Scenic spot introduction:

Mohe Shenzhou Arctic Scenic Area is known as "China's Arctic" and "China's Evernight City". It features magical celestial phenomena - the Northern Lights and Arctic Village and other meaningful attractions. It is a very popular tourist area in China. Shenzhou Arctic enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad. Every year, a large number of tourists come here to take an unforgettable trip to the Arctic. Especially during the extreme daylight hours in summer and the extreme nighttime hours in winter, it is extremely popular and is the most unmissable time of the year.

Attractions distribution:

The Shenzhou Arctic Scenic Area is located at the foot of Qixing Mountain in Mohe County, the northernmost part of mainland my country, across the river from Igna Enyino Village in Amur Oblast, Russia. The scenic area mainly focuses on visiting the Arctic Village and appreciating the Northern Lights, including the Chinese Arctic, the Arctic Outpost, the ruins of the Japanese and Puppet Power Plant, the Northernmost Home, the Arctic Sandbank, the Crown of the Golden Rooster, the North Pole of China, the Arctic Village Forest Park and other attractions. The natural scenery is beautiful and the resources are rich and intoxicating. Summer vacation, leisure, vacation, and sky viewing are all interesting things that the Shenzhou Arctic Scenic Area brings to people.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 5A-level scenic spots, provincial-level scenic spots, and national-level nature reserves

Scenic spot features:

Adventure, sightseeing, North Pole, museum, sculpture, farmhouse, forest, river
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

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travelling guideline:

1. Around the summer solstice is the best time to appreciate the Northern Lights. It is the only best place to observe the Northern Lights in China. At the same time, a Summer Solstice bonfire party will be held on the riverside, with singing and dancing all night long.

2. Special festivals: Summer Solstice Festival, Lantern Festival, Winter Solstice Festival (Gelsangbul Festival), the Ewenki "Mikuolu Festival" on May 22nd of the lunar calendar, the Ewenki "Mikuolu Festival" in August every year Ominalenghui".

3. Special activities: listening to duo, drawing ice balls, skating, dancing yangko, watching ice lanterns and ice sculptures.

4. In winter, the temperature in Mohe is often minus 30℃-40℃. Tourists traveling at this time should pay special attention to keeping warm. Thermal underwear, leather jackets, thick down jackets, cold-proof clothing, cotton pants, etc. are all essential. Hats should go past the ears. It is best to wear 2-3 layers of gloves and socks. Shoes should be 2-3 sizes larger than the original size. Please be sure to buy these clothes in advance in big cities such as Harbin and Qiqihar. It is also recommended to prepare some cold medicine, antifreeze cream, chilblain cream, etc.

5. Tourists who do not have direct flights to cities are advised to go to Harbin first, and then transfer to a train or plane to Mohe.

Tour route:

Two-day classic trip to the Arctic in China: Mohe County → Birch forests along the way → Arctic Village (village monument, northern frontier of China, Arctic China, Arctic sandbank, North View Pass, China's North Pole, China's northernmost home, boat trip to Heilongjiang, overlooking Russia Ignasi Inuo Village, Arctic Outpost) → Return to the county town after lunch → Free activities at Beijie Market

One-day trip to Mohe to find the north: Arctic Village → Rouge Valley → Luogu River

Mohe Exploring three-day tour: D1 Songyuan Primitive Forest Park → Daxinganling May 6th Fire Memorial Hall → North Star Square; D2 Arctic Village; D3 Rouge Valley → Luogu River

Best time to visit:

Summer and Winter

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) Hazelnuts, fungus, mushrooms, Yageda fruit, medicinal materials, various wild vegetables, blueberries and other mountain products and fruits, and precious cold-water fish produced in Mohe.

(Gourmet food) Air-dried sausage, white meat blood sausage, chicken stewed with mushrooms, cod stewed with tofu, grilled pike, fried cakes.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Heilongjiang Province>Daxinganling Region>Mohe County

How to get there:

Bus route:

1. Mohe: You can fly directly to Mohe Gulian Airport from Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Heihe, Harbin, Zhengzhou, and Hailar. The bus from the airport to Mohe County Passenger Terminal is 10 yuan per person; Or arrive at Harbin, Qiqihar, or Shenyang first, and then transfer to Mohe by train.

2. Arctic Village: You can take a bus directly to Arctic Village from Xijilin Town, Mohe County, which takes about 2 hours. The ticket price is 30 yuan in peak season and 25 yuan in low season.

Winter: Departs from Arctic Village at 8:00 and arrives in Mohe at 10:00; departs from Mohe at 14:00 and arrives at Arctic Village at 16:00.

Summer: Departs from Arctic Village at 7:00 and 14:00, arrives in Mohe at 9:00 and 16:00; departs from Mohe at 10:00 and 18:50, arrives at the North Pole at 12:00 and 20:00 village.

3. Charter a car from Mohe to Arctic Village: Taking a group of two as an example (excluding outbound train and plane fees), charter a car to Arctic Village on the same day and return to the city the next day. Delivery to the airport is 240 yuan and the train station is 200 yuan. Yuan, an additional 100 Yuan will be charged if you stay for one more day (within Arctic Village).

Self-driving route: In the direction of Harbin, take Heha Expressway → Suibei Expressway, turn right towards Heihe/G1211 and enter Heiji Expressway. After passing through Heihe city, drive along S209 to Mohe Township.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Arctic Village ticket prices:

Arctic Village: 60 yuan/person

Preferential measures:

1. Children under 1.2 meters in height, seniors aged 70 and above, and disabled people are free of charge with valid IDs.

2. College students, middle school students, primary school students, minors, active military personnel, religious figures, and senior citizens aged 60 to 70 years old will receive a half-price discount with valid documents.

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