places. Both my body and mind feel relaxed. The student ticket is 15 yuan. There is currently an indoor sculpture art museum. If you want to go there, it’s 20 yuan. It closes at 4:30 pm, but the park doesn’t close. While strolling around, I saw a sand sculpture pavilion, a museum, etc., under construction. I believe it will be even better in the future.

I Admired Myself

I have to tell you a funny thing. To get a full-body photo, I used the timer. I kept adjusting my pose and taking pictures for 20 minutes before getting a decent result. It’s so funny. It’s better to quietly photograph the scenery I love.

Goddess Square

Two hours later, I left the park and went to East China Normal University to find a high school classmate, Zhen’er. We haven’t seen each other in over two years. I originally wanted to stay with her, but she didn’t give me a definite answer. It ended up delaying things, but she was still more worried than anyone else. She even scolded me for being stupid. We went to eat together and print photos. She took me to buy fruit for my sister and prepared snacks for the 29th. We talked about a lot of things from the past. I found that friendship is so simple. It just happens naturally. Even though we hadn’t seen each other for years, we had a lot to talk about and understood each other very well.

On the 29th, I got up early. My sister complained that I was leaving too early. She originally wanted to treat me to lunch, but I only wanted pumpkin cake and millet porridge from their cafeteria. When I left, she told me to study hard and hugged me goodbye. She didn’t see me off at the school gate. She didn’t know that when I turned and walked towards the gate, I felt a little sad, and my nose felt sour. Thank you, big sister. I’m so lucky to have met you.

I Must Have Divine Help

Besides Zhen’er, there was also a high school male classmate we both knew who went to Changchun University of Science and Technology. I increasingly felt like there are brothers everywhere. It’s so big! We talked as we walked. The scenery was full of vegetation and lake water, but it felt like we were just taking a stroll. There were no special attractions, but I still liked it. It was natural and refreshing. There were people having picnics and many people taking wedding photos along the way. However, walking for a long time was still tiring. The student ticket was 15 yuan. You could also rent bicycles and tandem bicycles, charged by the hour. So we weighed the options and didn’t rent any. There was also a sightseeing bus, 10 yuan per person. The three of us walked from 9:15 am to 2:30 pm, taking a break for more than half an hour in between. We only covered half of the scenic area. This was expected. We didn’t have time and were really tired. We got on the sightseeing bus and ended the journey. (There are light rail stations at the front gate and the west gate.)

From Line 3 to Line 4, we chatted non-stop for about 40 minutes. They sent me all the way to the ticket gate. I knew they were worried. I sent a text message: “Big sister, I’m at Changchun Station. Don’t worry, I’ll contact you when I get back to school.”

I’m leaving. I’m really leaving. I said with a raised eyebrow and a slightly coquettish tone. I ran away because they started checking tickets. Everything was perfect. Thank you for your company. It made me so happy.

The two-hour train ride was just enough for me to read “Monk” again. When I got back to school, I posted a moment on my Moments with a laughing emoji – Grass, it’s setting its seeds, the wind, it’s blowing its leaves, we’re both standing here, not saying a word.

The Scented Pouch on the Streets of Changchun

I used to hate the smell of the herbs in the scented pouch because my mother didn’t like putting mothballs in the closet. She preferred to put herbs that my grandmother had planted to repel insects.

This caused me to have the smell of herbs on me from a young age. People who haven’t experienced this might think it’s quite artistic and romantic, but in fact, it’s more like the smell of living in a pile of Chinese medicine for many years. I didn’t have the sweet and fragrant scent of other girls, which made me feel a little resentful and even had a strange inferiority complex.

Later, my grandmother passed away, and there were no more herbs. I also reached the age when I could confidently refuse my mother from hiding herbs in my clothes again.

This smell, like many of the “great troubles” that plagued childhood, was replaced by new troubles in life.

Until today, on the streets of Changchun, I passed by an old lady selling various colorful threads. I found this scented pouch filled with herbs at her stall.

I bought it. On the taxi ride, I couldn’t help but bury my face in it. This smell, which had troubled my entire childhood. For the first time in my life, I found it incredibly beautiful.

It made me feel calm deep inside. Closing my eyes, I could smell my father and mother hugging me. I could smell my lost childhood and my kind grandmother.