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Travel to Jilin and Enjoy a TCM-Inspired Wellness Retreat
Published: March 4, 2026
Editor: Qingyu

The beauty of Jilin lies not only in its breathtaking scenery across the four seasons, but also in the hidden wellness sanctuaries nestled among its mountains and rivers. This four-season wellness route brings together Jilin's core traditional Chinese medicine resources and iconic landmarks, inviting you to discover the unique charm of health preservation.

The Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo

Spring Wellness Tour

We begin at the Changchun Manchu Medicine and Pharmacy Museum to explore the ancient wisdom of Manchu medical traditions. We will then head to CGIG Nanshan Hot Spring Hotel to awaken body and mind, and stop by the Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo to experience the city's historical depth through its preserved heritage.

Our journey continues to Siping. Trace the cultural roots of TCM at the Lishu County Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine, then savor eco-friendly cuisine amid green mountains and clear waters of Yile Valley Manor. The ancient cityscape of Yehenara City and its Manchu folk customs add a distinctive cultural touch to the journey.

Finally, we'll arrive in Tonghua. Here we will visit the Dongfanghong Health Technology Park to learn about the processing of American ginseng, and experience medicinal dietary therapy at Zhen'guo Yangshenggu No.1 Manor. Step into Tonghua Winery to trace a century of winemaking craftsmanship. We will conclude our journey at the Ji'an Yalu River Border Railway Bridge Park, where you can take in sweeping views of the frontier landscape.

Wunvfeng National Forest Park

Midsummer Escape Tour

First, we shall venture into the Yunling Wild Ginseng Scenic Area in Liuhe to seek out wild ginseng and unlock the secrets of ginseng culture, then enjoy a ginseng-themed banquet at Tongjiang Banquet.

Following that, we will head to Wunvfeng National Forest Park and cool off amid its lush forest sea. Continue to the Xianrenqiao Hot Spring Resort in Changbai Mountain to wash away the summer heat, stroll forest trails at the Changbai Mountains Huamei Resort for an oxygen-rich retreat, and feel the refreshing greenery at the Changbai Nilihe National Wetland Park.

In the afternoon, we will travel to Jilin City to explore limestone caves formed three hundred million years ago within Guanma Lianhua Mountain National Forest Park. Next, we will visit Songhua Lake and Beidahu Ski Resort, where you can hike through verdant mountains and clear waters, fully embracing the refreshing 22°C summer climate.

Zhen'guo Yangshenggu No.1 Manor

Autumn Herbal Aroma Tour

Our first stop is the Liao and Jin Dynasty Cultural Park in Changchun, where northern autumn scenery blends with Liao and Jin cultural heritage to calm the spirit. Then, we visit Jilin Chami Jingshe Life & Health Co., Ltd. to experience tea fumigation, moxibustion, Tai Chi, and other Zen-inspired wellness programs.

Upon arriving in Tonghua, we will explore the Chinese medicinal herb cultivation base at Zhen'guo Yangshenggu No.1 Manor. Pick seasonal herbs and participate in on-site herbal preparation. Continue to the Ji'an Scenic Spot of Koguryo Cultural Relics, where historic sites such as the "Oriental Pyramid," the Tomb of King Jangsu, and the Gwanggaeto Stele reveal the legacy and wellness wisdom of ancient minority kingdoms.

As the journey draws to a close, take a stroll through Laobiekang Wetland Scenic Area to admire autumn waterside and pastoral landscapes, and finally unwind at Xianrenqiao Hot Spring Resort or the Huamei Resort in Changbai Mountain, easing any fatigue from your explorations.

Tianchi Lake on Changbai Mountain

Winter Snow Wellness Tour

We begin at Wanfeng Tonghua Ski Resort, and after skiing, enjoy a relaxing time at Luming Hot Spring. Then head to Xijiahuang Ecological Tourism Resort to try snowmobiles, ice sledding, and other winter activities. Stay in traditional earthen houses and sleep on heated kang beds to experience the warmth of a rustic winter.

We shall then travel onward to Jilin City. After racing down pro-level slopes at Beidahu Ski Resort, soak in the warmth of a hot spring hotel. We will also visit Shengxin Winery to sample distinctive wines.

Upon reaching Changbai Mountain, we will first admire the sacred beauty of Tianchi, the "Pearl of the Snowy Mountains." Then check into the Crowne Plaza Hotel or visit Xianrenqiao Hot Spring Resort to dispel fatigue in therapeutic mineral waters, accompanied by local herbal warming teas, unlocking a new winter wellness experience.

Xinmin Avenue, Changchun