# Greater Khingan Range (Daxing'anling) travel guide (大兴安岭) Heilongjiang Province · Northeast, China · 4 places Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/destinations/heilongjiang/greater-khingan-range-daxing-anling ## Quick itinerary - **Day 1:** Mohe Jiuqu Shibawan (Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves) → Yanzhi Gully → Beiji Village (birch forests nearby) - **Day 2:** Beiji Village → First Bend of the Heilongjiang River → Beihong Village ## The feel of the place Greater Khingan lies in the far north of Heilongjiang and is China's highest-latitude region. Sightseeing routes radiate northwest from Jagdaqi, known as the 'Forest Capital of the North'. West of Jagdaqi you can reach Gaxian Cave, where you can also experience Oroqen hunting culture and folk customs. Heading north, you can reach Beiji Village and Mohe. You can also travel to Huma to experience the China–Russia border. ### Dress Warmly Mohe is the coldest place in China. In winter, wear warm cotton thermal underwear and thick cotton trousers, choose a hat that covers your ears, wear two pairs of gloves and three pairs of socks, and buy shoes 2–3 sizes larger than usual so that your feet stand a chance of staying warm. ### Traveling by Train When travelling to Greater Khingan by train, it's best not to sleep. The train winds through mountains, forests and rivers, offering some of the finest scenery. ### Preparation and Information ### Language The Oroqen language belongs to the Tungusic branch of the Manchu-Tungus group within the Altaic family. Oroqen people use Chinese script, and Mandarin can be used for communication. ### Climate and Best Time to Visit Greater Khingan lies at China's northernmost edge, with long winters and short summers. In Mohe and the Luogu area especially, winter lasts more than seven months and daylight is very limited. Summer lasts only about two months, yet from June to August, daylight can last up to 17 hours. The annual average temperature in Mohe is −4°C, and winter temperatures can drop below −40°C. However, the forests provide shelter from the wind, so although it is very cold, it is not as frightening as many people imagine. ## Getting there & around ### Getting In and Out Travel here is mainly by rail. There are direct trains between Mohe and Qiqihar or Harbin. ### By Air You can fly into the Greater Khingan Range. Jagdaqi has scheduled general aviation flights, and Mohe Airport has begun operations. ### By Rail The station closest to Mohe is Mohe Railway Station, formerly known as Xilinji Station. ### By Road Expressway-grade roads now link the entire area. Visitors can drive here on National Highway 311. ## Where to stay Jagdaqi, the prefecture seat, has a range of commercial hotels and government guesthouses. Accommodation is convenient and very inexpensive. Tourist hotels such as Beishan Hotel, Xing'an Hotel and Lintian Grand Hotel have stronger capacity and, naturally, slightly higher prices. Visitors to Beiji Village and Luohe Ancient Village can stay with local farmers. Their homes are built of timber, with the feel of a forest cabin. ## Things to see - **Mohe Arctic Village** (★★★★): Admission ¥68; ¥50; Opening hours All day; Time needed 1–2 days — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/mohe-arctic-village - **Beihong Village** (★★★★): Time needed 3–6 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/beihong-village - **Mohe Jiuqu Shibawan (Nine Bends and Eighteen Curves)** (★★★): Admission ¥50; Time needed 2–3 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/mohe-jiuqu-shibawan-nine-bends-and-eighteen-curves - **Yanzhi Gully** (★★): Admission ¥25; Time needed 3 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/yanzhi-gully --- Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), pp. 2190–2194. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.