7-Day 6-Night Summer Aurora Journey from Mohe to Hulunbuir

White birch leaves flash silver in the wind, as Mohe's aurora fades and the prairie stars awaken. Starting from the banks of the Heilongjiang River, tires roll over the fragrant thawing permafrost. While morning mist still clings to the winding valleys, sunset on the Erguna River turns the border markers to honey. Ewenki reindeer crush golden lichen on the tundra, Heishantou herdsmen's whips split the rolling clouds, and lying down in the heart of Hulunbuir, you're submerged in waves of grass. Moonlight filtering through the yurt's skylight resembles unfinished mare's milk wine, soaking dreams until they swell... 【Journey Highlights】 √ Traverse the dual ecosystems of Greater Khingan Mountains and Hulunbuir √ Deep cultural immersion in Ewenki, Russian, and Mongolian traditions √ Scenic routes throughout: S209 Forest Highway + 331 Border Patrol Road √ Unique accommodations: Wooden cabins/Mongolian yurts/Matryoshka castle √ Enhe countryside workshop: Learn to make Russian tiramisu Day 1: Northern Frontier · Arctic Village Secrets Step into China's northernmost village while morning mist still lingers, with dew clinging to pine fences. Find the carved "North" stone at Arctic Sandbar and take photos with the sundial at 53°33' North. At noon, sunlight slants across the golden dome of the Russian church as you walk along wooden boardwalks to the Heilongjiang River's edge, watching the red alders shimmer on the opposite shore. Spend the night in a traditional heated kang bed, falling asleep under the white night's glow, waiting for possible midnight aurora diamonds to appear. Day 2: Mohe Memories · Time Capsule in the Pines Journey through old Mohe town, where the charred ruins of the "5.6" Fire Memorial tell stories of rebirth. Overlook the entire city from North Star Square and witness the century-old Scots pines breathing in Songyuan Park. In the afternoon, visit Oroqen birch bark boat craftsmen and make your own miniature birch canoe. In the evening, enjoy iron pot stewed goose at Liu Caifeng's home while listening to gold rush legends told in northeastern dialect. Day 3: Moerdaoga · Forest Train Adventure Board a vintage steam train in the morning to cross the Greater Khingan Mountains, with windows framing moving paintings: morning mist flowing between Scots pines, egrets skimming emerald ponds. In Moerdaoga National Forest Park, hike Red Bean Slope in search of northern red beans and encounter forest spirits on deer trails. Stay overnight in Longshan Park wooden villas, dining on the terrace with pine symphonies as background music while the Milky Way rises above the treetops. Day 4: Enhe · Russian Countryside Poetry Enter a fairy-tale kingdom of wooden cabins, each courtyard blooming with Galsang flowers. Learn to make Russian bread at Masha Hleba House while listening to fair-haired Uncle Pavlov play the accordion. In the afternoon, cycle through birch forests, occasionally encountering sheep flocks facing off with sheepdogs in the meadows. Stay in a family guesthouse, embroidering matryoshka dolls by the fireplace with the hostess while sipping homemade wild cranberry tea. Day 5: Heishantou · Sunset Pastoral on Horseback Select a fine steed at the Mongolian horse training base and gallop from aspen forest paths to Sunset Mountain. Looking back while reining in your horse, you'll see the Erguna River forming a perfect arc across the grassland as smoke rises gently from distant yurts. Join the grassland Nadam fair to watch muscular wrestlers compete and taste freshly grilled lamb skewers with mare's milk wine. Sleep in a stargazing yurt, counting shooting stars to the sound of the horse-head fiddle. Day 6: Manzhouli · China-Russia Border Palette Enter the Matryoshka fairy tale world, where Russian onion-domed buildings bloom with exotic charm. Climb to the National Gate for views of red-roofed churches in Zabaykalsk, and touch Ice Age fossils at the Zhalainuoer Mammoth Park. At night, explore the Sino-Soviet Golden Street, with Russian kebabs in one hand and Manzhouli beer in the other, watching neon lights cast colorful shadows on the Matryoshka castle. Day 7: Hailar · Farewell in Prairie Morning Melodies Save the final day for the Morgen River, watching larks skim over dew-sparkled grass tips in the morning mist. Taste Mongolian pastries with milk tea in Hulunbuir Ancient City and visit the eagle sculpture at Genghis Khan Square. On the return journey, "Ulaanbaatar Nights" plays on loop in the car stereo as the grasslands gradually recede in the rearview mirror, like turquoise sinking into the seams of clouds. This summer, let the pine waves of the Greater Khingan Mountains wash away your fatigue and dream a grass dream in Hulunbuir's embrace. While city heat waves scorch, here cool 72°F breezes await you on this light-chasing journey through the forest sea. Arctic Village Mohe·Greater Khingan Mountains Ewenki Reindeer Park Arctic Village-Birch Forest China's Northernmost Point First Bend of Heilongjiang River Scenic Area Mangui Town Moerdaoga National Forest Park Enhe Russian Ethnic Township Heishantou Town Manzhouli·Hulunbuir Hailar·Hulunbuir Barhuu Mongolian Ethnic Cultural Tourism Resort