Head north to Mohe to find the happiest place in China

The sundog phenomenon in Beiji Village, Mohe County, Heilongjiang Province, is an optical refraction in the atmosphere. Due to the high winter clouds composed of ice crystals, which occasionally align into a uniquely shaped reflector, sunlight refracts off this surface, creating the sundog spectacle. (Xinhua News Agency)

Heading northward to the northernmost part of China, travelers are welcomed by the serene freshness of Beiji Village. This border town in Mohe County — China’s northernmost prefecture-level city — attracts visitors with its unique charm of extraordinary natural phenomena.

Around the summer solstice, Beiji Village transforms into a “land of the midnight sun,” enjoying more than 19 hours of daylight each day. Gazing north at midnight, the pale sky makes it hard to tell whether it’s dusk or dawn. If you’re lucky, you might even witness the breathtakingly colorful aurora borealis, which takes your breath away. It is precisely because of such wonders that Beiji Village has become truly one-of-a-kind in all of China.

Aside from its renowned winter snowscapes, Beiji Village’s lush green summers are equally enchanting. Pink roses, golden poppies, red lilies, and various colorful wildflowers bloom vibrantly. Come late autumn, the area is a riot of colors with golden leaves covering the ground, offering equally stunning scenery.

Don’t forget to send yourself a postcard from Beiji Village!(Xinhua News Agency)

In Beiji Village, almost any spot counts as the northernmost in China — the northernmost post office, the northernmost primary school, the northernmost sentry post. Beyond taking photos, many visitors also send a postcard bearing the special “northernmost” postmark, making it a truly unique souvenir.