The autumn in the Greater Khingan Range is absolutely wild!!!

Sisters! If you can only visit one place this autumn, I bet all my photography gear on recommending the Greater Khingan Range!! The autumn colors here aren’t a gentle gradient; it’s like splashing a palette of colors all over the mountains!! Starting in September, this is God’s lost golden corridor 🍂

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🔥【3 Days 2 Nights Essential Route】A must-save for the lazy!
Day 1: Hailar → Morigele River → Genhe
▪️The car window is a 4K frame, with birch forests along the way edged in gold
▪️Stay in a forest cabin in Genhe, where the Milky Way is within reach at night

Day 2: Genhe → Moerdaoga National Forest Park → Shiwei
▪️Ride a vintage train through 63 kilometers of colorful forest (highly recommend carriage No. 2!)
▪️Stand at the China-Russia border to see the boundary river reflecting the colorful forest

Day 3: Shiwei → Linjiangtun → Return to Hailar
▪️Get up early to shoot the border village in the morning mist, with cattle walking on fallen leaves—super healing

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📸【Iconic Photo Spots】You can take stunning shots even with your phone!
1️⃣ Moerdaoga Train Curve
✔️Capture the train turning with leaves swirling in the air
✔️Wear a red or white jacket for amazing color contrast

2️⃣ Olguya Reindeer Tribe
✔️Spend 20 yuan to buy moss and summon the deer for forest girl-style shots
✔️Remember to squat down to eye level with the reindeer for a story-rich gaze interaction

3️⃣ Bailu Island Viewing Platform
✔️Use a telephoto lens to shoot the S-shaped river winding around the golden island
✔️The light is softest at 4 PM, making the leaves look like they’re glowing

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🍂【Hidden Local Experiences Only Natives Know】
▶️Bring a sketchpad to paint in the birch forest (just a prop), instantly boosting your artistic vibe
▶️Go with a forest ranger early morning to find pine cones; roasting pine nuts smells so good it’ll make the kids next door jealous
▶️Stay in a Russian wooden log house, wrap yourself in a blanket at 3 AM to watch the starry sky fall

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🚗【Transport Pros and Cons】
✅ Rent an SUV for private car hire (500-600 RMB per day); high clearance is needed to reach hidden spots
❌ Don’t count on the bus! The schedule is so sparse it’s unbelievable
✅ Renting a car at Hailar Airport is the most convenient; book at least half a month in advance!

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👗【Outfit Tips】
▪️Big temperature differences! Use the onion layering method: thin down jacket + sweater + shirt
▪️Must-have Martin boots! The sound of stepping on leaves is super relaxing and they protect against mud
▪️Bring a ethnic-style scarf; just wrap it casually and you’re a runaway princess from the grasslands

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💡【Tips】
✔️September 20 to October 10 is the golden period; miss it and wait a whole year
✔️Bring a power bank! Signal is spotty along the way but you won’t stop taking photos
✔️Prepare cash! Some mountain stations only accept paper money

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It’s still not too late to book a room!
This burning fairy tale world is on limited-time display
When you stand among the golden leaves and hear the sound of leaves breaking underfoot,
you’ll understand what I mean—autumn in the Greater Khingan Range is absolutely winning!