According to historical records, around the third year of the Republic of China (1914), there was a shop named “Sanhe Inn” in this area. By the fourth and fifth years of the Republic of China (1915–1916), it had developed into a settlement, and the village took its name from the “Sanhe Inn.” Wu Balao Island is located 100 meters upstream from Sanhe Village. It consists of three separate sandbars, with the second island being the largest and oval-shaped...
Heilongjiang Chona River National Nature Reserve borders the eastern edge of the Greater Khingan Mountains and adjoins the temperate mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forests of the Lesser Khingan Mountains. To the north lies the Xinglong Forest Farm of the Hanjiayuan Forestry Bureau, to the southeast the Gulugan Forest Farm, and to the southwest it connects with the Galaha Forest Farm. To the west, it neighbors part of the former Chona River Forest Farm under the Hanjiayuan Forestry Bureau. Its geographical coordinates are 51°…
Huma River Source National Wetland Park in the Greater Khingan Mountains, Heilongjiang, is located in the Huzhong Forestry Bureau of the Greater Khingan Mountains, Heilongjiang Province, covering a total area of 3,156 hectares.…
The Site of LaoKa No. 1 is located approximately 200 meters northwest of LaoKa Village, Sanka Township, on the second terrace along the right bank of the Heilongjiang River. Dating from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic Age, it is classified as an ancient site. On December 29, 1990, it was designated as part of the third batch of cultural heritage protection units in Heilongjiang Province. …
Located on the east side of the highway between Xilinji Town and Luoguhe, embedded in the rock face of Kulun Mountain, this natural cave has an entrance fifteen meters high, five meters wide, and ten meters deep. The exterior appears columnar, with dark brownish-black rocks lining the cave walls. Larch and Korean pine grow around the cave. In 1981, someone found a Ming Dynasty...
The Dabai Mountain Scenic Area is located at the southernmost end of the nature reserve, with an elevation of 1,528 meters. It is the highest peak in the northern section of the vast Greater Khingan Mountains. In early summer, while the foothills are already lush with greenery, the mountaintop remains covered in snow. It resembles a miniature Mount Fuji, offering breathtaking views on-site. Climbing Dabai Mountain allows you to overlook the towering peaks and the vast forests of the Greater Khingan...
Pinglan Village Ecological Park is located from 37 kilometers east along the "Jiamo" Highway to the Duobukur River. The main scenic area consists of several sections including a ski resort, botanical garden, wildlife breeding zone, fishing area, riverside recreation zone, and rafting section. The park boasts fresh air, lush trees, and birdsong, making it an ideal place for visitors to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy sports and leisure activities. As construction progresses, a new ecological tourism park integrating river rafting, forest hunting, and winter sports will become a fantastic destination for fun and adventure.
Yan Zhi Gou is located in Jinguo Forest Farm, Mohe County, with geographical coordinates between 122°05′ and 122°34′ east longitude, and 53°15′ and 53°22′ north latitude. Also known as "Lao Gou" (Old Gully) or "Lao Jin Gou" (Old Gold Gully), it has been a gold mining hotspot since the late Qing Dynasty to the present. Yan Zhi Gou, also called Lao Jin Gou, stretches 14 kilometers in length and is a tributary of the E'mu'er River...
Introduction The Heilongjiang River is formed by the confluence of its southern source, the Erguna River, and its northern source, the Shilka River. The Luoguhe section, which marks the origin of the Heilongjiang River, stretches over 200 kilometers in length, with depths ranging from 1 to 12 meters. The riverside scenery along the Luoguhe section is tranquil and picturesque. Luoguhe is also the name of the first village at the source of the Heilongjiang River, currently home to 36 farmsteads and boasting a history of over 90...
