Yaoquan Lake is a bay left behind when volcanic lava filled an ancient lake. It is about 300 meters wide from east to west, nearly 1,000 meters long from north to south, with an average depth of around 5 meters. There are multiple carbonated springs on the lakebed, along with underground rivers, and it is replenished by water from the Erlongyan Mineral Spring, making this an exceptionally rare living-water lake. Yaoquan Lake is an extremely rare...
East Jiaodebu Mountain, also known as Mount Putuo; like West Jiaodebu Mountain, it is situated on a basaltic shield-like plateau. It erupted 700,000 to 880,000 years ago, stands 106.9 meters above the ground, and its base has a southern slope that is 70 meters higher than the northern one. The mountain has an elevation of 532 meters, a relative height of 101.9 meters, and an inclination angle of 30 degrees, resembling...
North Galaqiu Mountain, also known as Yuhua Mountain, is adjacent to South Galaqiu Mountain. It has no distinct crater, stands at an elevation of 537.5 meters, with a relative height of 57.5 meters, a base diameter of 500 meters, and a crater inner diameter of 230 meters. There is a gap on the northern slope, which serves as the main outlet for magma. The mountain top features a gently sloping crater facing south, filled with water, forming a unique marshy crater...
Also known as Wulv Mountain, Weishan is an ecological ancient volcano. It has a broad, flat base covered with deep volcanic fertile soil. Located in the northern part of the volcanic group, it stands at an elevation of 516.6 meters with a relative height difference of 96 meters. The volcano is oval-shaped, with its vent facing northwest. The cone is steep on the eastern side and gentle on the western side, featuring a dome-shaped profile that resembles a long horse tail extending westward, hence...
Lotus Lake is the first lake of the Wudalianchi Lakes, known as Head Pool. It is also the only natural lake among the five that has water lilies. It is the smallest in area, ranging from 0.117 to 0.187 square kilometers, with a depth of either 1.3 meters or 2–4 meters, and a lava bottom. With water swirling around the rocks, volcanic lava reefs blend seamlessly with the beautiful waters—truly: “A graceful and exquisite scene as if painting, where dragon rocks and lucid waters blend; the overflow dam roars with surging tides, while the fragrance of water lilies lulls dreams serene.”
Yanshan Lake (Pond Two), with an area of 2.544–7.500 square kilometers and a depth of 4.2 or 7–10 meters, features a lava bottom. Pond Two is a well-known natural fish farm in the region, characterized by three features: first, it offers the best view of the sunrise among the five ponds; second, during summer and autumn mornings, mist envelops the area like a hot spring, with the water temperature averaging...
Crane Lake (Four Pools) is a lake nestled among reed marshes, backed by the world wonder of geyser cones and facing an ancient stony pond. With a water depth of 3–5 meters, the lake is renowned for its reed-fringed crane viewing spots and tranquil surroundings. It features two 50-meter-wide aquatic plant zones densely populated with emergent vegetation such as cattails, reeds, and water chestnuts. The lakebed consists of volcanic sand, and the pool is home to…
Ruyi Lake (Fifth Pool): With a water area of 15 square kilometers and a depth of 4–6 meters, it is the second largest among the Five Pools. Viewed from afar on Black Dragon Mountain, it resembles a “jade Ruyi.” It is the convergence point of the entire water system of the Wudalianchi region, yet there are neither inflowing rivers nor visible springs or large fountains—a truly remarkable feature. …
The Heilongjiang Dazhanhe Wetland National Nature Reserve was established as a provincial (ministerial) level nature reserve in 2001 under approval document No. 313 [2001] of the State Forestry Administration, and was approved as a provincial-level nature reserve in January 2006 under document No. 8 [2006] from the People’s Government of Heilongjiang Province...
The site of the secret camp of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army in Chaoyang Mountain, Wudalianchi City, is located in Chaoyangshan Township, approximately 60 kilometers northeast of Wudalianchi City (formerly Dedu County), Heihe City. Chaoyang Mountain (also known as Daheng Mountain) lies in the heart of the Chaoyang Mountain area. In June 1938, the Fifth Division of the Third Army of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army, under the leadership of Commander Zhao Shangzhi, advanced deep into the Chaoyang Mountain area...
