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With the highest latitude, Mohe is the northernmost city in China, known for its snow scenery and opportunity to see the aurora. Beiji Village(Arctic Village) in Mohe is the best place to catch aurora, watch aurora and explore northern part in China. Mohe is also the only city that you can experience the constant daylight and total darkness in China. In Mohe, you can find many norths, like northernmost post office, northernmost stone tablet, northernmost post, northernmost family, etc.
Can I see the aurora in Mohe?
We cannot guarantee that you can see the aurora in Mohe, but there are some time that you are most probable to watch the aurora in Mohe. And wish you good luck to hunt the aurora in Mohe!
Best Time to Watch Aurora in Mohe
The best time to watch aurora in Mohe is mainly in summer and winter. And aurora usually appear on the sunny days.
Summer: June to July
Summer Solstice(June 15 to June 25) is a good time to watch aurora in Mohe and there will be celebrations at this time, when you can enjoy the activities and experience the festival atmosphere here. If you only want to hunt the aurora in Mohe, you can visit Mohe in summer.
Winter: October to March
In winter, you can enjoy the snow scenery of Mohe as well as have the opportunity to catch the aurora in Mohe.
How to Get to Mohe
There is direct flight and train from Harbin to Mohe. Taking plane to Mohe from Harbin, it will be about 2 hours for the flight, then you can take the taxi to get to Mohe from the airport in Mohe.
Taking train to Mohe from Harbin is also a good choice for travelers who want to enjoy the snow scenery in the northern China, which will be about 17 hours to get to Mohe from Harbin. During the trip on the train to Mohe, you will enjoy the world of snow in the northeast of China.
Recommended Itinerary in Mohe
Day 1 Arrival Harbin
Day 2 Harbin-Mohe
Take train to Mohe from Harbin
Day 3 Mohe
Mohe Jiuqushibawan Wetland Park, Nvjiao Bay, The northernmost stone tablet in China, Beihong Village
Day 3 Mohe
Shenlong Bay, Beiji Village(Arctic Village), the northernmost post office in China, the northernmost post
Day 4 Mohe
Ewenki Reindeer Tribe, Arctic Square, the northernmost family in China
Day 5 Mohe-Harbin
Take Train to Harbin from Mohe