Yanzhi Gully
Yanzhi Gully is located in Mohe Township within Mohe City and lies on the essential route from Xilinji Town to Beiji Village (Arctic Village).…
Yanzhi Gully, Greater Khingan Range (Daxing'anling)
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥25
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Getting there
- Take a dedicated shuttle bus from Mohe City, about 50 minutes
- Guidebook rating
- 2 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2194. Open in Google Maps
About Yanzhi Gully
Yanzhi Gully is located in Mohe Township within Mohe City and lies on the essential route from Xilinji Town to Beiji Village (Arctic Village). It was once a site where earlier generations mined gold. Because the gold here was said to have been exchanged for rouge (胭脂) for Empress Dowager Cixi, it came to be called “Yanzhi Gully,” and it is also known as “Gold Gully.”
Frequently asked questions
How much does Yanzhi Gully cost?
Admission to Yanzhi Gully is ¥25, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
How do I get to Yanzhi Gully?
Take a dedicated shuttle bus from Mohe City, about 50 minutes
How long should I spend at Yanzhi Gully?
Plan on 3 hours for Yanzhi Gully.
Where is Yanzhi Gully?
Yanzhi Gully is in Greater Khingan Range (Daxing'anling), Heilongjiang Province, in the Northeast of China.
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