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NORTH  CHINA TRAVEL

Heilongjiang

​黑龙江

Heilongjiang Province

Heilongjiang Province is located in the northeastern part of China, making it the northernmost and highest-latitude province in the country. To the north and east, it borders Russia across the river. The terrain is generally higher in the northwest, north, and southeast, while lower in the northeast and southwest, consisting mainly of mountains, plateaus, plains, and water bodies. The province is home to rivers such as the Heilongjiang River and Songhua River, as well as lakes including Xingkai Lake and Jingpo Lake. Heilongjiang has a cold temperate and temperate continental monsoon climate.

Heilongjiang Province is rich in river and lake tourism resources, represented by three major water systems—Heilongjiang River, Ussuri River, and Songhua River—and four iconic lakes: Xingkai Lake, Jingpo Lake, Lianhua Lake, and Wudalianchi.

As the northernmost province of China, Heilongjiang boasts top-tier ice and snow tourism resources characterized by its extreme cold climate, cultural themes of ice and snow, and breathtaking natural winter landscapes, which are uniquely attractive.

Heilongjiang is part of one of the world’s three major black soil belts and is China’s largest grain-producing province. Its green agricultural tourism resources are exemplified by the Sanjiang Plain. Additionally, the province has significant advantages in border tourism, represented by its border rivers and century-old ports.

Moreover, Heilongjiang has a long history, serving as the site of Shangjing Longquanfu of the Bohai Kingdom during the Tang Dynasty and Shangjing Huiningfu of the Jin Dynasty. Distinctive cultures of indigenous ethnic groups such as the Oroqen and Hezhe peoples add to its cultural richness. Furthermore, historical themes such as the Anti-Japanese Resistance culture and the Beidahuang (Great Northern Wilderness) culture have shaped renowned cultural landmarks.

Top 5 must-see places 

Attractions

Harbin - Capital City

Best visit time : All Seasons

Attractions:

  • Harbin Ice and Snow World

  • Sun Island Scenic Area

  • Zhongyang Pedestrian Street

  • Saint Sophia Cathedral

  • Harbin Polar land

  • Volga Manor

  • Dragon Tower

Suihua  绥化

Best visit time : March - November

Attractions:

  • Jingui Mountain Manor

  • Huangyazi Guandong Folk Village

  • Qianhe Island Scenic Area

  • Hailun National Forest Park

Qiqihar  齐齐哈尔

Best visit time : March - November

Attractions:

  • Zhalong Crane Nature Reserve

  • Mingyue Island Scenic Area

  • Jiangqiao Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall

Mudanjiang  牡丹江

Best visit time : March - November

Attractions:

  • Snow Town

  • Jingpo Lake

  • Mudan Peak National Forest Park

  • Volcano Crater Scenic Area

Jixi  鸡西

Best visit time : March - November

Attractions:

  • Xingkai Lake Scenic Area

  • Qilin Mountain Park

  • Hutou Fort Scenic Area

Hegang  鹤岗

Best visit time : March - November

Attractions:

  • Mingshan Island

  • Hegang National Forest Park

  • Taipinggou Scenic Area

  • Yueya Lake Northern Ethnic Minority Park

Daqing 大庆

Best visit time : March - November

Attractions:

  • Lianhuan Lake Scenic Area

  • Longfeng Wetland Nature Reserve

  • Iron Man Wang Jinxi Memorial Hall

Yichun  伊春

Best visit time : March - November

Attractions:

  • Wuying National Forest Park

  • Tangwang River Stone Forest Scenic Area

  • Shangganling National Forest Park

  • Maolan Gorge National Forest Park

  • Jinshan Deer Park

Shuangyashan  双鸭山

Best visit time : March - November

Attractions:

  • Qixing Mountain National Forest Park

  • Anbang River Wetland Park

  • Ussuri River National Wetland Park

  • Yanwo Island Scenic Area

Qitaihe   七台河

Best visit time : March - November

Attractions:

  • Taoshan Reservoir

  • Xidacuan National Forest Park

  • Shilongshan National Forest Park

Jiamusi  佳木斯

Best visit time : March - November

Attractions:

  • Sanjiangkou Natural Scenic Area

  • Heixiazi Island

  • Shuiyuan Mountain Park

Heihe  黑河

Best visit time : March - November

Attractions:

  • Wudalianchi Scenic Area

  • Laoheishan Scenic Area

  • Heihe China-Russia Nationality Cultural Park

Da Hinggan Ling  大兴安岭

Best visit time : March - November

Attractions:

  • Arctic Village

  • Huma River

  • Longjiang First Bend

  • Ussuri Shallows

Local Food

  1. Daqing Pit Roast

  2. Guobao Rou

  3. Guolao

  4. Harbin Red Sausage

  5. Heilongjiang Fried Triangles

  6. Huangmi Qiegao

  7. Jixi Cold Noodles

  8. Braised Pork Bones

  9. Grilled Cold Noodles

  10. Dalieba

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