The autumn in the Greater Khingan Mountains is simply legendary, like stepping into an oil painting

🌲【Enter China’s Last Pristine Forest! The Ultimate Greater Khingan Mountains Guide】Explore the extreme northern secret realm for just 800 RMB per person, with a must-read guide to avoid pitfalls!🔥 📌Why Greater Khingan Mountains? This is China’s "Kingdom of the North," home to the best-preserved primeval forest in China, reindeer tribes, the mysterious Ewenki culture, and an extreme winter world with temperatures as low as -40°C! No over-commercialization, only wild nature and pure freedom, with great value for money—perfect for students and budget travelers! --- 🌟Must-Do Experiences 1️⃣ Trek through the birch forest secret realm 📍Moerdaoga Forest Park 🚂 Ride the forest train through the sea of trees, golden in autumn and frosted with rime in winter, like entering a fairy tale world! 2️⃣ Visit the Ewenki reindeer tribe 📍Aoluguya Reindeer Tribe 🦌 Get up close with reindeer, listen to tribal elders tell hunting stories, feed the deer, and shoot stunning forest-style photos! 3️⃣ Climb to the top of Longjiang First Bend 📍Mohe Beiji Village 🌅 Overlook the magnificent bend of the China-Russia border river Heilongjiang, with breathtaking sunrises and sea of clouds! 4️⃣ Check in at China’s northernmost point 📍Beihong Village (the true northernmost village!) 📮 Send a postcard from the northernmost post office and take photos at the “Northernmost Outpost” and “Northernmost Post Office”! --- 🗓️Best Seasons · Autumn (September-October): Forests dyed in layers of gold, golden birch + fiery red maple, a photographer’s paradise! · Winter (December-February): -40°C snowy forest sea, water freezes instantly, chances of aurora (rare but worth the gamble!) · Avoid: Summer has lots of mosquitoes, spring roads are muddy from melting snow! --- 💸Pitfall Avoidance + Money-Saving Tips ❗Pitfall Guide 1. Transportation: Carpool from Mohe Airport/train station is the most cost-effective, don’t trust roadside unlicensed taxis! Book official drivers in advance (about 300 RMB/day/car) 2. Accommodation: Arctic Village guesthouses cost 150-200 RMB/night, Beihong Village is cheaper (but basic), book early! 3. Clothing: In winter, down jackets + snow boots + heat packs are a must! iPhones shut down instantly, bring Huawei or a camera! 4. Expenses: Scenic area food is expensive, bring your own snacks! Reindeer moss sells for 20 RMB/basket but you can pick it yourself (just don’t get caught haha) 💰Money-Saving Tips ✅Carpool in Mohe costs 80-100 RMB per person per day ✅Student ID gets half-price tickets (Moerdaoga forest train original price 100 RMB, discounted 50!) ✅Northeast Chinese iron pot stew for 4 people only 150 RMB, very filling! ✅Free spots: Birch forest wild paths, Beihong Village riverside --- 🎿Gear List · Winter: Thick down jacket, waterproof snow boots, wool socks, touchscreen gloves, hat and scarf (cover your face!) · Summer: Mosquito repellent, windbreaker (big temperature difference day and night), hiking shoes · General: Power bank, moisturizing skincare (dry climate!), camera, cash (weak signal!) --- 📸Photo Hotspots 1. Aoluguya Reindeer Park: elk + forest + tundra, dark forest-style filters look stunning! 2. Arctic Village starry sky: shoot the Milky Way at dawn, catch aurora in winter (requires long exposure camera) 3. Moerdaoga railway: forest train + tracks, perfect for Japanese-style shots! 4. Longjiang First Bend viewing platform: wide-angle panoramic shots, maximum impact! --- 🦌Local Advice 1. No open fires in the forest area! Smoking fines start at 5000 RMB! 2. Don’t wander into undeveloped forests, easy to get lost + bears appear (seriously!) 3. Respect Ewenki culture, don’t chase or scare the reindeer 4. Northeast Chinese dishes are large portions, don’t order too much! --- ✨Sample Itinerary (3 days 2 nights) Day 1: Mohe → Arctic Village (Northernmost Post Office/Outpost) Day 2: Arctic Village → Reindeer Tribe → Birch Forest → Beihong Village Day 3: Beihong Village → Longjiang First Bend → Return to Mohe 💡Total cost: Accommodation 200 + carpool 300 + food 200 + tickets 100 = 800 RMB (cheaper in off-season!) --- 🌍“North to Mohe, south to Erhai,” a must-visit pristine wilderness in a lifetime!