Yanji, Changbai, Snow Town, Mohe | 9-Day Trip to the North

The aurora in Mohe has taken over my social media feed, it's so beautiful! It's like a romantic painting created by nature with vibrant colors and magical brushstrokes. Mohe, a mysterious place located at the northernmost tip of China, is a treasure hidden by nature.
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❄️Best time to visit Mohe (Aurora)
From December to February, Mohe is in the polar night period, making it relatively easier to see the aurora.
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❄️9-Day Itinerary
DAY 1: Tour Jilin City
DAY 2: Jilin - Rime Corridor - Korean Folk Village - Internet-famous Wall - Food Tour - Stay in Yanji
DAY 3: Yanji - Laolike Lake Secret Land - Horse-drawn Sled - Encounter Reindeer - Glacier Night Fishing - Internet-famous Fireworks - Volcanic Hot Spring - Erdao
DAY 4: Erdao - Extreme Cold Rime Rafting - Changbai Mountain Scenic Area - Tianchi - Lvyuantan - Dunhua
DAY 5: Dunhua - Fairy Tale World - VLOG Video - Snow Bonfire - Snow Town
DAY 6: Snow Town - Dreamy Ice and Snow Walkway - Snow Country Train - Mohe
DAY 7: Mohe - Northernmost Outpost - Christmas Village - Northernmost Post Office - Seven Star Square - Stay in Beiji Village
DAY 8: Beiji - Cross the Pristine Birch Forest - Longjiang First Bay - Wusuli Shoal - Golden Rooster Crown Square - Shenzhou North Pole - Internet-famous Fireworks - Stay in Beiji Village
DAY 9: Beiji Village - Ice and Snow Reindeer - Beiji Ice Sculpture - Return from Mohe
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❄️Must-visit Attractions
✔️Rime Corridor: Located on the banks of the Songhua River, it's a great place to admire the rime spectacle.
✔️Korean Folk Village: Experience rich Korean folk culture and enjoy unique ethnic customs.
✔️Laolike Lake Snow Ridge Secret Land: Thick snow covers the area, with small wooden houses deep in the forest and various ice and snow activities. You may have the chance to interact closely with reindeer.
✔️Changbai Mountain Scenic Area: Admire the magnificent views of Tianchi, Lvyuantan, and Changbai Icefall, and feel the grandeur of nature.
✔️Snow Town: The fairy tale-like Bear Ridge, snow mushrooms, and snow houses look especially photogenic under the night lights. Stroll along the ice and snow walkway, as if in a fairy tale world, and join the snow party at night.
✔️Mohe: A mysterious place, feel the solemnity of the northernmost outpost, check in at Christmas Village to find Santa Claus and reindeer, send postcards with blessings to your loved ones from the northernmost post office, and join the bonfire party at Seven Star Square at night.
✔️Beiji Village: Cross the pristine birch forest, like a Nordic forest in a dream, and you may have the chance to see the romantic aurora at night!
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❄️Accommodation
Mohe County: The accommodation conditions in the county are relatively better, with hotels and inns to choose from, and the prices are reasonable.
Beiji Village and Beihong Village: Mostly homestays, the room facilities may not be very complete, but you can deeply experience the local customs. The hotel is recommended to be the four-diamond Suojin in Beiji Village, with good reviews. First of all, the location is very convenient, about 10 minutes' walk to Beiji Star Square, and the commercial street is just across the street. The price is very reasonable, and the rooms are more spacious compared to other hotels. The facilities have a nostalgic feel and are very cozy. The only downside is that the breakfast variety is relatively limited.
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✈️Transportation: You can fly directly to Mohe, but the ticket prices are slightly higher. It's recommended to fly directly to Harbin and then take the Snow Country Train to Mohe. There are many train options, and the scenery along the way is really beautiful.
🚗Travel: It's recommended to book a car or join a tour in advance when traveling in Mohe, as the attractions are far apart, especially in winter when the temperature in Mohe is low, requiring high driving skills.
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❄️Mohe Travel Tips
The temperature is cold in winter, so keeping warm is the top priority.
🔹Thermal underwear, sweaters, down jackets, and windbreakers are important for outdoor warmth.
🔹Non-slip snow boots with thick insoles and socks to keep your feet warm and prevent slipping.
🔹Scarves, gloves, hats, and masks to reduce skin exposure and resist the cold.