Mohe Arctic Village
Every year, visitors from across the country and around the world come here in different seasons. It is cold here almost all year round: summer lasts only about half a month,…
Mohe Arctic Village, Greater Khingan Range (Daxing'anling)
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥68; ¥50
- Opening hours
- All day
- Time needed
- 1–2 days
- Getting there
- Train K7039 from Harbin Station or train K5171 from Qiqihar both reach Mohe Station. Shuttle buses run from Xilinji Town (西林吉镇) in Mohe City directly to the Arctic Village. You can also charter a car to the Arctic Village for ¥100–250 per day; the one-way trip takes about 1.5 hours.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2192. Open in Google Maps
About Mohe Arctic Village
Every year, visitors from across the country and around the world come here in different seasons. It is cold here almost all year round: summer lasts only about half a month, while winter lasts around 10 months. Around the summer solstice, the Aurora Festival turns the village into a “city that never sleeps” for tourists, reporters and photography enthusiasts, and the midnight sun is a spectacle that appears every year. Oh, and don't forget to visit the Arctic Geomagnetic Observatory of the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Tips from the guidebook
- 1. Long journey: Mohe is very far away. Even by train from Qiqihar, China's northernmost major city, the fastest trip takes about 15 hours.
- 2. Route: You can first travel to Harbin, then take a train to Jagdaqi (加格达奇), the capital of the Greater Khingan Range Prefecture. The fastest trip takes about 9 hours, with hard-seat and hard-sleeper fares of ¥98 and ¥171 respectively. From Jagdaqi, transfer to a train to Mohe City, where buses run to Mohe Township (the Arctic Village) and Luogu River Village.
- 3. Reception: The Tourism Bureau in Xilinji Town, Mohe City, can arrange visits to the Arctic Village.
- 4. Postcards: Don't forget to send a postcard to friends and family from the northernmost post office inside the Arctic Village. It usually arrives in about 15 days.
- 1. The area is remote, so it is recommended to join a tour, hire a car through a travel agency or drive yourself.
- 2. There are more than 900 steps, which is very tiring! If you enjoy hiking, it is well worth it; the scenery makes for beautiful photos.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Mohe Arctic Village cost?
Admission to Mohe Arctic Village is ¥68; ¥50, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Mohe Arctic Village?
Mohe Arctic Village is open All day.
How do I get to Mohe Arctic Village?
Train K7039 from Harbin Station or train K5171 from Qiqihar both reach Mohe Station. Shuttle buses run from Xilinji Town (西林吉镇) in Mohe City directly to the Arctic Village. You can also charter a car to the Arctic Village for ¥100–250 per day; the one-way trip takes about 1.5 hours.
How long should I spend at Mohe Arctic Village?
Plan on 1–2 days for Mohe Arctic Village.
Where is Mohe Arctic Village?
Mohe Arctic Village is in Greater Khingan Range (Daxing'anling), Heilongjiang Province, in the Northeast of China.
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