Xiaoxing'an Mountains Summer Escape Guide

Harbin Yichun Xiaoxing'an Mountains ⏰ Best Season • Summer (June-August): Summer resort, average temperature around 20℃, ideal for forest hiking and rafting • Autumn (Mid-September to early October): Colorful mountain scenery (best time to view red leaves is around September 25 to October 5) • Winter (December-February): Sea of forest and snow, rime wonder, suitable for skiing (recommended Riyuexia Ski Resort) 🚗 Transportation Guide • Major Transport: ◦ ✈️ Yichun Lindu Airport (flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc.) ◦ 🚄 Harbin → Yichun high-speed train (2 hours) or regular train (4 hours) • Local Transport: ◦ Recommended to rent a car (Shenzhou Car Rental has outlets in Yichun) ◦ Direct shuttle buses: In summer, Yichun Bus Station offers buses to Wuying, Tangwang River, and other scenic spots Top 5 Must-Visit Attractions 1. Wuying National Forest Park ◦ Asia’s largest primitive Korean pine forest, must-experience: ▪ Hiking the "Songxiang Bridge" suspended plank road ▪ Climbing the "Guantao Tower" to overlook the sea of forest ▪ Visiting the "Shaoqi" forest train 2. Tangwang River Forest and Strange Stone Scenic Area ◦ National 5A-level scenic spot, features: ▪ Granite stone forest landform (recommended 3 hours visit) ▪ Best autumn photography spot "Yixiantian" (One Line Sky) ▪ Newly built glass viewing platform (altitude 668 meters) 3. Maolangou National Forest Park ◦ Known as "Northern Little Jiuzhaigou," highlights: ▪ Canyon waterfall group (most water in September) ▪ Deep pools like Heilongtan and Fairy Pool ▪ Wild blueberry picking season (late July) 4. Shangganling Creek National Park ◦ Top choice for family trips: ▪ Forest Museum (interactive science exhibits) ▪ Birch forest wedding photography base ▪ Squirrel feeding spots in the woods 5. Jiayin Dinosaur National Geopark ◦ One of the earliest dinosaur fossil discovery sites in the world: ▪ Dinosaur Museum (treasure: Heilongjiang Manchurian dragon) ▪ Riverside view of Russia (only 500 meters from Russian border) 🍽️ Specialty Food Recommendations • Must-try three treasures: 1. Blueberry products (dried fruit, fruit wine, recommended brand "Yueju Manor") 2. Pine nut feast (pine nut corn, pine nut roasted venison) 3. Cold water fish feast (Zheluo fish, fine scale fish) • Authentic Restaurants: ◦ "Forest Feast" restaurant in Yichun city (forest area specialty dishes) ◦ "Red Pine Family" farmhouse in Wuying town (freshly picked wild vegetables) 🏡 Accommodation Suggestions • High-end options: ◦ Tangwang River Forest Homestay (detached wooden cabins, average 800+/night) ◦ Yichun Baoyulong Flower Hot Spring Hotel (forest hot spring) • Cost-effective choices: ◦ Wuying Auto Campground (RV base, 300 RMB/night) ◦ Jiayin Riverside Homestay (Russian style) 📌 Practical Tips 1. Large temperature difference in forest area, bring a jacket even in summer (nighttime in July can reach 15℃) 2. Mosquito protection is essential! Recommend bringing mosquito repellent containing DEET 3. Forest fire prevention period (September 15 to November 15) strictly prohibits open fires outdoors 4. For purchasing mountain specialties, go to "Yichun Forest Products Trading Center" for authenticity 5. Driving note: Some forest roads have no signal, download offline maps in advance 🗓️ Recommended Itinerary (3 days 2 nights) Day 1: Yichun city → Wuying National Forest Park (stay in Wuying) Day 2: Wuying → Tangwang River Strange Stone Scenic Area → Jiayin (stay in Jiayin) Day 3: Jiayin Dinosaur Park → Return to Yichun (optional visit to Wood Carving Garden/Stone Garden)