# Mudanjiang travel guide (牡丹江)

Heilongjiang Province · Northeast, China · 7 places
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/destinations/heilongjiang/mudanjiang

## Quick itinerary

- **Day 1:** Jingpo Lake → Diaoshuilou Waterfall → Crater Underground Forest
- **Day 2:** Xuexiang (Snow Village; trips can be arranged from late November to April)

## Getting there & around

### By Air

Mudanjiang now has flights to Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Qingdao and other cities.

### By Train

Direct trains run between Mudanjiang and Beijing, Tumen, Dalian and Jinan.

### By Road

Coaches from Mudanjiang Passenger Station head to Harbin, Daqing, Jiamusi, Jixi, Qitaihe and other destinations.

- **CAAC Ticket Office** —  (41 East Second Lane, Aimin Street, Civil Aviation Building, 0453-6914444)
- **Mudanjiang Passenger Station** — 

## Eat & drink

Another appealing aspect of Mudanjiang is its rich food culture. Hot pot with lamb slices, barbecue, fish feasts, pancakes, sinew pancakes and cold noodles all have their own character. The most famous are Northeastern 'pork stew' (sha zhu cai) and the full Korean-style dog-meat banquet. After enjoying these delicacies, a cool glass of Jingpo Lake Beer is a true pleasure.

Jingpo Lake is home to dozens of prized fish species, including big white fish and Jingpo silver crucian carp, so be sure to try the fresh lake fish. You can get them at the restaurant in Jingpo Mountain Villa on the lakeshore.


## Where to stay

There are many hotels along the shores of Jingpo Lake. In the forest along the lake, you'll also find small wooden lodges for overnight stays.

- **Mudanjiang Milan Boutique Hotel** — Located in the city centre of Mudanjiang, known as 'China's Snow City', right next to the Korean Ethnic Street. (189 West Peony Street, Mudanjiang, 0453-8111110)

## Things to see

- **Jingpo Lake UNESCO Global Geopark** (★★★★): Admission Off-season ¥80, peak season ¥100; Wild Grand Canyon ¥60; Volcanic Crater ¥55; sightseeing cruise ¥100; Time needed 1–2 days — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/jingpo-lake-unesco-global-geopark
- **Diaoshuilou Waterfall** (★★★★): Admission Included in the Jingpo Lake ticket; Time needed 2 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/diaoshuilou-waterfall
- **China Snow Town · Shuangfeng Forest Farm** (★★★★): Admission ¥120; combined tickets ¥320–¥480 per person per day (including skiing, sightseeing, accommodation and meals). Season runs from late November to early December until April of the following year.; Time needed 2–3 days — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/china-snow-town-shuangfeng-forest-farm
- **Datudingzi Mountain** (★★★): Admission ¥280; Opening hours 8:30–16:30 (last entry at 15:00); Time needed 1–8 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/datudingzi-mountain
- **Erlanghe Scenic Area** (★★★★): Opening hours All day; Time needed 3+ hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/erlanghe-scenic-area
- **Crater Underground Forest** (★★★★): Admission ¥50; Time needed 0.5–1 day — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/crater-underground-forest
- **Hengdaohezi Town** (★★★): Admission Free; Time needed 0.5–1 day — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/hengdaohezi-town

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), pp. 2182–2190. 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.