Winter Yichun Trip | Little Nara at 47°N
by Serendipity_Avery_42
Jan 2, 2025
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
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