Mohe Jiuqu Shibawan (Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves)
Dense pines cover the mountain in a deep, inky green. Its peaks rise and fall like surging waves, and the wind through the pines sounds like a thousand galloping horses. From above,…
Mohe Jiuqu Shibawan (Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves), Greater Khingan Range (Daxing'anling)
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥50
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- By chartered car or self-drive
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2193. Open in Google Maps
About Mohe Jiuqu Shibawan (Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves)
Dense pines cover the mountain in a deep, inky green. Its peaks rise and fall like surging waves, and the wind through the pines sounds like a thousand galloping horses. From above, you can admire the magnificent view of the winding river, its nine bends framed by green pines and cypresses. At sunrise, clouds and mist curl around the peaks, giving the feeling of standing on auspicious clouds.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mohe Jiuqu Shibawan (Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves) cost?
Admission to Mohe Jiuqu Shibawan (Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves) is ¥50, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
How do I get to Mohe Jiuqu Shibawan (Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves)?
By chartered car or self-drive
How long should I spend at Mohe Jiuqu Shibawan (Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves)?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Mohe Jiuqu Shibawan (Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves).
Where is Mohe Jiuqu Shibawan (Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves)?
Mohe Jiuqu Shibawan (Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves) is in Greater Khingan Range (Daxing'anling), Heilongjiang Province, in the Northeast of China.
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