Jilin Provincial Museum

Located on Yongshun Road in the Nanguan District of Changchun, the Jilin Provincial Museum is a national first-grade history and art museum. Founded in 1951, it offers you a fascinating look into China's regional heritage and creative traditions. When you visit, you will encounter a diverse collection featuring historical artefacts from the ancient Goguryeo and Balhae kingdoms, alongside the Khitan Liao and Jurchen dynasties.

Art lovers can admire a wide variety of calligraphic works across different eras, including modern pieces. Notable artistic highlights include two painted scrolls by Northern Song poet Su Shi, the 'Hundred Flower Painting' by Southern Song painter Yang Jieyu, 'Wenji returns to Han' by Jurchen painter Jin Zhangyu, and Yuan painter Zhang Wo's 'Lin Li Gonglin's Nine Songs'. Beyond classical artwork, the museum holds fascinating cultural relics from the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army.

You can explore intriguing history through key artefacts such as the gilded silver 'Bing Wu Shen Gou' belt hook from Buyeo, Khitan pagoda stone cuts, tomb murals, and Khitan script bronze mirrors. Do not miss the award-winning 'Souls of the Black Earth Army' exhibition, created to share patriotic history.

What to see at Jilin Provincial Museum

• Artefacts from ancient Goguryeo, Balhae, Khitan Liao, and Jurchen eras
• Masterpiece paintings by Su Shi, Yang Jieyu, Jin Zhangyu, and Zhang Wo
• Rare objects like the Buyeo 'Bing Wu Shen Gou' belt hook and Khitan script bronze mirrors
• Award-winning 'Souls of the Black Earth Army' history exhibition

Visiting tips

Plan to spend your visit exploring both the ancient regional relics and the extensive collection of calligraphic art pieces.

How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Jilin Provincial Museum is easy to reach on Changchun’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Changchun travel guide.