The breathtaking autumn colors of Yichun are here with a secret autumn viewing guide!

China's northernmost fairy tale forest!
🍁 The ultimate autumn scenery in the northern border! The forests are dyed like an oil painting!
📍 Address: Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province
🚗 Travel tips: Recommended to drive yourself or hire a car, the scenery along the way is stunning

1️⃣ Tangwang River Forest and Strange Stones Scenic Area
A magical combination of volcanic lava and red pine forest! Every photo looks like a National Geographic cover
📸 Tips: The strange stone beach is most beautiful with light and shadow at 4 PM, bring a wide-angle lens for better shots

2️⃣ Wuying National Forest Park
Asia's largest original red pine forest! Ride a small train through a golden tunnel
🦌 Hidden activity: Walk deeper to encounter a herd of reindeer, remember to bring carrots

3️⃣ Jiayin Dinosaur Geopark
A Cretaceous paradise on the border! The dinosaur sculptures are super impressive
🌉 Nearby check-in: The China-Russia border river Heilongjiang, opposite is a Russian village

🍂 Must-photograph autumn spots:
✔️ Xing'an Forest Park Observation Deck (panoramic view)
✔️ Jinshan Deer Park (elk + red leaves in one frame)

🍲 Food recommendations:
• Red pine nut stewed forest frog (autumn exclusive)
• Wild blueberry jam with rye bread
• Iron pot stewed goose (amazing with frozen tofu)

⚠️ Pitfall prevention guide:
• Late September to early October is the best viewing period
• Large temperature difference in the mountains, bring down jackets + warm packs
• Some sections have no signal, download offline maps in advance

Post by LEILA MAY | Oct 19, 2025

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