Best Photography Spots of Scenic Mountains and Waters

——An autumn fairy tale in China’s Forest Capital, explore Lesser Khingan for just 2,500 RMB per person!

📅 Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrive in Yichun → Wuying National Forest Park → Stay in Tangwang River
Day 2: Tangwang River Forest and Strange Stones Scenic Area → Jinshan Deer Park → Stay in Yichun City
Day 3: Shangganling Creek Water Park → Return trip

💰 Budget Breakdown (for 2 people)
✅ Transportation: 2,000 RMB (airfare/high-speed train + local car rental)
✅ Accommodation: 1,200 RMB (2 nights in forest homestay/four-star hotel)
✅ Activities: 1,000 RMB (tickets + experiences)
✅ Food: 800 RMB (Northeast specialty meals + wild mountain flavors)

🌲 Daily Detailed Guide
📍 Day 1: Explore the Hometown of Red Pine
🚗 Transportation: Yichun Forest Capital Airport → Wuying National Forest Park (car rental about 200 RMB/one way)
🏨 Recommended Stay: Tangwang River Forest Homestay (with floor-to-ceiling window view room about 500 RMB/night)
🎯 Highlights:

Wuying National Forest Park (ticket 60 RMB): Stroll through Asia’s largest red pine virgin forest, check in at the “Heavenly Lake” reflection, and encounter chipmunks!
Forest Mini Train (50 RMB/person): A vintage experience through the forest sea, especially dreamy when autumn yellow leaves cover the tracks.
🍜 Must-Try Food: Forest area wild vegetable buns, iron pot stewed cold water fish (about 60 RMB per person)

📍 Day 2: Strange Stones + Cute Deer Healing Day
🚗 Transportation: Tangwang River → Forest and Strange Stones Scenic Area (self-drive/car rental about 1 hour)
🏨 Recommended Stay: Yichun Ginza Hotel (city four-star about 400 RMB/night)
🎯 Highlights:

Tangwang River Forest and Strange Stones Scenic Area (ticket 80 RMB): Stunning volcanic rock formations, climb the “One Line Sky” to overlook the colorful forest sea.
Jinshan Deer Park (ticket 30 RMB): Hand-feed sika deer (corn kernels 5 RMB/bag), capture Japanese-style prairie shots anytime!
🍜 Must-Try Food: Yichun blueberry feast, hazel mushroom stewed chicken (about 80 RMB per person)

📍 Day 3: Creek Forest Light Hiking
🎯 Highlights:

Shangganling Creek Water Park (free): Walk along the wooden plank road through the birch forest, October’s golden autumn foliage looks like an oil painting.
Local Market Shopping: Buy wild blueberry dried fruit, pine nuts, and other mountain products (cost about 200 RMB)
🚗 Return Suggestion: Depart for Yichun Airport after lunch (allow 2 hours for travel)

⚠️ Pitfall Tips
❌ Late September to early October is the best autumn viewing period, but National Day prices double! It’s recommended to avoid peak week.
❌ Large temperature difference in the forest area (20℃ daytime / 5℃ night), bring windproof jacket + thermal underwear.
✅ Rent cars from official platforms (about 500 RMB/day), some scenic spots have no direct public transport.

📸 Recommended Photo Spots
1️⃣ Wuying Forest Mini Train curve (rail + red leaves)
2️⃣ Jinshan Deer Park at 4 PM (backlit deer silhouette)
3️⃣ Tangwang River Strange Stones Scenic Area “Tree and Stone Dependence” viewing platform

✨ 5,000 RMB to cover the entire autumn in Lesser Khingan!
This guide focuses on “slow travel,” perfect for city dwellers wanting to avoid crowds and immerse in nature. If you want to add rafting or skiing, adjust the season accordingly!