Jilin City is the capital of rime, the only city in China sharing the same name as its province, with the Songhua River flowing through it. Key attractions include Rime Island (one of China’s four natural wonders, with crystal-clear rime in winter, a photography paradise), Songhua Lake (Fengman Hydropower Station, lake and mountain scenery, summer retreat, winter skiing), Beishan Park (folk temple fair, classical gardens). Local delicacies include Jilin fried jelly cubes (QQ彈 and flavourful), Manchu Wula hotpot (rich and warming), Korean rice cakes (soft and chewy), and steamed Songhua River fish (tender and fresh), showcasing the flavours of Northeast China and its ethnic minorities.