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Northeast China's best-kept secrets! 5 hidden gems revealed

Who says Northeast China is just Snow Town and Changbai Mountain? These 5 beautiful and less-crowded destinations offer surprises in every season, with summer retreats and winter snow activities. Save them now! 📍 **[Yichun, Heilongjiang] The summer of China's Forest Capital** 🌲 **Must-do experiences**: - Feeding wild squirrels in Wuying National Forest Park (ticket price: CNY 60) - Tangwang River rafting (2-hour thrilling experience) - Taking photos with sika deer at Jinshan Deer Garden (pretend you're in Nara) 🍄 **Must-eat**: Dried blueberry (CNY 15/bag), stewed hazel mushrooms with chicken 📍 **[Yanbian, Jilin] Korean charm on the Sino-North Korean border** 🇰🇷 **In-depth experiences**: - Viewing three countries at a glance from the Tumen River (bring your ID card!) - Eating rice cakes and Korean sausages at the water market (CNY 10 per person) - Taking photos in Korean traditional clothes at the Folk Custom Park (clothing rental: CNY 50) 🍜 **Must-eat**: Cold noodles with Guo Bao Rou, spicy chicken feet 📍 **[Dandong, Liaoning] Slow life by the Yalu River** 🌉 **Secret routes**: - The light show at the Broken Bridge is stunning (ticket price: CNY 30) - Hiking on the Tiger Mountain Great Wall (less crowded and beautiful scenery) - Eating all kinds of Northeast China snacks at Andong Old Street 🦀 **Must-eat**: Fried yellow clams with eggs, strawberries (CNY 10/0.5 kg) 📍 **[Arxan, Inner Mongolia] Oriental Little Switzerland** 🏔️ **Suitable for all seasons**: - Morning mist in the Unfrozen River in winter (doesn't freeze at -30℃) - Appreciating flowers at Rhododendron Lake in May - Feeding reindeer at the Deer Park (ticket price: CNY 30) 🍖 **Must-eat**: Hot pot with frozen lamb, wild vegetable buns 📍 **[Dalian, Liaoning] Uncrowded coastline** 🌊 **Private experiences**: - Taking photos of European-style architecture at Fisherman's Wharf (free) - Viewing the panoramic view from the Lotus Mountain Viewing Platform (cable car: CNY 30 for a one-way trip) - Seeing the boundary line between the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea in Lüshun 🍣 **Must-eat**: Sea urchin dumplings, stewed jelly 💡 **Professional advice**: - Self-driving is the most convenient way to travel in Yichun - Prepare some digestive medicine when traveling in Yanbian - Bring a border pass when traveling in Dandong - There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Arxan - Stay in Zhongshan District when traveling in Dalian 💬 Interactive gifts: Which place in Northeast China do you want to visit the most? (Post pictures in the comments section, and we will select 3 people to give away "Northeast China Hand-painted Map")
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Posted: May 9, 2025
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