Heilongjiang Yichun | Visiting in the off-season from June to July is truly delightful, fewer people and beautiful scenery

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22℃ summer🌲, a natural oxygen bar with over 96% forest coverage! Wander through the red pine forest sea, feed the deer, soak in hot springs—fewer crowds, stunning views, and affordable prices～
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🌟Why visit Yichun in June-July?
1. Fewer people, beautiful scenery: Avoid the summer crowds and enjoy the secret forest paradise all to yourself, with cheaper tickets and accommodation!💰
2. Cool paradise: Average daily temperature around 22℃, over 10℃ cooler than the south, a natural air-conditioned room❄️.
3. Exclusive scenery: Late rhododendron bloom in June + peak greenery in July, see two kinds of forest aesthetics in one trip🌸🌳.
4. Cute pet interaction: Golden Mountain Deer Park’s playful deer, feeding corn kernels is super healing🦌.
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🏞️Top recommended attractions
1. Tangwang River Forest and Strange Rock Scenic Area (5A Level · Masterpiece of Nature)
📍Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💡Highlights: 35,000 hectares of primeval forest hiding thousands of strange rocks! Check in at “One Line Sky” and “Eagle Rock,” climb the observation tower to hear the pine waves, with an abundance of negative oxygen ions🌿.
⏰Opening hours: 7:30-17:30
🎫Tickets: 90 RMB (additional 30 RMB for observation tower)
✨Magical experiences:
- Early morning hike along the “Oxygen Bar Corridor,” with light filtering through rock crevices for a dreamy photo📸;
- Evening camping and stargazing, the Milky Way arch visible to the naked eye🌌.
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2. Wuying National Forest Park (Hometown of Red Pine · Forest Blockbuster)
📍Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💡Highlights: Asia’s largest red pine primeval forest! Embrace the 500-year-old “Red Pine King,” with Tian Ci Lake’s reflection like a Swiss fairy tale🌲.
⏰Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
🎫Tickets: 80 RMB
✨Secret photo spots:
- Arrive before 7 AM at Tian Ci Lake to capture morning mist drifting over the lake, the true Land of Oz!
- Feed chipmunks by the forest train🐿️ (bring sunflower seeds, do not feed the deer).
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3. Jinshan Deer Park (China’s Nara · Forest Healing)
📍Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
💡Highlights: Over 200 sika deer strolling on mountain stream lawns! Carry a bag of corn kernels, deer will nuzzle your palm for adorable photos🦌.
⏰Opening hours: 7:00-17:00
🎫Tickets: 48 RMB
✨Tips:
- Deer gather by the creek from 3-4 PM, with stunning light and shadow;
- Camping overnight is allowed, fall asleep to the sound of deer calls⛺️.
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4. Shangganling Creek Water Park (High-altitude Walkway · Forest Lung Cleanse)
📍Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐
💡Highlights: 96% forest coverage! Climb the wooden walkway to overlook the forest sea, occasionally spotting squirrels carrying pine cones🌳.
🎫Tickets: 40 RMB
✨Walking route:
Entrance → Creek Trail → High-altitude Walkway → Russian Style Garden (colorful wooden houses perfect for photos)🏡.
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🍖Food Highlights
1. Baoyu Snow Pork Hotpot: Forest-raised black pork, hotpot with sauerkraut so fragrant you’ll stomp your feet🐖!
2. River Fish Feast: Freshly caught sturgeon/carp from Jiayin, soup so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows raise🐟.
3. Iron Pot Stew: Mountain chicken + wild mushrooms + corn cakes, the aroma of firewood stove is intoxicating🍲.
4. Jiufeng Mountain Health Feast: Lily steamed buns + deer medicine stew, food and medicine combined for great health benefits🍃.
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🚗2-day magical itinerary
Day 1: Forest Adventure
08:00 Tangwang River Stone Forest to shoot “One Line Sky”📸 → 12:00 Eat iron pot stew → 14:00 Wuying to embrace the Red Pine King🌲 → 18:00 Stay in a forest homestay and soak in hot springs♨️
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Day 2: Deer Healing
06:00 Jinzu Peak to watch the sea of clouds sunrise☀️ → 09:00 Jinshan Deer Park to feed deer🦌 → 13:00 Jiufeng Mountain strawberry picking + health feast🍓 → 16:00 Return trip with blueberries (10 RMB/box!)🫐
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🏡Accommodation recommendations
- Forest cabins: Open the window to see greenery (around Wuying/Tangwang River, 300-600 RMB)🌳.
- City hotels: Convenient transportation (Yichun International Hotel, from 200 RMB)🏨.
- Camping fans: Jinshan Deer Park lawn campsite (50 RMB/tent)⛺️.
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💡Travel tips
1. Clothing guide: Short sleeves + light jacket (big temperature difference between morning and evening), non-slip hiking shoes👟;
2. Mosquito protection: Many forest insects, bring mosquito repellent + long pants🦟;
3. Transportation: 3.5 hours self-drive from Harbin, or fly to Yichun Lindu Airport✈️, attractions are scattered so car rental recommended (about 500 RMB/day);
4. Hidden perks: Many scenic spots offer half-price tickets in June, with additional discounts for students🎫!