Mohe Birch Forest

The birch forest resembles a fantasy fairytale, breathtakingly beautiful. Birch trees resemble northern poplars, standing tall and majestic, like swords reaching towards the northern sky. Some, or even just a few, grow into large trees with forked branches and broad, rounded crowns, showcasing a unique charm. Birch trees often grow alongside larch and musk pine. There are also isolated birch forests, and the birch forests along the highway are a breathtaking sight, with dense rows of white-gray trunks flashing by. Sometimes, when the wind blows, the leaves at the treetops are tossed back, revealing the silvery-white undersides, like a tree half-blooming with white flowers.

Attractions Location: Mohe County, Daxing'anling Prefecture, Heilongjiang Province

Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Transportation:
Charter a car or drive yourself

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Mohe Birch Forest tours

1-Day Itinerary: Explore Mohe Birch Forest

This itinerary focuses on experiencing the serene beauty of Mohe Birch Forest, famous for its white birch trees and pristine natural environment.

  • Morning: Arrive at Mohe County from Mohe Railway Station or Airport by taxi or local bus (approximately 20–30 minutes to the forest).
  • Midday: Walk or bike through the birch forest trails, enjoy birdwatching and natural photography (3–4 hours).
  • Afternoon: Visit the nearby Beiji Village (Northernmost Village) if time allows (taxi, approx. 30 minutes).
  • Evening: Return to Mohe town for dinner.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Mohe town hotels or guesthouses; enjoy local dishes such as river fish, wild berries, and hearty stews.

Souvenirs: Dried wild berries, birch wood crafts, handmade woolen clothes.


2-Day Itinerary: Mohe Birch Forest and Northern Lights Hunting

Extend your visit to include the famous northern lights view spots near Mohe Birch Forest.

  • Day 1: Explore Mohe Birch Forest as per 1-day itinerary.
  • Day 2 Evening: Join a northern lights watching tour near the forest area or Beiji Village (taxi or organized tour, approx. 30 minutes travel).
  • Day 2 Daytime: Optional visit to Mohe Arctic Village (taxi, 20 minutes).

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Mohe town or Arctic Village guesthouses; local hot pot and game meat dishes recommended.

Souvenirs: Aurora-themed souvenirs, hand-knit scarves, traditional fur hats.


3-Day Itinerary: Nature and Cultural Exploration around Mohe Birch Forest

This itinerary combines natural sightseeing with cultural experiences in Mohe region.

  • Days 1-2: Follow 2-day itinerary.
  • Day 3: Visit Mohe Museum and local villages to learn about indigenous culture (taxi, within 15-20 minutes).
  • Day 3 Afternoon: Explore river scenery along the Heilongjiang River (Amur River), accessible by taxi.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Mohe; sample local fish dishes, wild mushroom soup, and herbal teas.

Souvenirs: Local crafts, river-themed artworks, traditional herbal products.


4-Day Itinerary: Outdoor Activities and Scenic Tours

Enjoy more active exploration including hiking, cycling, and nature photography.

  • Days 1-3: Follow 3-day itinerary.
  • Day 4: Join a guided hiking or cycling tour around Mohe Birch Forest and surrounding natural reserves.

Accommodation/Food: Choose eco-lodges or forest guesthouses; enjoy locally foraged food and grilled fish.

Souvenirs: Outdoor gear, nature photography prints, handwoven baskets.


5-Day Itinerary: Full Mohe and Surrounding Nature Experience

This itinerary covers major natural and cultural highlights around Mohe Birch Forest and Mohe County.

  • Days 1-4: Follow 4-day itinerary.
  • Day 5: Visit Walagan Forest for deep forest exploration and wildlife spotting (taxi, approx. 1 hour).

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Walagan or Mohe town; sample regional specialties including wild game and mushroom dishes.

Souvenirs: Forest honey, animal-themed crafts, traditional fur products.


6-Day Itinerary: Nature, Culture, and Winter Sports

This itinerary is ideal for winter visitors including snow activities in addition to the natural and cultural sites.

  • Days 1-5: Follow 5-day itinerary.
  • Day 6: Experience winter sports like snowmobiling, dog sledding, or ice fishing near Mohe Birch Forest (local tours available).

Accommodation/Food: Stay in winter lodges or Mohe hotels; enjoy warming soups, hot pots, and local spirits.

Souvenirs: Winter clothing, snow-themed souvenirs, locally distilled liquors.


