Ice Floe Racing on the Erguna River

These days, the Erguna River in northeastern Inner Mongolia is showcasing a winter spectacle called "ice floe racing." Large and small ice floes drift downstream, colliding with each other and producing "crackling" sounds, like countless shattered mirrors racing wildly across the ice surface. The ice floes sometimes pile up into small hills and sometimes break into silver scales. Driven by the river's current, the scene is truly spectacular. The Erguna River stretches 970 kilometers and serves as the border river between China and Russia. Its waters are clear with low sediment content. Taking a boat tour along the border river, you will see numerous sandbars and islands, streams crisscrossing the banks, and dense shrubs. Russian villages are just nearby, where blond-haired, blue-eyed villagers work and fish by the river, full of exotic charm. Additionally, about 30 kilometers north of Erguna city, the Mongolian yurts of the Hongjila tribe stand out brightly under the sun. Historically, the Hongjila tribe was a prestigious Mongolian noble clan, with Genghis Khan’s mother, wife, and daughter-in-law all coming from this tribe. Come to the Erguna River to experience the thrilling "ice floe racing," and enjoy the unique scenery of the border river along with the rich heritage of Mongolian culture!