Arctic Village in Mohe-Northernmost Place in China

The Arctic Village(北极村), also known as Beiji Village, is the best place to observe the aurora borealis in China, the northernmost village in China and home to the northernmost post in China. It is 77 kilometers from Mohe, and the village of Russia is on the other side of the river. Located on the the south bank of the upstream of the Heilongjiang River, Arctic Village is at the foot of Qixing Mountain at the northern foot of Daxing’anling Mountains. The average monthly temperature in Arctic Village below 0℃ lasts for 7 months, and the frost-free period is about 90 days. The lowest temperature of Arctic Village is -52.3℃, and the temperature difference between day and night is large.
 

Why Visit Arctic Village?

The best viewing point of aurora borealis, constant daylight and total darkness.
 

Ideal destination for avoiding the heat in summer. The average temperature of Arctic Village in summer is about 19℃, which is cool and comfortable for tourists to avoid the heat and get around.
 

Best place to find north and explore in China. The Arctic Village is located in the northernmost part of China, boasting many northernmost places in China, including northernmost village, northernmost post, northernmost stone tablet, northernmost post office, northern most house, etc.

Aurora borealis Hunting at Arctic Village

Best viewing place: Arctic Village
 

Best viewing time: May to July and October to February
 

Key point: sunny and clear day
 

The best time to hunt aurora borealis at Arctic Village is in summer(May to July) and winter(December to February). And visiting Arctic Village during November to February, it is more possible to see the aurora borealis. Kindly reminder, sunny and clear sky is the key to observe the aurora broealis. And it is recommended that you check the weather forecast in advance.
 

First Bay of Heilongjiang River

The First Bay of Heilongjiang River is a large bay about 30 kilometers with unique shape(Ω shape). To observe the First Bay of Heilongjiang River at the viewing platform, you will experience the spectacular view of the bay. There are plank roads, viewing platform, wooden villa, restaurants, multi-functional rooms and northernmost stone tablet in China at the First Bay of Heilongjiang River.

Things to do at Arctic Village

Experience the sled led by horse. The sled led by horse is a unique transportation way in northern China. And tourists can also experience this sled. Several passengers will take the same sled led by horse. And please pay attention to your safety when you experience the sled led by horse.
 

At the Reindeer Park, you can get close to the reindeer and experience the harmony between human and the nature. And you can take photos with the cute reindeer and feed them.
 

Find north. As the northernmost village in China, there are many northernmost locations at Arctic Village like northernmost post, northernmost stone tablet, northernmost post, northernmost house, etc.
 

Pour the water into the air, and it turns into ice. It is a unique phenomenon in some northern areas under cold weather in China. When you pour the hot water into the air, it will quickly turn into ice, whose shape is very beautiful in the air. Please note that it is dangerous to try this activity, and you should be cautious about your safety if you plan to try this thing.

How to Get to Arctic Village

To get to the Arctic Village in Mohe, you should first take the train to Mohe Railway Station. Then you can take the bus from Mohe Railway Station to Arctic Village.