The Wudalianchi Global Geopark Museum is an open textbook on volcanoes and a window showcasing the charm of Wudalianchi. Through images, text, and charts, it comprehensively displays the volcanic geological structure, formation, ecosystem evolution, and local products of Wudalianchi, offering a rich and diverse experience. The museum has dedicated guides to help visitors...
Hequan Garden is located northeast of the Qiqihar Workers' Cultural Palace, covering an area of 6,000 square meters. Originally, this site was an old water source that had become nearly silted up into a muddy pond over the years. In 1984, the people of the Crane Homeland cleaned the pond and built a garden here, naming it “Hequan Garden.” It is a garden designed in the classical architectural style of southern China,...
Heilongjiang Provincial Library was first established in 1906 (the 32nd year of the Guangxu reign in the Qing Dynasty), originally founded as a library by the Educational Affairs Office of the Viceroyalty of Heilongjiang in Qiqihar City. In 1954, the former Heilongjiang Province and the former Songjiang Province were merged to form a new Heilongjiang Province, and the provincial capital was relocated from Qiqihar to Harbin. The original Heilongjiang Provincial Library...
Within Qiqihar City, there are 206.15 kilometers of the Great Wall built during the Jin Dynasty, stretching through Gan Nan County, Nianzi Mountain District, and Longjiang County of Qiqihar. The Jin Great Wall was constructed in the 12th–13th centuries, primarily by the Jurchen people with the labor of various ethnic groups. Spanning from the Nenjiang River in the northeast to the Ordos Loop of the Yellow River in the southwest, it is a military defensive structure extending over 4,000 kilometers...
General Shou’s Shrine, also known as General Shoushan’s Shrine, is located in Longsha Park in Qiqihar City. It was built in 1926 to commemorate General Shoushan, a patriotic military leader of the late Qing Dynasty. The three-courtyard complex consists of a mountain gate, front hall, rear hall, and east and west wing rooms, covering an area of 1,650 square meters. Shoushan (1860–1900), surname Yuan and courtesy name Meifeng, was…
The Guan Yu Temple is located within Longsha Park. Built in the fourth year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1739), it covers an area of 1,200 square meters. It consists of the main hall, front and rear halls, east and west side halls, and the mountain gate—all traditional brick-and-wood structures. The main hall is 10 meters high with a triple-eave roof, its central ridge adorned with a "two dragons playing with a pearl" design, and the gable walls are decorated with exquisite stone carvings...
Nenjiang Park Nenjiang Park is located on the banks of the Nenjiang River in the southwestern part of Qiqihar City, the hometown of red-crowned cranes. It was first built in 1993 and officially opened to the public in 1996. Stretching from Yingbin Bridge in the east to the “Hulutou” river embankment in the west, overlooking Tongjiang Road to the south and bordering Huxi Road to the north, it is a cultural and recreational venue primarily dedicated to sightseeing, entertainment, and commercial services...
Longsha Park was first built in 1907 and covers an area of 72.5 hectares. As a comprehensive park integrating classical gardens, cultural relics, modern amusement facilities, and wildlife, it is known as the "Jewel of Longsha" and the "Finest Scenery in the Northern Frontier." It holds an important place in the history of modern Chinese garden design and is the largest comprehensive...
Sunshine Culture Park, named after Sunshine Thermal Group, is one of the 14 parks planned and constructed in the central urban area of Qiqihar. It is located in the middle section of Xinli Street, on the north side of the former site of the Datian Group factory, covering an area of 138,000 square meters. During the park’s construction, 21 interconnected factory buildings were demolished, with a total built-up area of 33,800 square meters. ...
St. Michael's Church is located at No. 24 Haishan Hutong, Longsha District, Qiqihar City. Buses such as Routes 9 and 101 can take you directly to the church. It is an architectural and cultural scenic tourism site. The Catholic St. Michael's Church is a main structure among Heilongjiang’s Catholic churches. Construction began in the 19th year of the Republic of China (1930), and...