Things to do in Mohe

Standing beside the boundary marker, a sense of pride welled up within me, a feeling of being at the northernmost tip of our motherland. The compass square and unique sculptures in the village are very well-designed; every snapshot is a masterpiece. Looking at the border scenery under the blue sky and white clouds, I felt incredibly at ease. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to experience the ultimate northern charm! 😋

Those 1000+ wooden steps are not easy to climb. But you only truly appreciate the view of the Omega sculpture from the east and west viewing platforms. The first stop of the scenic area bus is at the northernmost point, including the Ussuri River Shoal, where the scenery is decent.

Can you really see the aurora in Mohe, the northernmost county in China? Rare natural landscapes in China: The most difficult to chase is the aurora in Mohe, which has not appeared for many years. The highest probability of seeing the aurora is from November to March. At this time, the lowest temperature in most parts of Heilongjiang is minus ten or twenty degrees Celsius, and even this year in Mohe it was as low as minus 53 degrees Celsius. In fact, it is still 1,500 kilometers away from the Arctic Circle. It is called the Arctic Village because it fits people's impression of the Arctic. In addition to the aurora, there is also a natural phenomenon called white nights. If you can't catch the aurora, what else can you do in Mohe? Some people call this trip a journey to find the north, staying in the "northernmost family", finding the "Shenzhou Arctic Stone", taking photos with the "northernmost outpost" and "northernmost boundary monument", sending a postcard to a friend at the "northernmost post office", and making iron flowers under the "northernmost sunshine".

Beihong Village is located northeast of Mohe City, on the southern bank of the upper Heilongjiang River at the Sino-Russian border. Further north than Beiji Village, it is China's northernmost undeveloped village. Beihong Village, formerly known as Dacaodianzi Village, is part of Beiji Town, Mohe City, in the Greater Khingan Range region of Heilongjiang Province. It is China's northernmost village-level administrative unit, surrounded by mountains on three sides and with the upper reaches of the Heilongjiang River flowing through it. It is a village inhabited by ethnic Russians that has preserved its pristine character. With a population of approximately 320, over 40% are of Russian descent, fostering a unique Russian culture. The village's architecture is primarily log cabins, with Russian-style churches and traditional dwellings preserved. The area boasts Sino-Russian boundary markers, border outposts, and a riverside park. In 2019, Beihong Village was selected as one of the first national key villages for rural tourism.

I hope to see the sunset and the fiery clouds at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns of Bayinbuluke tonight, which will be a perfect end to this one-month photography trip to Xinjiang.

Ussuri Shoal is the true northernmost point of China in a geographical sense, facing Russia across the Heilongjiang River. The border river and the forest scenery are tranquil and expansive, and the stone monument at the entrance is a memorable landmark. However, there is no public transportation, so you need to hire a car to get there. The shuttle bus stops at the scenic area for a short time, and the tour content is limited, so making it not very cost-effective to make a special trip there.

The birch forest you see is different from what I see! The scenery we saw was very beautiful. The main scenery was not the birch forest, but the big bend of the river after passing through the birch forest. After looking at the pictures, the location is from Beihong Village, turn to the mainland of Beiji Village, and walk more than ten kilometers. There is a parking lot on the left side of the road. No one collects money. The small road walks into the birch forest on the side of the road. About 500 meters, down a small slope, there is an observation deck, overlooking the scenery. The scenery here is excellent. It is possible that the chartered driver knows this place clearly.

20240704 AM: 1. Mohe Dance Hall is located near Polaris Square in Mohe City. Polaris Square is a public square in the center of Mohe City. It is a gathering place for citizens to relax and entertain. It is noisy and lively, with a strong northeastern town style. The square and the surrounding area are composed of three parts: the square, Dingfeng Commercial Square, and Songyuan. It is a good place for leisure and fitness, humanities learning, shopping, parent-child entertainment, and couples dating. ① Address: The intersection of Jiamo Highway and Zhenxing Street, Mohe City, Daxinganling Region, Heilongjiang Province ② Transportation: No public transportation, the uniform rental price in the city is 5 yuan; it is easy to park by car ③ Peak season: June-July (summer solstice, the probability of aurora is slightly higher), December-January (coldest, many ice and snow projects) ④ Time: 1 hour. ⑤ Ticket price: free, it is a public area 2. Mohe Dance Hall: Retro karaoke style, the aisle is decorated in a love theme. The original dance hall was destroyed in the May 6 fire in 1987, and later became famous for the song "Mohe Dance Hall" by singer Liu Shuang. In December 2019, Liu Shuang heard a retro song coming from a dance hall (not this one) in Mohe, and an old man named Zhang Dequan was dancing alone. After asking, he learned that he met his wife Kang in the Mohe Dance Hall and got married in 1983, but Kang died in the fire in 1987. Zhang Dequan did not remarry and had no children. He often went to the dance hall near the scene to dance and commemorate his deceased wife. The current dance hall was rebuilt after the song became popular. It is no longer the original site. The ticket price is 20 yuan, and the song "Mohe Dance Hall" is often heard in the dance hall.

After returning from the Arctic Village, most people will stay in Mohe for a day. The North Star Square is also a must-see place. You need to climb many steps to reach it. It is very beautiful to take pictures from above.