7-Day Itinerary: Comprehensive Mohe and Arctic Region Tour

Enjoy a week-long in-depth exploration of Mohe Birch Forest, nearby natural reserves, indigenous culture, and northernmost Arctic attractions.

  • Days 1-6: Follow 6-day itinerary.
  • Day 7: Relax with a visit to local markets in Mohe town, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy a farewell meal.

Accommodation/Food: Final night in Mohe town guesthouses; enjoy fresh local produce and traditional dishes.

Souvenirs: Birch wood crafts, indigenous handicrafts, wild berry products, fur accessories.


User Reviews

By China-TravelNote users understand |

As the name suggests, the White Birch Forest is a scenic spot with a single tree species in Mohe. The ticket price is 20 yuan per person. The birch forest has distinct four seasons. In spring, in addition to the white birch trees, there are also beautiful purple azaleas. In summer, the white trunks are graceful and the green crowns are full of vitality. In autumn, the leaves are golden and the blue sky and white clouds are beautiful. In winter, the ground is covered with snow, and it is quiet and cold. There are also naughty little squirrels and wild Xing'an snow rabbits whose fur turns snow-white in winter.

By July |

The birch forest beneath the blue sky was so beautiful and pure that words can't describe it. Perhaps the clouds had fallen to the ground, transforming into a vast expanse of white snow. Squirrels and furry rabbits were raised in the birch forest; these tiny creatures were surprisingly able to withstand the freezing cold. Despite the sun, I felt no warmth at all. After walking in the birch forest for half an hour, I was too cold to bear it and returned to the car.

By Ms. Qu |

The birch forest left a deep impression. As soon as you enter the plank road, you'll see crowds snapping photos. You can choose to walk further inside, where there are fewer people and the trees are denser. I asked my roommate to send me a red dress just for the birch forest. The light and shadow, my figure weaving through the dense white-gray trunks, my nose reddened by the cold, my fingers numb, just to live up to the feeling of traveling thousands of miles and the beauty of the birch forest.

In the birch forest, perhaps romance and sentimentality are the basic tones of the birch forest.

By Liangliangliangzi |

The silvery white trunks look particularly beautiful against the backdrop of gradient blue.

The birch forest is a must-see attraction in Mohe. There are many such birch forests in Daxing'anling, but the difference is that the trunks here are straighter and the background is cleaner and purer. Especially against the backdrop of the blue sky, it is even more enchanting, as if you are in a fairy tale world.

By ekship |

After visiting the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns scenic spot in Tuqiang Town, Mohe, on the way to the First Bend of the Longjiang River, we passed the White Birch Forest scenic spot, about 10 kilometers from the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns. This is a small roadside attraction with no entrance fee, located on a dirt road. We visited during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the birch forest had already lost its leaves, leaving only the white trunks. It's usually best to visit around September 10th.

By GAGA |

Between Beihong Village and Beiji Village, there are several birch forests and a small scenic area with a plank road. However, for some reason, when we passed by, the gatekeeper told us that it was closed and we were not allowed to enter. So we found another wild scenic spot to explore and take pictures just standing on the edge of the forest. But I am as timid as a mouse and kept worrying, "Oh, are there any snakes in there?", "Why are there so many insects?", "What was that noise just now?", "Why are the leaves so deep? I won't fall into a trap, will I?"... To get back to the point, you can encounter many such forest areas along the way, and it is very nice to take pictures, but you must pay attention to protecting the forest area and don't bring fire in!

By Jiao Youyou |

The wild birch forest is not very large, and one part of it has been cut down!

By Kevin |

It's a must-see scenic spot in Mohe, where photos are taken here.

By The rest of my life is a holiday |

There is a birch forest that can be seen everywhere in the Greater Khingan Range. They actually enclosed an area and charged 10 yuan for admission. Are they crazy about money?

By north |

The birch forest is super beautiful and perfect for taking photos. In Mohe, your eyelashes will actually freeze.

By The unremarkable killer sister |

In fact, there are many beautiful birch forests along the way, not just this one. There are also many along the way to Beihong Village. It’s just that the snow on the roadside is too deep, so I dare not step on it. 😂 It’s still beautiful to take pictures.

By Nana959 |

Speaking of birch forests, it feels familiar yet strange.

I am familiar with it because of Pu Shu’s song “Birch Forest”

It felt strange because I had never seen a birch forest before.

If the north wind is the hand of winter

Then the birch forest in the snowfield is the character of Mohe

So quiet as long as the north wind blows

You can even hear the sound of the dancing snow.

