Moerdaga National Forest Park
If Xishuangbanna is famed in the south, Moerdaga is the north’s great treasure. Here you can see primeval coniferous forest landscapes that are the most characteristic of the cold-temperate zone.…
Moerdaga National Forest Park, Hulunbuir
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥160
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:00
- Time needed
- 5 hours
- Address
- Moerdaga Town, Ergun City
- Getting there
- Take a bus from Hailar District to Moerdaga Town, then transfer to a bus that goes directly to the park.
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1902. Open in Google Maps
About Moerdaga National Forest Park
If Xishuangbanna is famed in the south, Moerdaga is the north’s great treasure. Here you can see primeval coniferous forest landscapes that are the most characteristic of the cold-temperate zone. Throughout the park, the primeval forest is secluded, wild, graceful and fresh. Brown bears and wild boars often roam the bear valleys, so unless you have a driver or an experienced guide, it is best not to venture deep into the mountains.
Tips from the guidebook
- 1. Fire permit: If you are driving to Moerdaga in autumn, you must obtain a fire-prevention permit, or you risk being fined on the road.
- 2. Bear risk: Fierce wild animals frequently roam the deep mountains, and encountering a brown bear is possible. When venturing into the deep mountains, always go with a driver or an experienced guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Moerdaga National Forest Park cost?
Admission to Moerdaga National Forest Park is ¥160, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Moerdaga National Forest Park?
Moerdaga National Forest Park is open 08:00-17:00.
How do I get to Moerdaga National Forest Park?
Take a bus from Hailar District to Moerdaga Town, then transfer to a bus that goes directly to the park.
How long should I spend at Moerdaga National Forest Park?
Plan on 5 hours for Moerdaga National Forest Park.
Where is Moerdaga National Forest Park?
Moerdaga National Forest Park is in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in the North China of China. Moerdaga Town, Ergun City
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