Arctic Village is located in Mohe Township, Mohe City, Greater Khingan Mountains region, Heilongjiang Province, at 53°33′30″ north latitude and 122°20′27.14″ east longitude. It is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, the best place in China to observe the aurora borealis, home to China’s “Northernmost First Sentry Post,” and also the northernmost town in China. The…
The Daxing'anling "May 6" Forest Fire Memorial Hall was built to reflect on and commemorate the catastrophic forest fire that occurred in Daxing'anling on May 6, 1987. It was officially opened to the public on October 22, 1988, and was renovated and expanded in 2006. The new hall covers a land area of 2,900 square meters, with a building area of 2,518…
The Li Jinyong Ancestral Hall is located on a hillside covered with Scots pine and larch trees at the Jin'gou Forest Farm in Mohe. Built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2007, the hall is approached by long stone steps leading down to the mountain foot. It is flanked by lush green pines and cypresses with verdant grass, and the entire structure is made of wood, featuring carved beams and upturned eaves that give off a solemn and historically evocative atmosphere. Along...
Songyuan Primeval Forest Park is located in Zone 16 of Mohe County. When the county town was first established in 1971, a section of primeval forest was preserved in the town center for visitors to enjoy and to help purify the urban air. In 1983, it was turned into Songyuan Park. The park stretches 282 meters from east to west and 182 meters from north to south, with a total timber stock of 400 cubic meters…
Xing'an Town is located in the northeastern part of Mohe County, on the opposite bank of Yaksa City. To the east, it borders the forested area of KaiKukang Township in Tahe County; to the west, it connects with the mountains and rivers of Mohe Township; to the south, it adjoins the northern edge of Jintao Town; and to the north, it faces the Amur Region of the former Soviet Union across the Heilongjiang River. The border stretches from Guzhan in the west to the mouth of the Xienikang River in the east, spanning 69 kilometers from east to west and 45 kilometers from north to south...
The Heilongjiang River, which originates from the confluence of the China–Russia border river Erguna River and the Shilka River flowing from Russia, located 15 kilometers northwest of Luoguhe Village in Mohe County, begins its journey here. From this starting point, the mighty Heilongjiang flows eastward along the valley between the Inner and Outer Khingan Mountains for 150 kilometers before suddenly forming a...
Ancient City Island is located in the Heilongjiang River, 4 kilometers north of Xing'an Town in Mohe County. It is the second largest island in the Heilongjiang River, situated just 50 meters from the Chinese shore and 350 meters from the Russian shore. Across the river lies the city of Albazin (雅克萨城), which is today’s Albazino in Russia. During the Battle of Albazin, Qing troops built earthen fortifications, established camps, and set up their command post on the island, making it a strategic stronghold for the Qing army’s recapture...
Jiǔqū Shíbāwān Wetland Park is located at the 485-kilometer mark of the Jiamu Highway. This section winds along the mountainside, and once you stop here, a vast expanse opens up before you. Looking up, you’ll see dense layers of dark green pine trees covering the mountains, their peaks undulating like surging clouds and winds, while the rustling pines sound like galloping horses. Looking down, the breathtaking scenery unfolds like an oil painting...
The Xing'an larch forest in the northern part of China's Greater Khingan Mountains is part of the boreal coniferous forests of Eurasia, representing the southern extension of the deciduous coniferous forests of southern Siberia along the mountain ranges. The Greater Khingan Mountains have an elevation of about 600–1,000 meters, with some peaks approaching 1,400 meters. The annual average temperature ranges from -1.2°C to …
The Mohe Guanyin Mountain Scenic Area is located at the 547-kilometer mark of the Jiagedaqi–Mohe Highway and is a popular destination for sightseeing in Mohe. The mountain features gentle slopes and elegant peaks. At the foot of Mohe Guanyin Mountain lies the famous Yan Zhi Gully, while small streams meander downhill, symbolizing the northward flow of southern waters. Here, the 10...
Gucheng Island is located in the Heilongjiang River, 4 kilometers north of Xing’an Town, Mohe County. It is the second largest island in the Heilongjiang River, situated just 50 meters from the Chinese shore and 350 meters from the Russian shore. Across the river lies the city of Yaksa, which today is known as Albazino in Russia. During the Yaksa Battle, Qing troops built an earthen fort, set up military camps, and established a command post on the island, turning it into a strategic stronghold for the Qing forces to reclaim...