By Peach 🐱 |

It's a large area of birch trees that has been fenced off as a tourist attraction. There are some ornaments like swings and lanterns inside, which are great for taking photos.

My hair turned white in a minute, my eyelashes, hair and eyebrows were all covered with ice.

By its Shan |

In the birch forest, everything is white. Accustomed to the yellow branches of the city, encountering this vibrant forest is a joy you can't imagine without experiencing it firsthand. Though I've seen photos and videos, nothing compares to my first encounter. The birch forest feels like a fantasy world, something that exists only in Danish fairy tales.

By Fang Fang Baby |

I went there in mid-January. The vast birch forest was so beautiful that there was no friend. It was so beautiful.

By Watercolor car and Melaleuca |

It's a beautiful forest, and there were almost no people there when I went there. It's hard to say now.

By Phantom Tomb |

Do you remember that song by Pu Shu?

In the quiet village, white snow drifts. Pigeons fly under the gloomy sky. Two names are engraved on the birch trees. They swear to love each other for the rest of their lives.

One day, the flames of war reached my hometown. A young man picked up his gun and headed for the frontier. My sweetheart, please don't worry about me. Wait for me to come back in that birch forest.

The sky is still gloomy, but pigeons are still flying. Who will bear witness to the love and life without tombstones?

The snow is still falling, the village is still peaceful, the young people disappear in the birch forest, the long road is about to end, the girl is already white-haired

She often heard him calling her by her pillow, "Come, my dear, come to this birch forest." When she was dying, she murmured, "I am coming, wait for me in that birch forest."

By happy |

It's really fun to drive along the path, and you can stop to take pictures along the way, which is great.

By China-TravelNote users |

Adorable silly roe deer ~ birch forest... picking wild blueberries ~ crossing the Greater Khingan Range... beautiful grassland ~ so beautiful, so beautiful,

Our lovely Master Zhao ~ This trip planning is perfect!!! Next time we will come back to experience Mohe in the snowy season...

By The vicissitudes of reality |

I grew up in Tahe. The forests in this area are very beautiful.

By Mountain Breeze |

Walking in such a large birch forest is a unique experience. What a beautiful birch forest, and the birds singing are very beautiful, but I didn’t see Big Bear or Little Bear.

By Babaomei |

The wind here is really strong, but the scenery is no different from other places.

There was a toilet nearby. It was just like the ones in Yunnan and Qinghai: a pit dug low in the ground, with everything going down into it. The difference was, this one didn't stink. Even though it was filthy, it was frozen over, so there wasn't a single odor.

By light rain |

Leaving the North Pole and heading towards the North Red Mountains, we passed a pure birch forest on the roadside. The white snow and the graceful birch trees complemented each other beautifully. The driver of the chartered car told me that the bark of the birch tree is a good fire starter, and once it burns, it will cause a forest fire. Therefore, smoking is strictly prohibited in the scenic area of Daxing'anling.

The lonely twin white birch trees, in the vast Arctic, quietly watch every passerby, as if telling everyone about the spring, autumn, winter and summer they have witnessed.

By Mr. Chen |

The birch forest is like a fantasy fairy tale world, beautiful beyond words.

The white birch tree is a bit like the white poplar in the north, straight and majestic, like a sword pointing straight to the northern sky.

There are also one or two, three or five large trees with forked branches and rounded, broad crowns, showing another graceful charm of the white birch. The birch forest belt along the highway is a beautiful sight, with dense rows of white and gray trunks flashing by. Sometimes when the wind blows, the leaves on the treetops are blown away by the wind, revealing the silvery white underside of the leaves, as if the tree is half-blooming with white flowers.

Time reference: 2 hours, Transportation: Charter or drive, Tickets: Free, Opening hours: All day

By Jenni Jing |

The straight trunks of the birch forest stand there, without any leaves, densely packed as far as the eye can see.

By Mountain |

The birch forest in the snowy forest is still beautiful. I saw ice sculptures when passing by Mohe County.

By Weiwei |

Birch Forest, a sad story, a turbulent era

By Qibao travels around the world |

The Daxinganling Mountains, which was set on fire 30 years ago, has now been transformed into a new look.

By ZQ |

The birch forest is more suitable for casual photography, especially for the southern children who come to Mohe specifically to find the north, especially your dishes

By Bai Xiaogao |

It's definitely a good place to take pictures. You can take pictures of various artistic styles.

By Zanko |

The main thing to look at in the birch forest is its size. The birch forest here is very dense and suitable for taking photos. There is no fixed point to go to the birch forest. The birch forests along the way are very suitable for taking photos.

