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A Stunning Autumn Guide to Mudanjiang – Save It Quickly!

Mudanjiang is literally a masterpiece of nature! 🎨 The golden forests look like silk kissed by sunlight, and the rivers are as clear as mirrors, reflecting the colorful mountains into a fairy tale world~ Standing before such beautiful forest scenery, you’ll be so moved you won’t find words! 😭 This is a painstakingly compiled Mudanjiang travel guide. If you’re planning an autumn trip, quickly bookmark it! 👇 📍Tour Route: 8:00 Depart from Mudanjiang Station → 40-minute drive to Jingpo Lake → Walk around the lake and take photos → 11:00 Arrive at Diaoshuilou Waterfall → After lunch, head to Volcano Crater Forest Park → 15:00 Climb to the viewing platform for a panoramic view → 17:00 Return to the city 🎯 Must-Visit Attractions: 1️⃣ Jingpo Lake Autumn Corridor - Location: Ning’an City, Mudanjiang - The lake water is crystal clear, and the autumn forests on both sides are colorful. Every snapshot is wallpaper-worthy! 2️⃣ Diaoshuilou Waterfall - Location: Inside Jingpo Lake Scenic Area - Known as the number one waterfall in Northeast China, with a 68-meter drop that’s breathtakingly powerful! 3️⃣ Volcano Crater Forest Viewing Platform - Location: The highest point in Volcano Crater Forest Park - 360-degree unobstructed view of the entire golden forest, stunning beyond words! 🚘 Transportation Tips: ✔ Driving yourself is the most comfortable! The scenery along the way is tear-jerkingly beautiful, stop and shoot anytime ✔ Car rental with driver costs about 300 RMB/day ✔ Public transport is limited, not highly recommended 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations: City guesthouses offer great value! Average price 150-200 RMB/night, booking one week in advance is advised 💰 Ticket Information: - Jingpo Lake: 100 RMB/person - Volcano Crater Forest Park: 60 RMB/person - Students, remember to bring your ID for great discounts! 💡 Editor’s Private Tips: ☑️ Wear sneakers! Fallen leaves pile up in the forest, so anti-slip is key ☑️ From 5-7 AM, Jingpo Lake is shrouded in fairy-like mist, don’t oversleep and miss it ☑️ Big temperature difference between morning and night, bring a down jacket and you won’t regret it ☑️ Power bank is a must! You won’t want to stop taking beautiful photos ☑️ Bring some snacks, dining options in the scenic area are limited ☑️ Spray mosquito repellent! The woods are full of “little rascals” ☑️ Wear bright-colored clothes for top-notch photo effects ☑️ Rainy days are even more magical! Rising mist creates an amazing atmosphere ☑️ If the weather is good, use a drone to capture panoramic shots ☑️ Don’t forget to try authentic Northeast Chinese cuisine, Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork) is legendary! 📸 Best Photo Season: Mid-October (tested last year, absolutely stunning!) Not sure if you feel the same, but facing such beauty, even your heartbeat speeds up unconsciously~ 💓
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Posted: Oct 22, 2025
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