Get close to nature at the 5-star South Lake Hotel (Jilin Nanhu Binguan) located on the water near pleasant Nanhu (South Lake) Park, just 4 km (2 mi) from the bustling downtown area.This hotel offers a variety of well-equipped guest rooms ranging from standard rooms to villas. The on-site dining outlets serve local Chinese dishes, spicy Sichuan and also international flavors including German food.When it comes time to relax, guests at this Changchun hotel can take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool or in the heart-shaped, outdoor swimming pool, enjoy a game of tennis or bowling, or workout and boost their energy in the fitness center.
"After a trip to Changbai Mountain, we stopped over in Changchun for two nights on our way back. After a long search on Ctrip, we finally settled on this hotel for two reasons: the TV series 'A Lifelong Journey' was filmed here, and it's a garden-style hotel. Our two-night stay certainly didn't disappoint, though our only regret was that it was too short.
The hotel is located on Nanhu Street, directly opposite Nanhu Park. Bus G252 stops right outside the main entrance. The nearest subway station is a bit far, about two kilometers away, so we mainly relied on ride-hailing services for getting around.
Our room in the main building wasn't large, but it was well-equipped and very clean. It seemed to have been renovated a few years ago. Staying here, you can actually sleep with the windows open at night without needing the air conditioning.
Breakfast was also decent, but the dining area seating was predominantly round tables.
The à la carte dinner at Bailian Hall was excellent. While a bit pricey, the taste was absolutely superb!
It's best to stay for at least three nights here. That way, you can take a complimentary ride on the hotel's electric buggy to fully explore and enjoy the premises. The hotel is truly enormous, covering an area of 1290 mu (approximately 212 acres), and comprises over a dozen buildings."