By Sligo's Old Dreams |

In winter, the birch forests are completely bare, but this still attracts the curiosity of southerners.

By Hester |

Driving along the northernmost forest farm, you can see densely packed pine trees with black branches on both sides of the road. Occasionally, you can see the silhouette of a white birch tree, with white trunks standing upright in clusters on the snow, which looks very strange. But it is far from enough to see it this way. Only when you enter the birch forest and see a whole area of white birch trees, the blue sky is illuminated especially refreshingly. The beautiful girl wearing a red shawl and half-covered face can't resist the temptation of the black eyeballs.

By desert |

Gathering in Mohe, China, and meeting in the Arctic, we journey north to experience the ice and snow

By The wind is silent |

It's a very nice place, although there's nothing special about the scenery. But it always makes you want to stay longer.

By Xiaobin Mohe Tourism |

The birch forest resembles a fantasy fairytale, breathtakingly beautiful. Birch trees resemble northern poplars, standing tall and majestic, like swords reaching towards the northern sky. Some, or even just a few, grow into large trees with forked branches and broad, rounded crowns, showcasing a unique charm. Birch trees often grow alongside larch and musk pine. There are also isolated birch forests, and the birch forests along the highway are a breathtaking sight, with dense rows of white-gray trunks flashing by. Sometimes, when the wind blows, the leaves at the treetops are tossed back, revealing the silvery-white undersides, like a tree half-blooming with white flowers.

By Rice Fields 2017 |

The most famous scenic spot: the white birch forest, the most famous in Northeast China.

By sigege95 |

Arriving in the birch forest, I felt a blanket of white: white snow, white birch bark, branches covered in white mist pines. The white was enchanting, the white was disorienting. I said hello and slipped deep into the woods, found a flat spot to lie down, watched the sunset, watched the clouds drift by, listened to the silence of the birch forest. How can I describe that feeling?

By Xu Xiaoyao |

The birch forests of Mohe in winter, when the white snow on the ground blends with the pale branches on the mountain, are truly dreamy and unforgettable. Grab a handful of the local snow, as fine as white sugar, and throw it into the air! It feels like a layer of gauze.

By Little Four L |

People in the south have never seen a school, but the birch forest is still worth a visit, with its blue sky and white snow.

By Crescent Moon★LY Liang Guangjuan |

Mr. Mu really enjoys listening to "Birch Forest." Actually, I've always wanted to ask you: what do you feel every time you listen to it? Do you understand the story behind that song? It always makes me sad.

I don’t know if you have read the article "Whispers in the Birch Forest". I read it a long time ago and I revisited it this time when I came back.



The birch forests must still be whispering to you, and you must still be pouring out your heart to them with a focused expression. In the birch forest's whispers, I hope you can hear my voice - I will go to the Greater Khingan Range again, like a drop of rain, like a piece of snow, full of longing to throw myself into the forest and your chest!

By Liu Xiaose7en |

This is a birch forest with plank roads and paths. Actually, birch forests can be seen everywhere in Mohe, but this one stands out more. There's no entrance fee, and no one is guarding it. You can walk along the plank roads and paths into the beautiful birch forest. We visited in late autumn, when the trees had already lost all their leaves, leaving the ground covered with fallen leaves. So, let's just spin and jump to our heart's content, feeling its magnificence and its uprightness, and resting in its warm embrace.

By Lan Xiaomo |

This scenic spot was taken to us by a chartered driver. The facilities are not yet built, so no tickets are required. The scenery is very good, and you can choose to go deeper to see it. There were few people during the National Day.

By jimmer |

In fact, there are birch forests like this in Daxing'anling, but they are only used as tourist attractions here. Next to the birch forest is a colorful forest composed of camphor pine and larch, which is very beautiful.

By Cypress tree in front of the courtyard |

The one in Mohe is free, free, free, this is the key point. There was no one there when we went there, but it was great for taking pictures. I definitely recommend it. It's right on the roadside, on the way to Beihong Village.

By China-TravelNote users |

On New Year's Day 2017, I passed by here on the way to Beihong Village in Mohe.

By zhizhimiao |

It is a small birch forest with a tree age of only 20 years. However, there are wooden plank roads and viewing platforms in the scenic area where you can take a break and take some photos.

By Super Jing Jing Jing ✨ |

The birch forest can be a must-see when visiting Mohe

There are basically many birch forests like this in the Daxinganling area.

But the effects of birch forests in different regions are different

My favorite is the pure white birch forest with rime in cold weather.

