4 Days and 3 Nights Exploring Qiqihar! A Must-Visit Autumn Fairy Tale for the Whole Family

Is winter the only fun season in Northeast China? In September, Qiqihar offers clear skies, gentle clouds, and colorful forests. Bring the whole family for a spontaneous autumn trip! 🍂👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

✨Day 1: Start Your Romantic Autumn Journey✨

⏰ Morning: Zhalong Nature Reserve
📍 Address: Zhalong Town, Tiefeng District, Qiqihar
This is not just a Red-crowned Crane reserve but also a masterpiece of Northeast China’s autumn scenery! Golden reeds paired with soaring red-crowned cranes make for stunning photos 📸
🚗 Transportation: About 1 hour by car; renting a car is recommended for convenience
⏳ Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Don’t miss the crane release shows at 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM!)

🍽️ Must-try Iron Pot Stew: Hometown Crane Farmhouse
🌰 Lots of local specialties! Recommended dishes: fish pot + corn pancakes
☎️ Remember to book your table in advance~

🌆 Afternoon: Longsha Park
🌳 The most romantic city walk route in autumn
🎢 Plenty of amusement facilities, perfect for kids!

🌙 Evening: Central Street Night Market
🍢 Eat to your heart’s content for about 20 RMB per person! Highly recommend grilled cold noodles and rock sugar hawthorn
🌃 Night market + Russian architecture create an amazing atmosphere

✨Day 2: Cultural and Leisure Day✨

⏰ Morning: Mingyue Island
🛳️ Fun boat tour included in the ticket price
🏯 Ancient-style buildings perfect for Hanfu photo shoots

🍽️ Must-order at Lao Bukui Flavor Restaurant:
🥩 Guobaorou (Sweet and Sour Pork) 💯 Authentic and delicious!

🌆 Afternoon: Qiqihar City Museum
🎫 Free admission! Closed on Mondays, so don’t go on that day
🧸 Regular children’s interactive activities available

🌙 Stay: Beiguo Hot Spring Hotel
♨️ Japanese-style hot springs + children’s water play area, very thoughtful
💫 Recommended to book a room with a private hot spring~

✨Day 3: Embrace Nature✨

⏰ Morning: Nianzishan
🍁 Best time to see red leaves starts in late September
📸 Wearing white or light-colored clothes is recommended for better photos

🌆 Afternoon: Laodong Lake
🛶 Boating is super cheap! 30 RMB/hour
🎣 Fishing allowed in the lake area (bring your own gear)

🌙 Barbecue at Jingang Mountain is a blast!
🍖 Must-try lamb skewers + grilled heart tubes
🌶️ Slightly spicy is already very flavorful!

💡 Practical Tips:
1️⃣ Big temperature difference between morning and night! Dress in layers
2️⃣ Arrive early to secure a good spot for the red-crowned crane release show
3️⃣ Northeast Chinese dishes are very generous in portion size! Order less

💰 Budget Reference (per person):
Accommodation 600 + Food 400 + Tickets 300 + Transportation 300 = About 1600 RMB

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