Back from Heihe, 5 days of budget travel that shattered my spending mindset

A spontaneous border adventure✨ The "twin cities" of Heihe + Blagoveshchensk are absolutely amazing! Just 2000+ RMB for 5 days to explore the China-Russia border - unbeatable value! 【Must-Visit Attractions】 📍Heilongjiang Bridge Park: The first cross-river highway bridge between China and Russia with stunning views! See Russian landscapes across the river🌉 Address: North end of Tongjiang Road, Aihui District, Heihe 📍Daheihe Island: River island park with winter ice activities⛸️ and perfect summer riverside walks Address: No.2 Tongjiang Road, Aihui District, Heihe 📍Mother Square: Iconic city landmark great for photos. Beautiful light shows at night🌃 Address: Intersection of Central Street & Tongjiang Road, Aihui District 📍Aihui-Tengchong China Population Demarcation Line Theme Park: Educational display of China's Hu Line population divide through personified exhibits🗺️ Address: Tongjiang Road, Aihui District 【Accommodation】 ✅Shanglian Hotel: Prime location, walkable to attractions, 180 RMB/night standard room ✅Heihe International Hotel: 4-star with clean rooms and good service, ~350 RMB/night 【Food Guide】 🍛Russian Bread (Lieba): 10 RMB/piece, best eaten hot 🍖Borscht: 25-35 RMB/serving, tangy and appetizing 🥟Northeast Dumplings: ~30 RMB/person, try sauerkraut & pork filling 🍖Russian BBQ: ~50 RMB/person, huge skewer portions 【5-Day Budget Breakdown】 🚗Transport: 50 RMB local taxis + 200 RMB roundtrip Harbin bullet train = 250 RMB 🏨Accommodation: 180 RMB × 4 nights = 720 RMB 🍽️Food: 50 RMB × 5 days = 250 RMB 🎫Tickets: Mostly free attractions, ~50 RMB total 🛍️Souvenirs: 300 RMB Total: ~1570 RMB (excluding major transportation) Pro tips: 1. Bring plug adapters - Russian voltage/outlets differ 2. Heihe is 2-3°C colder than Harbin - pack heavy down jackets in winter 3. Exchange rubles at Bank of China Heihe Branch 4. Telescope rentals on Daheihe Island cost 5 RMB/use