Changchun has so many beautiful parks and I get to see a fair amount of them with my son Thomas.

So I thought we should make a list of parks that we enjoy.

I'll kick it off with South Lake Hotel park which is like a hidden gem for foreigners. It has secret pagodas, and a network of very secluded paths. You don't see many people and it's a great place to find peace and tranquility. I once met a big stag there - just came out from some trees and stared at me before disappearing once more into the forest.

There are 2 hotels there that I have been in and a small foreign food shop, there is also an outdoor swimming pool but it's rather expensive. The German hotel as I call it  - is very welcoming.

I eat there occasionally - breakfast - European style but usually I go there to enjoy the park and take photos. Here are a few. There are so many hidden gems in this place and as long as you treat the place as a treasure we foreigners will be allowed access.