The most magical city in northern China!

I. Geographical Location Mohe is located at the northernmost tip of China, between latitudes 52°10′ to 53°33′, making it the highest latitude county in China. It borders Tahe County to the east, Eerguna City in Inner Mongolia to the west, Genhe City in Inner Mongolia to the south, and faces Russia across the Heilongjiang River to the north. II. Transportation Guide - Airplane: Mohe Gulian Airport is the northernmost and highest latitude civil airport in China, located in Mohe County. Currently, there are flights to and from Beijing and Harbin, with one flight to Beijing daily, stopping in Harbin, taking about 4 hours; and 1 hour and 40 minutes to Harbin. The bus from the airport to the Mohe County bus station costs 10 yuan per person; a taxi to the Mohe County train station costs about 20 yuan. - Train: There are two trains from Harbin to Mohe, K7039 (Harbin East 17:18 - Mohe 10:08) and K7041 (Harbin 18:05 - Mohe 12:23), with hard sleeper tickets costing 255 yuan and soft sleeper tickets costing 398 yuan. Train tickets can be booked 15 days in advance. During peak seasons, additional trains K5171 and K5174 may be added. III. Detailed Travel Itinerary Recommendations - 3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary: - Day 1: First encounter with Mohe, exploring the northernmost land: After arriving in Mohe, head to Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends to admire the natural ink painting; then traverse the birch forest to feel the stories of time; next, visit Nüjiao Bay to decode ancient legends; arrive at the northernmost point of China and take a photo at the iconic landmark; in the evening, climb to the first bend of the Longjiang River to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Sino-Russian border river; stay overnight in a cozy homestay in Beihong Village. - Day 2: Dreaming in Beiji Village, experiencing exotic customs: Depart from Beihong Village, check in at the Beiji Village monument, and send postcards from the northernmost post office; stand at the border and gaze at Russian villages; visit the northernmost household and taste northern flavors; find your exclusive latitude and longitude coordinates among the northern characters; climb to the top of the Golden Rooster to overlook the panorama of Beiji Village; interact closely with the Ewenki reindeer; sleep under the starry sky in Beiji Village at night. - Day 3: Retracing history, feeling humanistic sentiments: Depart from Beiji Village, visit the northernmost sentry post to feel the loyalty of border guards; touch the boundary marker to experience the solemnity of the national border; climb Guanyin Mountain to pray and make wishes; visit the Li Jinyong Shrine to listen to the gold mining history; wander through Rouge Valley to taste the vicissitudes of history; finally, dance in the Mohe dance hall to end the journey. - 5 Days 4 Nights Itinerary: - Day 1: Land in Harbin by plane, stroll around Central Street, check in at St. Sophia Cathedral, and taste authentic northeastern cuisine. Take the snow country train to Mohe at night, buy a hard sleeper and sleep. - Day 2: Arrive in Mohe at noon, traverse the original birch forest, head to the first beach of the Longjiang River, and check in at the northernmost point of the motherland. Stay overnight in a homestay in Beihong Village, feeling the Russian style. - Day 3: Visit the Ewenki tribe to see reindeer, then go to China's northernmost ski resort to play all afternoon, have a snowball fight, and build a snowman, and eat snow hot pot at night. - Day 4: Get up early to take photos of water turning into ice, then head to Beiji Village to send postcards to friends from the northernmost post office. Rest in the hotel and then go to Shenzhou Beiji Square to take photos, and visit Christmas Village (ticket 60 yuan) at night. - Day 5: Return to Mohe city, have lunch, visit the Mohe dance hall, and end the trip. The guide will send you to the station for your return journey. IV. Must-Visit Attractions - Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends: A thousand miles of ice and a thousand miles of river water, an endless view, like a natural ink painting. - Birch Forest: The northern forest covered in snow, where you can find "tree eyes" and take great photos. - First Bend of the Longjiang River: A magical river bend stretching 30 kilometers, with spectacular scenery that showcases the wonders of nature. - Beihong Village: Undeveloped, retaining the true winter appearance of Mohe's rural areas, with a strong primitive atmosphere. - Beiji Village: Although not the pole, it has become the "northernmost representative of China" as an early developed village. It has the northernmost post office, the northernmost household, the northernmost sentry post, and other "northernmost" elements, and you can also admire the beautiful aurora (though the probability of seeing the aurora is low). - Christmas Village: Asia's Christmas world, where you can experience the authentic Christmas atmosphere, with Santa Claus and various Christmas elements. - Guanyin Mountain: A place to sincerely pray and make wishes, experiencing Buddhist culture. - Rouge Valley: With a long history, it allows people to taste the vicissitudes of history. - Mohe Dance Hall: Famous for a song, you can check in and feel its unique atmosphere (just for checking in, the playability is relatively low). V. Local Food Recommendations - Northeastern Sauerkraut Stew: Tender pork stewed with pickled sauerkraut, with a sweet and sour taste 😋. - Iron Pot Stew: Ingredients are slowly stewed in the pot, with the aroma fully integrated into the soup, making every bite full of happiness 🥘. - Chicken Stew with Mushrooms: Using free-range chickens and hazel mushrooms picked from the Greater Khingan Mountains, the soup is rich and delicious 🍲. - Five-Flavor Stewed Fish: Using cold-water fish, with tofu, peas, enoki mushrooms, and other ingredients, stewed into a delicious and flavorful soup 🐟. VI. Hotel Recommendations and Tips - Mohe County: Better options include Jinma Hotel, International Conference Center, and Hongjinding, with prices ranging from 350 to 450 yuan; there are also business express hotels, mostly priced between 100 and 200 yuan. - Beihong Village: Local family inns run by locals, mainly with northeastern kang beds, although not as luxurious as big hotels, they are clean and hygienic, with independent bathrooms priced between 100 and 200 yuan. - Beiji Village: A more mature scenic area with farmhouse inns and good hotels, with homestay prices similar to Beihong Village, and hotel prices ranging from 300 to over 600 yuan. Accommodation is tight during peak seasons, so it is recommended to book in advance. Personal Feelings: Mohe is a place full of magic and charm 😎, where you can feel the extreme cold and pure ice and snow world ❄️. Walking through the birch forest feels like entering a fairy tale world; standing at the northernmost tip of the motherland, a sense of grandeur arises spontaneously; and the primitiveness and tranquility of Beihong Village and Beiji Village allow people to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy inner peace. The local food is also unforgettable, experiencing the unique food culture of the Northeast 🥰. The night sky is particularly brilliant, making people full of awe for nature. In short, the trip to Mohe is an unforgettable experience that brings relaxation to the body and mind and new insights into life 🎉. Remember to keep warm 🧣!