Best Things to See in Heilongjiang

Best of Heilongjiang

From Harbin's ice-and-snow spectacle to volcanic lakes, Bohai-era ruins and Siberian tigers, the standout places of China's far northeast.

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A

Jingpo Lake

China's largest alpine lava-barrier lake stretches 45 kilometers along the upper Mudan River in the Wanda Mountains, formed by volcanic eruptions roughly 10,000 years ago.

B

Harbin Ice and Snow World

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C

Saint Sophia Cathedral

Located in central Harbin, this former Russian Orthodox church—also known as the Cathedral of the Holy Wisdom of God—now serves as a museum.

D

Shangjing Longquanfu

Also known as Sanggyeong Yongcheonbu or Huhan Fortress, this extensive archaeological site preserves the historic capital ruins of the ancient Bohai kingdom.

E