Exploring St. Sophia Cathedral
by Minke1234
Feb 13, 2022
Loop Route:
【Day1-3】Beijing → Arxan National Forest Park → Overnight at Arxan Hongjia Hotel 🌲
📍Arxan Address: Arxan City, Hinggan League, Inner Mongolia
【Day4】Travel to Erguna → Overnight at Erguna Beiyan Hotel 🏕️
【Day5】Erguna Wetland → Nine Turns and Eighteen Bends → Arctic Village Scenic Area 🌊
👉 Must-do: Ewenki Reindeer Park + Birch Forest + Cruise Check-in
【Day6-7】Journey to China's Northernmost Points 🇨🇳
① Magical Beihong Village
② First Bend of Heilongjiang River
③ Wusuli Shoal
④ Check-in at China's Northernmost Point
【Day8】Transfer to Harbin → Stay at Central Street Homestay 🏨
🚂 Experience the viral green-painted train
【Day9】Harbin City Tour 🎠
① Sophia Square
② St. Sophia Cathedral (Excellent Russian-style charm)
③ Songhua River Cableway (Panoramic city views)
《Day10》Harbin Central Street → Beijing
🔥【Top 5 Must-Do】🔥
1️⃣ Arxan National Forest Park: Volcanic landscapes + fairy-tale forests
2️⃣ Arctic Village/Beihong Village: Mysterious northernmost villages of China
3️⃣ First Bend of Heilongjiang River: Majestic winding border scenery
4️⃣ St. Sophia Cathedral: Landmark of the "Oriental Little Paris"
5️⃣ Songhua River Sightseeing Cableway: Aerial views of Ice City
💡 【Tips】
✔️ Bring sunscreen + jacket for August trips (large temperature differences)
✔️ Rent "water-splashing-to-ice" props for photos in Arctic Village
✔️ Recommended to charter a car from Arxan to Erguna
✔️ Must-try: Harbin Central Street's red sausage and Ma Dieer ice cream!
⏰ Best Time: August-September (Perfect summer escape) ❄️
💰 Estimated Cost: ~3-5k RMB per person
Save this Northeast China loop guide and explore China's northernmost wonders together! ❤️
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