Why go
- Prefecture-level city in Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
- Served by Jixi Xingkaihu Airport (JXA).
History
Jixi is a city in southeastern Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China. At the 2020 census, 1,502,060 people resided within its administrative area of 22,488.47 square kilometres (8,682.85 sq mi) and 560,118 in its built-up area made up of 3 out of 6 urban districts. By the end of 2024, the total registered population of the city is 1,593,200, of which the urban population is 1,006 million. Jixi is on the Muling River about 30 km (19 mi) from the border with Russia's Primorsky Krai and 120 km (75 mi) from Lake Xingkai. The mayor of Jixi is Zhang Changrong (张常荣) since June 2015. The area is one of the important coal mining bases in China. A crater on asteroid 253 Mathilde was named after the city.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A320, 737) · 2 routes: Beijing, Qingdao*
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A320) · 1 route: Shenyang
- Japan Air System JD (A319) · 1 route: Beijing
- Potomac Air BK (YN7) · 1 route: Harbin
- Shanghai Airlines FM (737) · 1 route: Qingdao
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jixi Xingkaihu Airport (JXA); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JXA has direct flights to 4 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Beijing, Qingdao, Harbin, Shenyang).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jixi, China. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.