Mohe is located in the Heilongjiang Province in northeast China, bordering Russia, and is the northernmost city in the country. Winter in the city begins in early mid-October and lasts until late April, and average temperatures stay below freezing for about seven months of the year. This makes Mohe "China's Arctic Town."

A horse-drawn sled serves as a special means of transportation in Mohe. [Photo by Shao Tianli]

The fantastic celestial phenomenon, wide border river, boundless forest, historical relics, characteristic village, and ethnic customs combine to make Mohe one of the most attractive yet mysterious tourist destinations in China.

Rise of civilization

Mohe is the northernmost end of the Greater Hinggan Mountains and also the origin of the Heilongjiang River, the third largest river of China. The towering mountains and rushing rivers have crafted a paradise for wildlife, establishing a cradle of ancient civilization.