Jewel Island

　　Introduction　　Jewel Island is located on the Chinese side of the main navigational channel of the Ussuri River and falls under the jurisdiction of Hulin City, covering an area of just 0.74 square kilometers. The island is shaped like a gold ingot — narrow at both ends and wide in the middle — which is how it got its name. More than 30 years ago, the famous Sino-Soviet conflict known as the Jewel Island Self-Defense Counterattack was fought here, ending in our victory and defending the nation’s territory. 　　Transportation　　Travelers can first reach Mudanjiang City, then take a train or bus from there to Hulin, a journey of about 8 hours. From Hulin, there are daily buses to Raohe that stop at Houtou and Jewel Island, taking approximately 2 hours. 　　Ticket / Opening Hours 　　Scenic area ticket: 25 RMB per person (including 5 RMB per person for the ferry ticket).

　　 Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province