Changchun Day Tour: Visit Puppet Emperors' Palace, Eight Ministries of Manchukuo Changchun Culture Square and more - Changchun Tour

Picked up from your downtown hotel in Changchun in the morning, then head to Puppet Emperors' Palace. The former Manchukou's Imperial Palace covers an area of 12 hectares, and located in Guangfu Road in the northeast road of Changchun. It was the palace of last emperor, Puyi, who had lived as a puppet emperor between 1932 and 1945. The major building of the puppet palace is a two-storey house with yellow tiles covered on the top.

Then drive by some of the old buildings known as the Old Eight Departments (旧八大部) which were established in 193. They consisted of the former 8 institutions of Manchukuo, namely, Department of Security, Department of Legislation, Department of Economy, Department of Transportation, Department of Agriculture, Department of Culture and Education, Department of diplomacy and Department of Health.

After Chinese lunch, move on to Banruo Temple. Located at the northeast corner of People's Square, Banruo Temple is a pretty and largest Buddhist temple in Changchun.

It is a lively place for local people and pilgrims to come here to worship. After visiting the temple itself, it is worth delving into the busy back alleys where numerous stalls sell statues, joss sticks and charms.

Finally head to Changchun World Sculpture Park, a bright jewel at the south part of Changchun city center. It is a modern city sculpture park combining natural hill

and water with human scenery. The huge park are teemed with sculptures from all over the world, and all the sculptures are hiding between the trees. There are 2 museums as well - the sculpture one and the African Art Museum.

Back to your downtown hotel at the end of the day tour.