Beihong Village, Mohe

　　Beihong Village is situated in Mohe County, Heilongjiang Province, China, and is claimed to be the most northern undeveloped primitive village in the country. Located at 53°33'N latitude and 123°17'E longitude, it is even farther north than the so-called "northernmost village" of China — Arctic Village (53°29'N, 122°21'E).

　　Beihong Village is located at the northernmost tip of China, on the border with Russia, and falls under the administration of Mohe County, Heilongjiang Province. It is surrounded by mountains on the north and south sides, with the Heilongjiang River flowing along its eastern and western edges. The village is a tranquil haven far from the hustle and bustle of city life — the true northernmost village. To this day, it still lacks national grid electricity supply: power is available from 16:00 to 22:00 in winter, and from 19:00 to 22:00 in summer. The village currently has a population of around 320 people, with only one elementary school that has 15 students and three teachers (including the principal).

　　Beihong Village is nestled within the mountain ranges of the northernmost part of the Greater Khingan Mountains. It is surrounded by undeveloped primeval forests, dense with trees and scattered with wild fruits. Small animals such as wild boars, roe deer, snow hares, and grouse are commonly seen. A local guide is needed when venturing into the forest (otherwise it’s easy to get lost). Birdsong and insect chirps fill the woods, and during the right season in autumn, you can pick wild fruits. Mushrooms and wood ears can also be found, along with rare medicinal herbs such as wild ganoderma.

　　Walking along the pebble-strewn riverbank at your own pace, listening to the wind and the sound of flowing water, you’ll feel as though you’re in a paradise on earth. If you’re interested in unique rocks, you can crouch down and walk slowly along the shore — you’ll discover many surprising stones, including agates. Everyone can find a stone that speaks to them. On the opposite bank lies the scenery of Russia, and at times, you may feel you could almost reach out and touch the trees across the river. These lands were once part of China but were ceded to Russia in 1999.

　　At the riverside, there are stationed sailors from the northernmost army unit in China. They are tasked with defending the nation’s northernmost border, and two patrol boats are moored along the shore.

　　Beihong Village is surrounded by mountains, yet it still boasts large areas of grassland and farmland. Countless unnamed wildflowers dot the green meadows.

　　Transportation Guide

　　Location: Beiji Township, Mohe County, Daxing'anling Region, Heilongjiang Province, China

　　By Bus: From Mohe, you can take a bus to Arctic Village. There are three buses daily at 8:20 AM, 3:20 PM, and 6:30 PM, with a fare of 25 RMB per person. There are no direct buses from Arctic Village to Beihong Village; you can hire a private car or share a ride to get there.

　　By Car: From Mohe County, head northwest, pass the Dalinhe Bridge, enter S207, drive 66.1 km, then make a right turn at the back, continue for 470 meters, then turn left and drive another 2.8 km to reach the village.