Mao'ergou in Yichun | The Ceiling of Autumn Scenery (with Strategy)

The Ceiling of Autumn Scenery (with Strategy). Yichun, known as the City of Forests, is the birthplace of the Wuhua Mountain landscape. Come autumn, the mountains are blanketed in red, and the forests are dyed in layers, resembling a colorful tapestry. Today, follow Xi Rong into the autumnal Mao'ergou National Forest Park in Yichun, and if you like it, save it for later ➤Brief Introduction to Mao'ergou Located in Jiayin County, southwest of Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province, at the northern foot of the Lesser Xing'an Range, Mao'ergou is a deep valley formed by plate movement and compression millions of years ago. It boasts the forest and sea scenery of the Lesser Xing'an Range, with dense forests and pure streams, and is famous for its magnificent natural scenery. The scenic area integrates the beauty of mountains, forests, water, secluded pools, and waterfalls, and is known as the 'Little Jiuzhaigou of the North.' When autumn sweeps through Mao'ergou, the colors of purple and pink intermingle, red with green, yellow and brown embrace each other, with the right intensity and spread across the mountains and fields in a colorful display. If Yichun is reputed as the 'Maple Leaf Capital of China,' then Mao'ergou is the best place in Yichun to appreciate the maple leaves. In this beautiful natural scenery, you can freely capture the enchanting landscape paintings, with morning mist lingering and the evening sunset glow, it's simply a paradise for photography enthusiasts and a playground for hikers ➤Scenic Area Level: AAAA ➤Best Travel Time: May to October ➤Best Time to Appreciate Autumn: September 20th to early October ➤Main Attractions Mao'ergou Waterfall, Fairy Pool, Black Dragon Pool, Dayu Valley, Prince Peak, Three-tiered Pool, Wild Pigeon Peak, Danfeng Spring, Town Pool Stone, etc. ➤Recommended Self-driving Route Harbin → Yichun → Tangwang River → Jiayin → Mao'ergou ➤Suggested Tour Duration: 2~3 days ➤Address: Xiangyang Township, Jiayin County, Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province ➤Ticket Price: 65 RMB, sightseeing car 20 RMB ➤Opening Hours: 8:00~17:00 ➤Delicious Local Flavors Northeastern specialties such as chicken stewed with mushrooms, sauerkraut with white meat, stewed eggplant with potatoes, the famous local specialty Xiaoshi mutton soup, and wild hazelnuts, walnuts, etc., picked from the mountains ➤Accommodation ❶ Inside the scenic area: There are Mao'ergou hotels, homestays, etc., but the prices are relatively high ❷ Outside the scenic area: Includes various hotels and hostels in Yichun city area, with relatively cheaper prices ❸ Close to Jiayin County, it's also a good choice to stay in Jiayin after touring, to experience the charm of the border town, a very beautiful place ➤Transportation ❶ It is recommended to self-drive and navigate to Mao'ergou National Forest Park in Jiayin County, which is 67 kilometers from Jiayin County and 230 kilometers from Yichun ❷ Public transportation: Group tours can be organized in Yichun City or Jiayin County ➤Recommended Reason The scenic area has overlapping mountains and beautiful scenery, some of which really resemble Jiuzhaigou, hence the nickname 'Little Jiuzhaigou of the North' ➤Tips ❶ Strong ultraviolet rays, sun protection and moisturizing measures must be in place ❷ Large temperature difference between morning and evening, windproof, cold-proof, and warm clothing is necessary ❸ Mao'ergou scenic area is along the Heilongjiang riverside highway, it is recommended to come by self-driving, the scenery along the way is absolutely beautiful ❹ Due to climate reasons, it is necessary to pay attention to the real-time information released by the official Yichun authorities to grasp the best time to appreciate the maple leaves each year ❺ In autumn, the trees are dry, do not use fire or smoke in the wild during the tour, forest fire safety is very important ❣️Hope this guide is useful to you, I am Xi Rong, follow me for more exciting content!!