Thought I was in Jiuzhaigou! Actually, this is the Forest Capital - Yichun

**🌲 Core Experience: Immersive Primeval Forest** * **Wuying National Forest Park**: Home of Korean pines, hike through 400-year-old ancient tree groves, climb the Guantao Tower for a panoramic view of the forest sea. * **Tangwanghe Forest Sea & Strange Stones**: Forest + granite stone forest wonders (like "One-Line Sky" and "Arhat Turtle"), boardwalk traverses two marvels. * **Shangganling Xishui Park**: Light hiking and stream exploration, visit deer park and virgin forest, quiet with fewer crowds. * **Maolangou**: "Little Jiuzhaigou of the North", concentrated canyon waterfalls and deep pools (requires stamina). **🚗 Itinerary Suggestions** 1. **Day1**: Arrive in Yichun, stay downtown; optional warm-up at **Xing'an Forest Park**. 2. **Day2**: **Wuying** (Korean pine core) or **Tangwanghe** (forest + stone forest), stay in scenic area/return to downtown. 3. **Day3**: **Shangganling** (leisurely) or **Maolangou** (wild adventure), if time permits add **Jinshan Deer Park** (close encounters with reindeer). **⚠️ Key Tips** 1. **Transportation**: ✈️ Transfer via Harbin→take train/bus to Yichun (~4.5 hours); 🚗 **Attractions are extremely scattered, self-driving/chartered car is mandatory!** (1-3 hours from downtown to various sites) 2. **Best Seasons**: - Summer (Jun-Aug): Top summer retreat, avg 22°C, lush greenery. - Autumn (late Sep-early Oct): Stunning "multicolored mountain" views (check foliage reports in advance). 3. **Local Cuisine**: Wild mountain delicacies (hazel mushrooms, hedgehog hydnum), fresh blueberries/products, cold-water river fish, iron pot stew. 4. **Gear**: Anti-slip hiking shoes, light jacket (large forest temperature swings), mosquito repellent, rain gear. **✅ Key Highlights**: Ancient Korean pines·Mystical stone forest·Forest oxygen bar·Self-drive essential·Summer escape & autumn foliage·Blueberries galore! > 📌 Note: With extra time, extend northeast to **Jiayin** (dinosaur fossils + border river scenery, requires 1 day).