Wuyun River

Wuyun River

The Wuyun River is a tributary of the Heilongjiang River, originating from the hills east of the Uyiling Forestry Bureau headquarters. It flows from south to north, exits the Uyiling forest area, passes through Jiayin County, and empties into the Heilongjiang River at Shuanghe Town. Within the region, it stretches 44 kilometers, making it the longest river in Uyiling, with a width of 10–25 meters, and is a perennial stream. Historically known as the “Wuyi River” or “Wuyin River.” “Wuyi” means “forest” in Mongolian. It originates from the northern slope of the Lesser Khingan Mountains, with the Ximigan River being one of its sources. The Wuyun River joins the Heilongjiang River near Shuanghe Town. It has a total length of 130 kilometers, a width of 35 meters, an average depth of 0.8 meters, and a drainage area of 2,461 square kilometers. Nestled deep within dense forests, the Wuyun River alternates between rugged gorges with jagged rocks and rapid currents, and serene meadows rich in aquatic plants and wildlife. According to those who have seen it, the scenery is even more spectacular and diverse than that of Maolan Gully.

It is worth mentioning that the Wuyun River basin boasts abundant natural and cultural landscapes. Along its banks lie boat coffins over 500 years old. These coffins are placed in natural caves high in the mountains, and their occupants are said to be leaders of the Oroqen people, with rusted arrows and knives as burial objects. No one knows how the coffins were placed there. A more plausible theory is that they floated upstream during floods. Just imagine how high the water level must have been back then!

This river was once the domain of the Oroqen people, and their graves can still be found along its banks. Recently, two man-made mounds—one larger to the east and one smaller to the west—were discovered but left unexcavated out of concern for disrupting feng shui. Some of the nearby mountain formations resemble the pyramids of Egyptian pharaohs, though it’s unclear whether they are natural or man-made. Many years ago, wild boars, black bears, deer, roe deer, and tigers roamed the area, and the river was so teeming with fish that the water’s color was barely visible.

Address: Hills east of the Uyiling Forestry Bureau headquarters