Mohe Arctic Village

　　　Known as the "Polar of China," the Arctic Village boasts an ancient charm, serene and fresh atmosphere, and picturesque scenery. Every year during the Summer Solstice, visitors flock here to witness the "Aurora Borealis" and the "Midnight Sun." The Heilongjiang River—the great border river between China and Russia—originates in Mohe. With its crystal-clear waters and winding course, cruising down the river allows you to enjoy the stunning landscapes along both banks and views of the neighboring country. Mohe’s primeval forests are lush and verdant, with refreshing mountain breezes and fragrant wild woods, making outdoor adventures and campfires under the stars a mysterious and magical experience in nature. Ancient Mohe has a long and rich cultural history, with numerous historical sites and relics from the Qing Dynasty and the Japanese puppet regime era. Among them, Empress Dowager Cixi’s “Yanzhi (Rouge) Valley” and the “Ancient Gold Road” are especially famous.

　　　　Food

　　　　Mohe is known for its precious cold-water fish. Dishes such as stewed cod with tofu, grilled dogfish, and braised sturgeon are very popular. Local specialties like white meat blood sausage, specially made air-dried sausages, and fried cakes also have distinct regional flavors and are worth trying. Though Mohe County is small in size, there are plenty of restaurants where you can enjoy these dishes. If you visit the Arctic Village, you can still find these dishes, though they may be slightly more expensive. On average, a meal per person costs around 40 RMB.

　　　　Shopping

　　　　Local specialties in Mohe mainly include mushrooms, wild medicinal herbs, wild berries, wild vegetables, and deer antler slices. Most travel in Mohe takes place in the Arctic Village, where shopping options are limited. Most items are locally sourced goods collected from the mountains by villagers—such as hazelnuts, pine nuts, or seasonal fruits and wild vegetables. Visitors can purchase whatever interests them, but for items like lingzhi mushrooms and ginseng, it’s advisable to buy them at licensed pharmacies in downtown Mohe.

　　　　Mohe County itself is compact, with only one main commercial street, rebuilt after a fire. You can find various local specialties and daily necessities there. There’s also a market in Mohe County that sells seasonal fruits and vegetables, along with a small selection of cold-water fish. Interested visitors can take a quick stroll, but overall, it's not bustling—just enough to meet basic needs.

　　　　Transportation

　　　　Three trains arrive in Mohe every day:

　　　　Train N41—Express—Direct from Harbin to Mohe: Departs Harbin at 21:15, arrives Mohe at 18:18, travel time: 21 hours, total distance: 1213 km

　　　　Train N6345—Local—Direct from Qiqihar to Mohe: Departs Qiqihar at 11:43, arrives Mohe at 08:40, travel time: 20 hours 57 minutes, total distance: 923 km

　　　　Train N2667—Direct from Yingkou to Mohe: Departs Yingkou at 12:12, arrives Mohe at 20:14, travel time: 32 hours 2 minutes, total distance: 1992 km

　　　　One flight arrives in Mohe per day:

　　　　Flight from Harbin to Mohe County CZ6279

　　　　Departs Harbin at 13:20, arrives Mohe County at 15:00

　　　　Main attraction ticket prices in Mohe:

　　　　Arctic Village attraction ticket: 60 RMB/ticket (Free entry for seniors over 65, military officers, journalists, disabled military personnel, and tour guides. Half price with student ID)

　　　　Arctic Village sightseeing battery car: 20 RMB/ticket (Encourages environmental protection by not allowing cars in the village. Available in summer only; free in winter) 5.6 Fire Memorial Hall ticket: 10 RMB/ticket (All other attractions are free)

　　　　Distances to the above attractions:

　　　　Mohe County to Arctic Village: 88 km (Road condition: Provincial first-class highway, all asphalt, currently under repair, driving conditions difficult)

　　　　Mohe County to Beihong Village: 130 km (Road condition: National defense road, dirt road)

　　　　Beihong Village to First Bend of the Heilongjiang River: 70 km (Road condition: National defense road, dirt road)

　　　　Tips

　　　　Mohe is located at 53.5°N on the northern slope of the Greater Khingan Mountains, and is known as the “Polar of China.” It is the coldest region in China, with an average summer temperature of 18.4°C. The extreme lowest winter temperature once reached -52.3°C.

　　　　Mohe has a cold temperate continental monsoon climate. Due to the influence of ocean currents, local microclimates vary significantly. Average spring temperatures range from about 3°C to 15°C, summer temperatures from 15°C to 25°C, autumn from 6°C to 0°C, and winter from -15°C to -35°C. Summers have long daylight hours, large diurnal temperature variations, and concentrated rainfall (mostly in July and August), so it’s advisable to bring warm clothing, rain gear, and some insect repellent.

　　　　Suggested itinerary

　　　　Mohe County – Guanyin – Yanzhi Valley – Li Jinrong Ancestral Hall – Ancient Tomb Cluster – Arctic Village Primeval Forest Park – Birch Forest – Flying Pine – Arctic Village

　　　　Main attractions in Mohe County: Xishan Park, Songyuan Park, 5.6 Fire Memorial Hall, North Frontier Farmers Market, etc.

　　　　Main attractions in Arctic Village: China's Northernmost Point, Qixing Mountain, Village Stele, Northernmost Post Office, Northernmost Sentinel, Northernmost Outpost, Northernmost Meteorological Station, Township Government, Primary and Secondary Schools, Northernmost Sandbar, Divine Land Arctic Square, Ruins of the Japanese Puppet Power Plant, Russian Village (Yigna Village)