Many friends are planning trips to Yichun lately. It’s true that there are many fun places to visit, especially in autumn when the scenery is stunning. Here’s a travel guide for autumn in Yichun.
1. Homes in the Forest
Stumble upon a fairytale town in the Emerald Wilderness
Yichun, a truly refreshing city, is China’s only “Forest Capital.” With a forest coverage rate of 85%, this small city is surrounded by many national-level natural parks, demonstrating its abundant ecological resources.
As the first national park in Yichun, the 5A-rated Tangwanghe Forest Sea and Strange Rocks Scenic Area, the boundless forest sea and magnificent natural strange rocks shine brilliantly together. A rushing stream runs through the forest, the source of the Tangwanghe River. In this natural oxygen bar, you can witness the unique scenery of “trees growing on rocks and rocks hidden in the forest.” The peaks in the scenic area either rise from the ground, tall and dangerous, with steep, sheer walls; or they are scattered in the forest, delicate and exquisite, and full of charm.
If you ask a local for recommendations, Shangganling Creek National Forest Park would definitely be on the list. Here you can find forests, wetlands, streams, and meadows, making everyone who visits feel like they’re in a fairyland. The rolling mountains and majestic pines compose a beautiful picture. The colorful wooden houses complement the majestic green, which is truly pleasing to the eye and leaves visitors reluctant to leave.
Wuyuan National Forest Park, China’s largest and most complete red pine primeval forest park, is a must-see. The forest park is densely vegetated, and the coolness here is something people from the south can’t imagine. Your skin breathes with ease, as if you’ve stepped into a natural air conditioner. Ascend the park’s Guan Tao Tower and immerse yourself in nature, overlooking the pine sea and taking a deep breath of fresh air. This is enough to shed all your fatigue and replace it with a sense of lightness and joy.
2. Feel the Nature
Have a love affair with nature in the Forest Capital
Yichun, in northern Heilongjiang Province, is a place with few people and beautiful scenery. Encounter healing deer in picturesque surroundings, admire the wetlands’ flower sea, drive along forest roads… Experience the wonders and beauty of Yichun.
Jinshan Deer Park is home to wild red deer, with a large red deer population. You can get up close and personal with these adorable creatures. Surrounded by mountains with a unique landscape, you can stroll along the forest paths, admiring the colorful natural scenery, or climb to the top of the mountain to overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire Deer Park. In the morning or evening, the sunlight bathes the mountains, as if the whole world is painted in gold.
Xinqing National Wetland Park, with its pristine beauty, is also known as the home of the Siberian Crane. Walk along the wooden boardwalk in the wetland, where lakes, rivers, trees, swamps, and forests blend seamlessly together. In the autumn wetlands, birds are the lively finishing touch of nature. You will see numerous photography enthusiasts quietly capturing those wings spread, freezing their graceful figures. Autumn is truly the best time to visit the wetland park to see birds.
Roads in Yichun run in all directions, making it a perfect destination for self-driving tours. Drive along the smooth Northern Forest Scenic Corridor and experience the beauty and surprises along the way. The 120-kilometer Wudai Road is recommended. Located on the way from Yichun City to Dailing District, it is known as “Heilongjiang’s most beautiful forest road.”
Xing’an Tower is located on the top of Nanshan Mountain in Yichun District, with an elevation of over 600 meters. To see the sea of clouds, you can ascend Xing’an Tower early and wait for the sun to rise slowly from the sea of clouds. Standing at the top of Xing’an Tower, you can overlook the entire city of Yichun. On the other side, you can see the undulating mountains, stretching endlessly, giving you a feeling of “looking at the sky in every direction and feeling at ease.”
3. A Feast for the Tongue
Enjoy a mountain delicacy that is hard to find in the city
Yichun, surrounded by mountains and rivers, is a famous health resort city. The delicious delicacies bestowed upon it by the pure nature not only taste great but also have excellent health benefits for the body. Today, we take you to taste the unique cuisine of Yichun.
When you come to Yichun, you can’t miss the famous Baoyu Snow Pig hotpot. The snow pigs raised in the mountains eat wild fruits and vegetables and drink mountain spring water, making them top-tier meat products in the world.
Unlike ordinary pork, snow pig meat is fragrant but not greasy. Combined with local ingredients such as wood ear, mushrooms, tofu, and vegetables, snow pig hotpot has a unique aroma. Even a sip of the soup is incredibly delicious.
The vast forests have made Yichun a treasure trove of mountain delicacies and wild vegetables. Xing’an Mountain Delicacy Feast allows you to experience the ultimate taste of nature in Yichun, “the home in the forest.”
The feast is made with local specialties such as iron sparrow, yellow mushroom, day lily, monkey head mushroom, and wild vegetables. It is fresh, delicious, and full of natural flavor.
After savoring mountain delicacies, be sure to try the local famous honeyed venison. As a local specialty, venison is tender, delicious, lean, and rich in protein, beneficial to the human body. Almost every restaurant in Yichun serves venison, each with its own unique preparation. Be sure to try it!
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