Huma River Bay Scenic Area

　　The river bay, commonly known as the "Eighty-Li Bay," gets its name from the enormous "S"-shaped curve in the Heilongjiang River (formed by China's Jiangwan Peninsula and Russia's Shamo Dun Peninsula), where the straight-line distance is just a few hundred meters, but traveling by boat requires navigating an eighty-li detour—hence the name. The bay is also acclaimed as the "No. 1 Bay Under Heaven," making it a major highlight for tourists and sightseers.

　　The magic of the Jiangwan Peninsula first becomes apparent when you must pass through a perilous gateway to enter. Although called a peninsula, it connects to the mainland by only a few hundred meters of land (the exact width depends on the water level of the Heilongjiang River—less than 500 meters in low water and around 300 meters during high water). This sole connection is a mountain (it’s this mountain that forces the Heilongjiang River to loop around eighty li, bending the river to create today’s landscape). The mountain has no official name, isn’t very tall—estimated at around one hundred meters—and originally had no path. A treacherous road was carved into its mountainside, stretching about five or six li long and less than six meters wide, with the surging Heilongjiang River flowing beneath it. This road is called "Duli Kou," also known as "Dukou Kou" or "One-Line Sky." Just these names alone make it easy to imagine the road’s absolute uniqueness and relative danger as the only way in and out of the Jiangwan Peninsula.

　　The surroundings of Duli Kou feature continuous towering peaks, crystal-clear river water, and lush forests—everything is fresh and pristine to the extreme. The sole entrance to the island is hidden among them, invisible from afar, adding to Duli Kou’s mystique. Climbing to the mountaintop of Duli Kou reveals a whole new world. When you stand facing north at the summit, you’ll witness a breathtaking scene: to your left, the beautiful Heilongjiang River sings joyfully, and to your right, another stretch of the beautiful Heilongjiang River sings joyfully (in fact, the river in front of you is also the beautiful Heilongjiang, though it’s too far to see or hear). The left side is the upper reaches of the Heilongjiang, and the right is the lower reaches, with a height difference of over seven meters between the two. Nature’s masterful craftsmanship has created such a magical setting—a truly magnificent wonder.

　　At Duli Kou, you can take a boat for a relaxing border river drift. Just how relaxing it is can only be truly understood by experiencing it firsthand. The boat sets off from upstream, allowing you to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery on both banks: the left bank is our friendly neighbor Russia, with towering, densely forested mountains along the river; the right bank is the territory of our great republic—the Jiangwan Peninsula, featuring lofty, scenic mountains, graceful trees, wide riverbanks, and curling cooking smoke... Traveling forty li along the water, you’ll pass forty li of stunning views, a forty-li journey of bliss, always leading to a zero-point destination. Then you’ll be surprised to find yourself back at the mountain where you started, back at the thrilling and exhilarating Duli Kou—an amusing twist indeed.

　　After passing Duli Kou by car, you’ll encounter a steep downhill followed by a steep uphill, then another downhill... This up-and-down pattern repeats eight times, gently rocking passengers in the vehicle like a cradle. Islanders say this is called "Eight Gullies," formed by the mountain terrain, with Duli Kou being the eighth gully. Houses only appear north of the first gully, so passing through these eight gullies means you’re almost home. These eight vast gullies stretch approximately twenty kilometers, and it’s said that gullies once had river water flowing through them, though no trace remains today.

　　Once past Duli Kou, the view suddenly opens up, as if arriving in a paradise or a heavenly realm: the endless blue sky is spotless, cotton-like clouds adorn the scene, golden waves of wheat roll with the wind, soybean blossoms waft their fragrance, hardworking and kind people till the fields, bountiful crops grow vigorously under the promising harvest, the sunlight is warm, the air is sweet, everything is harmonious and beautiful, creating an atmosphere of warmth and refreshment.

　　Although called a peninsula, the Jiangwan Peninsula is connected to the mainland by only the few hundred meters at Duli Kou, so it is almost entirely surrounded by the clear waters of the Heilongjiang River. Its nearly circular shape resembles a delicate golden gourd or a beautiful golden melon birthed by Mother China, sharing many characteristics with an island. Nourished by the river and moderated by its climate, the Jiangwan Peninsula boasts fertile soil and abundant water, suitable for growing a variety of crops. The vast, flat farmland between the Eight Gullies is planted with wheat and soybeans, and even experimental rice cultivation has succeeded. Around the islanders’ homes, in courtyards and yards, all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and melons thrive, presenting a promising harvest scene. People call this place the "Little Jiangnan of the Arctic," a fitting and well-deserved title.

　　Though a peninsula, the Jiangwan Peninsula is quite large, spanning nearly one hundred square kilometers, so living here doesn’t strongly feel like being on an island. The peninsula is indeed vast, with mountains covered in diverse tree species—towering pines, graceful birches, and the old oak trees known as Xing’an Red Leaves, which blanket the slopes. Those who have worked on the island for years say, "Don’t be fooled by the unassuming appearance of these old oaks—they’re incredibly useful. Their wood is hard with beautiful grain, perfect for crafting high-end furniture; their fruit, acorns, is a winter food source for wildlife; their leaves can feed silkworms, which produce silk for fabric; even the precious and delicious matsutake mushrooms grow exclusively on old oaks. Even after dying and decaying, old oaks provide a natural delicacy—wild black fungus." The peninsula is vast, with expansive grasslands where lush pasture nourishes herds of plump cattle and sheep. Islanders keep chickens that lay eggs and pigs raised for meat—all green, free-range products, naturally delicious.

　　Transportation Guide

　　Scenic Area Address: San Ka Township, Huma County, Daxing’anling Region, Heilongjiang Province

　　By Bus: You can take a boat from Huma to San Ka Township, with a water distance of 110 km; alternatively, take a bus from Huma, covering the same 110 km distance.

　　By Car: From Huma County, head due west onto S209 and drive 84.0 km along S209 to reach the destination.