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The essence of traveling in Yichun lies in immersing yourself in the tranquility of the forest and the changing seasons—whether it's the summer deer calls by the creek or the winter rime fairy tale, this green gem in the heart of the Lesser Khingan Mountains always heals the body and mind with the most pristine natural power. Save this guide and start your forest city adventure! ## 🌲 **1. Core Attractions Overview** 1. **Wuying National Forest Park (4A)** - **Highlights**: Asia's largest primitive Korean pine forest, with trees generally over 300 years old. You can ride the vintage "Shaoqi" steam train through the sea of trees. - **Experience**: Hike the Korean pine trail (negative oxygen ions up to 50,000/cm³), feed wild chipmunks, and enjoy views at Tianci Lake. - **Food**: Forest delicacy feast (monkey head mushroom stewed chicken, hazel mushroom stewed meat), about 80 RMB per person. 2. **Tangwang River Forest and Strange Rock Scenic Area (5A)** - **Highlights**: Over 300 granite strange rocks (such as "One Line Sky" and "Maitreya Buddha"), a summer resort with an average temperature of 22°C. - **Experience**: Hike the strange rock plank road, forest rafting, night climb to Jinzu Peak to watch the sea of clouds and sunrise. - **Food**: Iron pot stewed fish/goose (recommended "Lin Hai Ren Jia"), about 60 RMB per person. 3. **Jinshan Deer Park** - **Highlights**: Semi-open deer park with over a hundred sika deer roaming freely, known as the "Chinese Nara." - **Experience**: Hand-feed boiled corn kernels (best before 4 PM), shoot Japanese-style forest photos. - **Tips**: Wear light-colored clothes for better photos, watch out for deer droppings. 4. **Jiayin Dinosaur National Geopark (4A)** - **Highlights**: The earliest dinosaur fossil discovery site in China, displaying the skeleton of the "First Dragon of China," with outdoor 1:1 dinosaur sculptures. - **Experience**: Fossil excavation experience, sunset by the Heilongjiang River, dinosaur-themed light show. 5. **Maolan Valley National Forest Park (4A)** - **Highlights**: "Northern Little Jiuzhaigou" canyon landform, 20-meter-high Maolan Waterfall, and emerald Fairy Pool. - **Experience**: Canyon creek tracing, rafting, photographing waterfall rainbows. 6. **Xinqing National Wetland Park (4A)** - **Highlights**: The world's only wild training base for white-naped cranes, wetland landscapes and rare birds (white-naped crane, Oriental stork). - **Experience**: Crane release viewing, wetland science museum study tours. ### ❄️ **2. Seasonal Activity Recommendations** - **Summer Cool Retreat (June-August)** - **Family Trips**: Creek park creek tracing and feeding squirrels, dinosaur park archaeology study, Jinshan Deer Park interaction. - **Photography Route**: Self-drive on Wudai Highway (most beautiful forest road) → Jinzu Peak sea of clouds → Jiufeng Mountain "Sky Mirror." - **Off-the-beaten-path Experiences**: Forest rafting (Dafeng River), stargazing camping (Jiufeng Mountain). - **Winter Ice and Snow (December-March next year)** - **Skiing**: Riyue Gorge/Jiufeng Mountain/Meihua Mountain ski resorts, suitable for beginners to experts. - **Ice and Snow Wonders**: Kurbin rime (lasting until March), Daqingshan snow rime. - **Recommended Parks**: Wucui District Ice and Snow Fairy Tale Park (snow slides, ice sculptures), snowmobile rides through the forest sea. ### 🗺️ **3. Classic Route References** 1. **Family 5-Day Tour** - **Itinerary**: D1: Arrive in Yichun → Jinshan Deer Park D2: Wuying Forest Park (steam train + hiking) → Jiufeng Mountain Yangxin Valley D3: Tangwang River Strange Rock Scenic Area → Night climb to Jinzu Peak D4: Jiayin Dinosaur Park → Maolan Valley creek tracing D5: Creek Park feeding squirrels → Return trip 2. **In-depth 7-Day Self-Drive Loop** - **Route**: Wudai Highway → Creek Park → Wuying → Xinqing Wetland → Tangwang River → Jiayin Border River → Maolan Valley. - **Tips**: Car rental about 300 RMB/day; if not self-driving, direct shuttle buses to scenic spots are available. ### 🍲 **4. Food and Accommodation** - **Must-Try Foods** - Mountain delicacies: monkey head mushroom, tender bud buns, blueberry wine/juice. - Specialty dishes: iron pot stewed fish, venison feast, Jiayin River fish feast (sturgeon stewed with potatoes). - Market experience: Shenghui Market morning market (raspberries, fried cakes, mountain products). - **Featured Accommodations** - **Forest Homestays**: Lingshang Yuxue (five-star, ice house hotpot), Jiufeng Mountain wooden cabins (private hot springs). - **Family-Friendly**: Jiayin Linshen Yishu (dinosaur-themed rooms), Pinyouran Jiangshe (view of Russian border by Heilongjiang River). ### ⚠️ **5. Practical Tips** - **Transportation**: Yichun Forest City Airport has limited direct flights; it is recommended to fly to Harbin and then take a high-speed train (about 3.5 hours) or charter a car. - **Gear**: Summer mosquito repellent + light jacket (big temperature difference between morning and evening), winter warm boots + windproof clothing. - **Discounts**: Buy tickets online in advance to save 10 RMB; student ID gets half price. - **Best Seasons**: - Cool retreat: July-August (average 22°C); - Autumn colors: mid-September to early October (colorful mountain views); - Ice and snow: December to early March next year.