Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park

Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park

Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park is a national-level forest park.

The Mao'er Mountain Experimental Forest Farm of Northeast Forestry University was established in 1958 and officially approved as a national park by the Ministry of Forestry in 1992. The park is located 87 kilometers from Harbin City along the Harbin-Mudanjiang Expressway, and 89 kilometers east lies the Yabuli Ski Resort, the main venue of the 2009 Winter Universiade. Together with Harbin City, the Yuquan Northern Forest Zoo, Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park, and Yabuli Ski Resort, they form Heilongjiang Province's most renowned “Golden North Tourism Route.” The park covers an area of 275 square kilometers and is a typical natural secondary forest region with abundant resources, including over a thousand species of plants and hundreds of animal and bird species. The landscape features rolling mountains and beautiful scenery. The park’s iconic landmark, Mao'er Mountain, stands at an elevation of 808 meters with a uniquely shaped and majestic peak, making it the highest point in the Harbin area. The Ashi River beneath the main peak is crystal clear, teeming with fish and shrimp. Zhao Shangzhi, a hero of the Anti-Japanese War, once fought against the invading Japanese army here. Legend has it that the “Northern Taoist” attained enlightenment in this area, and the hermit cave where he lived before becoming immortal is located on Mao'er Mountain. It is also possible to trace the source of the Ashi River, a primary tributary of the Songhua River, which is one of the birthplaces of the Jin and Yuan cultures.

Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park integrates ethnic culture, forest culture, and regional culture. Especially as the largest higher education practical base in the country and a quality education expansion base for primary and secondary school students in Heilongjiang Province, it boasts a rich cultural heritage and is an ideal destination for teaching and learning, scientific research, conferences and training, outdoor development programs, and eco-tourism.

With its stunning natural scenery, unique folk customs, and convenient transportation facilities, Mao'er Mountain National Forest Park is attracting an increasing number of domestic and international tourists for sightseeing and travel.

Various species of pine, elm, poplar, and shrubs grow on the mountains of Mao'er Mountain Scenic Area. The area is home to wild animals such as pheasants and hares. Lush grasslands nurture a variety of mushrooms. The forested land of Mao'er Mountain enjoys convenient transportation, with vehicles continuously traveling along the forest roads between Yanji and Longjing. Mao'er Mountain serves as a natural viewing platform for the Buerhatong River and the Hailan River.

Looking northeast from the main peak, the Yanji Basin unfolds in full view; gazing southward, the leisurely flowing Hailan River glistens like a silver ribbon set against the rice-scented plains of the Hailan River Valley. Under the summer sunlight, vast expanses of paddy fields shimmer with white light, steam rising in the air, while the white Yan–Long Highway meanders through like a sash, resembling a landscape painting. To the west, rows of fruit trees stretch out with the fragrance of pear blossoms in the air, and in the distance, the twin peaks of Ma’an Mountain are clearly visible; to the east, the forest is painted in layers of green. It’s truly reminiscent of the revolutionary old song “Fruit trees stand in rows under Changbai Mountain, and the Hailan River Valley is fragrant with rice.” Climbing to its summit to witness such beauty is nothing short of breathtaking, naturally drawing you into awe and intoxication.