Route overview
Forest highways along the border rivers from Harbin to Mohe (China’s north pole village) and across the Hulunbuir grasslands.
Highlights
- Mohe \u2014 the northernmost village in China (aurora in summer)
- Daxing’anling birch forests in early autumn gold
- Hulunbuir grasslands and the Ergun border river
- Harbin’s Russian-influenced old city
Suggested itinerary
- Day 1Harbin → Heihe (border city, one day)
- Day 2Heihe → Xunke → Mohe (forest roads, 3 days)
- Day 3Mohe → Beiji village (northernmost point)
- Day 4Mohe → Shiwei (Ergun border river)
- Day 5Shiwei → Hulunbuir (grassland)
- Day 6Hulunbuir → Manzhouli → return to Harbin (or onward)
Costs to expect
Daily cost for two people is about 500–800 CNY. Summer accommodation in Mohe and Shiwei books out — reserve in advance.
Driving tips
- Border roads have checkpoints — keep your customs entry papers and passports accessible
- Mosquito season peaks in July; bring repellent
- Early September is the golden season for birch forests
- Some border sections restrict photography — follow local signage
