Mohe Travel Guide
Mohe in Heilongjiang Province, located at the northern extremity of China, bordering Russia, is the prefecture that has the highest latitude in China. Mohe is nicknamed "China's Arctic Town", and it is the only place in China where people are able to enjoy the atmospheric phenomena of the aurora borealis and the midnight sun. The best location for tourists to see these marvelous spectacles is Arctic Village.
Mohe Prefecture is located to the north of the Greater Hinggan Mountains and on the south bank of the Upper Heilong Jiang ('Black Dragon River', also known as the Amur). Being surrounded by splendid mountains and rivers, Mohe is famous for its picturesque scenery.
The Heilongjiang, which gives its name to China's most northerly province, is the great boundary river between China and Russia. It is the 11th longest river in the world and the third-longest in China (its source is in Mongolia and mouth in Russia). The river is first called the Amur in Mohe in Mohe (upstream it is known as the Argun), and its water is clear and fast-flowing. Along its banks, the scenery is charming and wild. You can see a large stone tablet there, on which there are four Chinese characters which mean 'the northern end of China'. The ancient forest around Mohe is dense with trees. This is the place where tourists like to make their camping expeditions.
Mohe is famous for its historical relics from the time of the Qing Dynasty (1368–1911) and the period of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1937–1945).
Mohe is also famous for its abundant natural resources. Mohe has more than 100 years of history in gold mining. The "Golden Path" and "Rouge River" are famous gold mining areas.
Mohe is home to many rare animals like sika deer, wild boars, brown bears, snow hares, pheasants, sables, roe deer, reindeer, red deer, and others. Mohe is a great place for hunting and fishing. The cold-water fish in the Heilong River is highly commended by international tourists. Mohe also has plants used for brewing wines and other drinks, and there are more than three hundred kinds of valuable herb medicines there, which contribute a lot to Chinese medicine.
Top Thing to Do in Mohe
The Arctic Village is the major attraction to see in Mohe. The overall atmosphere of Arctic Village is very relaxing due to the quintessential homes and chic commercial establishments. This place is also labeled as China’s North Pole because of its undeniable splendor, especially when the area is covered with a thick layer of snow. During winter, this place looks more like a fantasy land because of its picturesque view.
Things to do in the Arctic Village are to see the snow scenery or see locals catch fish in the icy river.
Weather in Mohe
Mohe is the northernmost city in China and has the coldest weather in China. It has a long winter which is dry and extremely cold. During summer Mohe has most of its rainfall and the longest days in China. Weather changes frequently during spring and autumn, and temperatures often experience a sharp drop during autumn. As a result, the best time for traveling to Mohe is in summer, unless you are coming to see the winter scenery.
Summer in Mohe is very short and seems to only last for about half a month around the middle of July. Mohe is known as "the Sleepless Town" because of its long days and short nights during summer. The longest daytime can reach 19 hours. The most important thing is that tourists will have the chance to witness the charm of the northern lights in Arctic Village. Mohe is the only place where people are able to witness the northern lights in China.
Recommended Attraction: Arctic Village, Yanzigou
Mohe in winter is severely cold, and lasts for a long period, from September to May. Therefore, if you have decided to visit Mohe during winter, you’d better bring more than enough warm gear. Your mobile phone, camera, and other electronic equipment might not work in the cold weather. During winter, the most interesting things are the vast snowscape, the ice lanterns in Mohe, and the ice sculpture exhibitions.