The summer in Heilongjiang is just too cool

With the arrival of summer, people flock to the beaches and mountains to escape the heat. However, there is a place that shows a different charm in summer, and that is Heilongjiang! A province blessed with unique natural conditions for cooling off. Mohe At latitude 53 degrees, Mohe, the northernmost point of China, has only a few hours of darkness in summer. The long daylight is accompanied by cool summer days, and the birch forests of the Greater Khingan Range surround the small town. The summer in Mohe is very short, only from July to early August. As soon as autumn begins, it quickly turns cold. The Wusuli Shoal at the China-Russia border in summer, the islands embraced by river bays, are lush with greenery. Forests, rivers, meadows, and wetlands are all a vibrant green, presenting a view that is as picturesque as poetry. The surrounding mountains encircle Beihong Village, the true northernmost point of China's territory, with idyllic and tranquil rural scenery. Coming to the livelier Beiji Village, almost everything here is related to the north, including the northernmost post office, where you can send a postcard from the northernmost point of the motherland. Mudanjiang A southern city in the north amidst forests and snowfields, nestled between white mountains and black waters, and known for its abundance of fish and rice. The Mudanjiang River runs through the city, with vast forests surrounding it. Jingpo Lake is lush with vegetation and brimming with greenery, and it also features geological wonders such as the volcanic crater forest and lava tunnels. The Diaoshuilou Waterfall during the flood season is turbulent and roars with the rush of water. The deeper you go into the volcanic crater forest park, the cooler it gets, and the forest is extremely high in negative oxygen ions. The caves in the mountains are as cool as natural refrigerators. Gagandaqi Although Gagandaqi belongs to the territory of Inner Mongolia, it is located in the capital of the Greater Khingan Range area of Heilongjiang and is known as the Pearl of the Forest Sea. It has the most prosperous streets in the entire Greater Khingan Range forest area. The former logging site of the Oroqen people still has the Railway Heroes Monument standing in Beishan Park. The development of the green ocean is not easy. The area around the small town is dotted with Scotch pines and birches, and in the past two summers, more tourists have poured in to escape the heat. Fuyuan Fuyuan, the easternmost border town of the motherland, is located at the confluence of the Heilongjiang, Wusuli, and Songhua Rivers. In early July, during the hot summer days, long clothes and pants are still essential. At two o'clock in the morning, you can already see the sunrise at Dongji Square. The wetlands of Heixiazi Island are crisscrossed with rivers and lakes. Climbing the Dongji Pagoda, you can take in the unique wetland scenery of Heixiazi Island at a glance. Yichun A hidden paradise deep in the Lesser Khingan Range, a peaceful small town on the China-Russia border. Yichun is a city of forests, with an urban forest coverage rate of over 80%, home to the world's largest virgin Korean pine forest, truly deserving the title of 'Forest Capital of China.' The average summer temperature stays around 20°C. The Xing'an Forest Park is surrounded by undulating peaks, and the observation tower on the mountain top offers a panoramic view of the forest city of Yichun. The sea of clouds at sunrise around three or four in the morning seems to carry a fairy-like aura. The Jinshan Deer Garden, surrounded by mountains, is like a fairyland with deer roaming like forest sprites. The Wudai Highway, a forest road shaded by layers of trees, and the winding path along the stream, nestled against the mountains and water, make for a very comfortable self-drive experience.