When is the best time to travel to Mohe?

Mohe, located in the northernmost part of China, has an advantageous geographical location and has created many unique natural landscapes. "White Night" and "Northern Lights" are two natural wonders that attract many people. The best time to visit Mohe is in June and July, when you have a chance to see the aurora, and in December and January, which gives a whole new experience.

Introduction

Name: Mohe County

Foreign name: Mohe County

Jurisdiction: Xilin Town, Tuqiang Town, Beiji Township, etc. .

Area code: (86)0457

Postal code: 165300

Geographical location: The northernmost part of China, on the south bank of the upper reaches of Heilongjiang.

Dialect: Northeast Mandarin.

Climate: Cold temperate continental monsoon climate

Famous attractions: Golden Ancient Road, Arctic Village, Beihong Village, Rouge Valley, etc.

Airport: Mohe Gulian Airport

Train station: Mohe Railway Station

Overview

"White Night" and "Northern Lights" are Two natural wonders in Mohe. For this place located deep in the Daxinganling forest area in the northernmost part of China, where the Heilongjiang River flows, the other side of the river is Russia. For children in bustling cities, it may be unfamiliar to them when they first set foot on this land. Extremely cold weather, inconvenient transportation, busy streets, dark skies in the morning, and even the always-needed mobile phone signal have become challenges, but here there are stars in the sky, large tracts of virgin birch forests, and quiet villages at night.

Best time to travel

Locals suggest that it is best to go twice a year. One is around the summer solstice, which is in June and July. At this time, there is not only the annual Summer Solstice Festival, but also the opportunity to see the Aurora in the local "Arctic Village". However, the aurora is rare, and even locals rarely see it. The other is late winter, which is December and January. Visiting Mohe at this time is not only an "extremely cold" experience, but it is also possible to see the aurora. The tourism projects in Mohe in winter are all related to ice and snow. The vast sea of ??snow in Arctic Village, the ice lantern exhibition, snow sculpture exhibition, horse-drawn sledge, etc. in Mohe County are all very interesting.

Wearing Guide

The summer in Mohe is very short, only half a month from mid-July to the end of the month, but there are also weather temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so short sleeves and long sleeves are necessary. Prepare. From September to mid-May of the following year, snow gradually falls in winter. In late winter (December and January), the temperature is very low, often more than 40 degrees below zero, or even 50 degrees below zero. It’s not too much to wear anything that will protect you from the cold. It is recommended to wear thermal underwear, cashmere sweaters, down jackets, cotton pants, waterproof and non-slip cotton shoes, earmuffs, two layers of gloves, and three layers of socks. It is best to wear shoes that are twice the size. Indoor heating is very good. Locals can take off their autumn clothes and trousers at home, and the weather will not be cold, so travelers do not need to wear too much indoors.

Consumption level

Mohebao vehicle (7 seats) costs about 700-900 yuan; the average per capita meal in normal times is 50-80 yuan, and the peak season (around the summer solstice and late December and January In winter), meal costs double; accommodation in the county ranges from 80-400 yuan/night. The most popular beds in Arctic Village are about 30-50 yuan/night, and standard rooms are about 100 yuan. Transportation expenses are basically not included. Generally, Mohe expenses are 800-1,000 yuan can basically meet all needs.

A must-experience

Wait for the aurora in Arctic Village and watch the starry sky

Arctic Village is the only place in China where you can see the Northern Lights, but after all, this is a response to all requests. Compared with the bright aurora, it is more reliable to look up at the stars in the village. It gets dark early in Arctic Village in winter, and the sun sets around 16:00. In a dark village, the starry sky is particularly bright, which is unmatched by big cities.

New Year’s Eve dinner in Beicun, experience the authentic farmhouse flavor.

Compared with Beiji Village, Beihong Village, the northernmost village in China, is much smaller, but its advantage lies in its more primitive and natural style. Although there are signs of development now, it is still a good place to experience the original farm flavor, especially during the Spring Festival, the strong New Year flavor will remind you of the long-lost New Year.

Visit the city’s primeval forest park

Songyuan Primeval Forest Park is the only primeval forest park in China. It is said that the May 6th Fire that year burned around Songyuan Park, but not a single tree inside was burned.

The Empress Dowager Cixi bought rouge money from Rouge Gou.

Laojingou, also known as Laojingou, is 14 kilometers long and is a tributary of the Amur River. It is famous for being rich in gold and is also the filming base of the TV series "Crossing Guandong".