I took a lot of photos here

By Xianyou·Travel Kid |

In fact, there are many birch forests along the way in Mohe.

But only here can you walk into the birch forest with a small trail.

Walking in the birch forest, the tall, straight birch trees on both sides give you a sense of protection.

By Mika Text Travel |

A favorite spot, it is recommended to stay longer to take pictures. We were short on time for the last spot in the morning and didn’t have enough time to enjoy it. It was a pity, it was super beautiful!

By Cloristar |

The birch forest is super beautiful. The weather in Mohe was also great that day, so it is suitable for all kinds of poses!

By Dumpling |

Our time in the birch forest was a bit short, so we didn't get to learn more about the species. I just thought the tall, slender trees clustered together in the snow looked beautiful. It's great to wear brightly colored clothes and take photos in the birch forest—think about posing and take lots of beautiful photos.

By Disappeared |

Since there is no entrance fee, the requirements for it are not very high. It is worth stopping by if you pass by.

By *Money |

I had never seen a birch forest before, and seeing it for the first time was like a long-cherished dream come true.

By Lilyslucky |

Free attractions, worth going! Very suitable for taking pictures, the snow is also beautiful

By P-son |

Super super beautiful! A must-see attraction! Very classic, otherwise you will be too cold to leave!

By 00 |

A roadside attraction that you will pass by on the way to Beihong Village or Longjiang First Bay. It is very beautiful and you can take various photos inside.

By E female |

This is the most unexpected gain, the most beautiful encounter, and the most unforgettable scenery of this trip to Northeast China. If I have the chance, I will definitely go there again in autumn to see the golden birch forest. The white birch forest in winter has a different style. It is so beautiful that it cannot be expressed in words. The photos only capture a rare corner of the beauty. The most beautiful memories are to actually feel it there.

By install |

The ground is covered with white snow, and the trees are white, standing straight and relatively dense. A person walks quietly and feels the whiteness of the world.

By Gao Bingcai from Mohe |

You can run freely in the birch forest and release your youth.

By little Red Riding Hood |

The birch forest is really beautiful, and the picture of standing in the woods is amazing.

By Sanmiao Fish |

It's very beautiful, it would be even better if there was rime!!!

By Vulpix Watermelon |

Birch Forest: My first glimpse of a winter birch forest, the dazzling sunlight filtering through the towering trees onto the white snow was breathtaking. The snow reflected the blue sky, casting a pale blue halo. I felt like this was Mohe's homecoming gift, and my friends and I jumped and danced excitedly in the snow.

By silently |

White is transparent with blue, looking through them to see the scorching sun, it is still so beautiful

By 24-year-old minor |

The birch forest is really beautiful, a pristine grove. I like it very much, and every angle of the photo is very artistic, but I prefer to look up and take pictures.

By Leo |

Because of Pu Shu's song, the birch forest became widely known. The birch forest was tied to that tragic love story, adding a touch of sadness to the place.

The slender trees and thick snow unique to the north create a pure white world. May all lovers in the world finally get married, and may there be no war and eternal peace.

By Le Yapai |

A free scenic spot in Mohe, with towering birch trees, is very spectacular. The scenic spot is not big, so you need to charter a car to get there. There is no bus to get there.

By nn |

It was huge, even bigger than the one I saw in Yichun. Originally there were a few other trees in the forest, but they were all cut down later.

By blazing and clumsy |

No one will refuse this forest of gentlemen. Wearing red clothes and standing in the forest, you will become a beauty in the painting. The local chartered car drivers know all the famous attractions and will take you there.

By Knowledge |

We drove to the pristine birch forest and found a beautiful eye on a birch tree. It seemed to be waiting for something, which reminded me of Pu Shu’s song "Birch Forest".

By YHF |

It reminds me of Pu Shu's "The Birch Forest" song. Everything is so sad and beautiful.

By Sunset Sea 33 |

Love it! I can't love it more! The tenacious vitality is shocking, and our vitality is in stark contrast to this place.

By Beautiful woman tasting tea |

Walking in the Greater Khingan Forest area and a birch forest, you can constantly look for different facial masks on the trunks of the birch trees in the forest. It is said that finding a facial mask is a blessing.

By I am a little flower ❃ |

We should have the simplest life and the most distant dream, even if tomorrow is cold and freezing, the mountains are high and the waters are far away, and the road is long and the horse is dead.

By 【The first day of the month is coming soon】 |

A large birch forest, snow flying all over the sky, this feeling is really great, I love it very much


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