Jiamusi-Jixi-Mudanjiang 8-Day Tour: I didn't expect it to be even more intense than a breakup.
by Carter Michael Mike
Nov 19, 2024
Mudanjiang is literally a masterpiece of nature! 🎨 The golden forests look like silk kissed by sunlight, and the rivers are as clear as mirrors, reflecting the colorful mountains into a fairy tale world~ Standing before such beautiful forest scenery, you’ll be so moved you won’t find words! 😭
This is a painstakingly compiled Mudanjiang travel guide. If you’re planning an autumn trip, quickly bookmark it! 👇
📍Tour Route:
8:00 Depart from Mudanjiang Station → 40-minute drive to Jingpo Lake → Walk around the lake and take photos → 11:00 Arrive at Diaoshuilou Waterfall → After lunch, head to Volcano Crater Forest Park → 15:00 Climb to the viewing platform for a panoramic view → 17:00 Return to the city
🎯 Must-Visit Attractions:
1️⃣ Jingpo Lake Autumn Corridor
- Location: Ning’an City, Mudanjiang
- The lake water is crystal clear, and the autumn forests on both sides are colorful. Every snapshot is wallpaper-worthy!
2️⃣ Diaoshuilou Waterfall
- Location: Inside Jingpo Lake Scenic Area
- Known as the number one waterfall in Northeast China, with a 68-meter drop that’s breathtakingly powerful!
3️⃣ Volcano Crater Forest Viewing Platform
- Location: The highest point in Volcano Crater Forest Park
- 360-degree unobstructed view of the entire golden forest, stunning beyond words!
🚘 Transportation Tips:
✔ Driving yourself is the most comfortable! The scenery along the way is tear-jerkingly beautiful, stop and shoot anytime
✔ Car rental with driver costs about 300 RMB/day
✔ Public transport is limited, not highly recommended
🏡 Accommodation Recommendations:
City guesthouses offer great value! Average price 150-200 RMB/night, booking one week in advance is advised
💰 Ticket Information:
- Jingpo Lake: 100 RMB/person
- Volcano Crater Forest Park: 60 RMB/person
- Students, remember to bring your ID for great discounts!
💡 Editor’s Private Tips:
☑️ Wear sneakers! Fallen leaves pile up in the forest, so anti-slip is key
☑️ From 5-7 AM, Jingpo Lake is shrouded in fairy-like mist, don’t oversleep and miss it
☑️ Big temperature difference between morning and night, bring a down jacket and you won’t regret it
☑️ Power bank is a must! You won’t want to stop taking beautiful photos
☑️ Bring some snacks, dining options in the scenic area are limited
☑️ Spray mosquito repellent! The woods are full of “little rascals”
☑️ Wear bright-colored clothes for top-notch photo effects
☑️ Rainy days are even more magical! Rising mist creates an amazing atmosphere
☑️ If the weather is good, use a drone to capture panoramic shots
☑️ Don’t forget to try authentic Northeast Chinese cuisine, Guobaorou (sweet and sour pork) is legendary!
📸 Best Photo Season: Mid-October (tested last year, absolutely stunning!)
Not sure if you feel the same, but facing such beauty, even your heartbeat speeds up unconsciously~ 💓
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