Reasons to get excited:

Along the borders to the north and east there are towns that have long enjoyed special official status as free trade zones; a destination for the more adventurous entrepreneur. To the west lie autonomous regions stretching toward Mongolia.

At the large border trading markets one can find many interesting things - MIG fighter aircraft helmets, for example along with ethnic items.

Changchun airport has regular flights to many destinations.

Investigative car, bus, train or donkey tours to outlying areas can be arranged.

Guides, Chinese and/or Russian and native English speakers can accompany you.

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