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Hello! I'm Yiyang, editor-in-chief of China-TravelNote. Last week, I took a four-day vacation in Dalian. The sun was scorching, the air was cool, the sky was clear, and the air was crisp. Northeast China's summer climate is truly delightful!
After enduring nearly a month of plum rain season in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai
, the season is about to end, seamlessly transitioning to high temperatures .
So, let our Northeast product manager,
Zhufeng, bring you a wave of cool breezes.
Changbai Mountain, the Greater Khingan Range, and the Lesser Khingan Range
act like three green barriers surrounding the Northeast Plain, shielding it from the heatwave. The high latitude and over 40% forest coverage combine to create the Northeast's legendary cool summer, with only 15 hot days. 
Zhufeng, who has lived in the Northeast for over a decade, will explore the Northeast through a different lens: three mountain ranges, China's two poles, one highway, and four historical events, to unlock the Northeast's coolness.
Northeast China's highest mountain, the Three Rivers Source, and its active volcanoes are often associated with a sense of mystery. The elusive Tianchi Lake, along with the fascinating stories told by Nanpai Sanshu, fuels a sense of anticipation. 
Unlike the bleak winters of ice and snow, summer here is like the Wizard of Oz, awakened by a 22°C mountain breeze. The tundra is blanketed in velvet, the forests ripple with emerald green, wildflowers in alpine gardens splash with color, and the millennia-old forests sip forth icy springs, immersing the area in a cool, refreshing breeze. 
Circling up in an off-road vehicle, where the clouds and mist part, the breathtaking blue of Tianchi Lake emerges. Summer in Changbai Mountain belongs to the forests, and joy lies in these undisturbed secrets.
Follow the local guide into the verdant heart of Changbai Mountain's primeval forest, exploring winding paths and exploring the wild ginseng beneath the surface.
Head upstream to a gurgling stream, letting the coolness spread through your feet. Deep in the dense forest, smoke rises from a wilderness kitchen. Brew a pot of tea with mountain spring water and grill seasonal vegetables over charcoal. After savoring nature's gifts, experience the purest joy of the forest by ziplining, climbing trees, ziplining, and even fishing.
🔻Recommended Itinerary
: Departing from Changbai Mountain | 4-6 Days
Family Trip to Changbai Mountain and Yanji (4-6 Days) | Northeast Autumn Colors to the China-North Korea-Russia Border
￥3580 from 369 people have registered Register now🔺ClickWandering on both sides of the deep rift valley carved by volcanic magma, there are white birch and red pine growing scattered on the volcanic rocks covered with moss, encountering the "First Spring at the Foot of Changbai Mountain" and sitting by the fire by the water, using the spring to brew tea and sip the authentic taste of the mountains, the sound of the spring water makes the tranquility of the forest wrap up this slow time.
This is one of the three major cycling routes in China. It has a three-dimensional, diverse and scenic bicycle riding system. You can speed along the forest road with high negative oxygen content and enjoy a mountain cross-country experience of "forest breathing and forest distance".
Yichun, known as the "Forest Capital of China," is home to red pine trees and is one of China's largest and most pristine forest areas. The wildness of the Lesser Khingan Mountains lies hidden within its boundless forests and deep valleys. 
To truly experience this "sea of forest," a visit to Tangwang River is a must. The forest is shrouded in rugged rocks, and the stream, at a cool 20°C in summer, even the breeze is filled with the fragrance of pine. 
Jinshan Deer Park offers a truly relaxing forest retreat. A gentle stream flows through the meadows, where herds of sika and red deer rest in the trees or frolic on the grassy slopes. When they approach for food, gently touching their antlers and taking photos is truly relaxing! 
As for Maolan Valley, known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou of the North," it's breathtakingly beautiful in summer! Deep emerald pools, cascading waterfalls, and pristine forests descend into the canyon, creating a natural, air-conditioned retreat.
Follow the textbook into the forests of Lesser Khingan Mountains, a natural classroom. Learn about various plants and their growth habits with our instructors, spot small animals, and observe their lives in the forestry farm. Hear the stories of three generations of foresters, and experience carpentry and "gold mining" by the stream. 
For those who enjoy exploring the mysteries of science, we've also arranged a special aerospace study tour at Harbin Institute of Technology.
🔻 Recommended Itinerary:
Departing from Harbin | 6 Days, 5 Nights
6-Day Family Autumn Fun in Northeast China | Harbin Institute of Technology and Exploring the Lesser Khingan Mountains in Autumn
￥5080 Starting from 110 people have registered Register nowThis is a forest kingdom stretching between Inner Mongolia and Heilongjiang. When the long, bitter cold recedes, spring breezes awaken the mountains and rivers, and summer rains bring forth greenery, transforming the midsummer forest into a refreshing oasis.
It also serves as the dividing line between China, Russia, and Mongolia, and its unique geography adds a touch of color to the forests here. This is also the home of the Ewenki people, who coexist with the forest and continue to herd deer, creating the most vibrant scenery in this forest.
China has a vast territory, and it is difficult to see every inch of its mountains and rivers in a lifetime. If you want to condense this magnificence, you cannot miss the four geographical poles of China, and the Northeast alone has two of them.
Known as the "City of the Sunrise," this place boasts a star-filled sky over the Pamir Plateau, but the Ussuri River is already bathed in morning sunlight. 260 dawns a year break here, making it the first place in China to be awakened by the sun. 
Sharing the same continent with us, it feels like a different time and space. Located across the Sanjiang Plain from Russia, this place boasts the Great Northern Wilderness, the nation's granary. It also boasts Heixiazi Island, a wetland island teeming with black bears. It also houses the Hezhe people, a fishing community who wear fish skins as clothing.
This is the "King of Northern Highways" - G331 (Dandong-Altay), which spans 6 provinces and is about 9,333 km long. The northeastern section occupies about half of the entire highway. Today, I will introduce the two most exciting sections.
In the magnificent narrative of China's five thousand years, the story of the Northeast has long been written in the footer of a seemingly distant "side branch". 
However, from Nurhaci's establishment of the capital in Shenyang, to Zhang Zuolin leading the Fengtian warlords to the peak, from the September 18th Incident that kicked off the war of aggression against China, to the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea to defend the country, to the vigorous industrialization of the Northeast. 
As the wheel of history rolls forward, this land of white mountains and black waters has repeatedly rushed to the main stage of the nation's destiny with thrilling chapters. 
If you love history, why not join us to connect the dots along the historical veins. Shenyang Imperial Palace - Marshal Zhang's Mansion - China Eastern Railway Photo Gallery - September 18th History Museum - Site of the 731st Unit of the Japanese Invaders - Broken Yalu River Bridge, China Industrial Museum - Changchun Film Studio Museum.
Delve into every place that resonates with you and take you to savor the vicissitudes of history of this black land from the Qing Dynasty to modern times.
🔻Recommended route:
Depart from Shenyang | 8 days and 7 nights
8-Day Northeastern Tour for Parents | White Mountains and Black Waters, China-North Korea Border
Starting from ¥4880, 17 people registered. Register now
