Escape the Crowds This Dragon Boat Festival! The Seriously Underrated "Emerald City"

🌿Escape the Crowds This Dragon Boat Festival! The Seriously Underrated "Emerald City" Yichun Travel Guide: Fewer People, Beautiful Scenery, Save it Now! 📍Why Choose Yichun? Tired of crowded popular attractions during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday? Why not try reverse travel and come to Yichun, Heilongjiang! Known as the "Forest Capital of China," it has a forest coverage rate of over 85% and an average summer temperature of 22°C, making it a perfect summer retreat and oxygen bar~🌲 🚗 Recommended 3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary Day 1: Exploring the Primeval Forest ➊ Wuying National Forest Park The largest Korean pine primeval forest in Asia. Hike the wooden boardwalk through the mossy wonderland and encounter little squirrels! 🐿️ 🌟Must-see: Tianci Lake (the lake water is as green as jade) + Forest Train (full of retro vibes) ➋ Tangwang River Forest Stone Scenic Area A magical combination of strange rocks + forest + streams. Watch the sunset penetrate the shadows of the trees in the evening for stunning light and shadows! Day 2: In-depth Tour of Niche Secret Spots ➌ Maolan Valley The "Little Jiuzhai" of Northeast China! Waterfalls, deep pools, cliff boardwalks, and so few people you can have the place to yourself for photos~📸 ➍ Jiayin Dinosaur National Geological Park A must-go for kids! Explore dinosaur fossil sites and enjoy fun interactive experiences at the museum 🦕 Day 3: Healing Slow Life ➎ Jinshan Deer Park 200+ sika deer roam freely in the valley. Buy a bag of corn and interact with them up close 🦌 (Instant Japanese-style filter photos!) ➏ Cycling Along the Yichun River Rent a bicycle and wander along the river, feeling the slow pace of the forest capital. Remember to try the blueberry dried fruit and pine nuts! 🍲 Yichun Cuisine ✔️ Mountain Delicacies Feast: Braised hazel mushrooms with chicken, stir-fried monkey head mushrooms with meat—so delicious you'll lose your eyebrows! ✔️ Blueberry Freedom: June is the picking season, get your fill of blueberries for CNY 10 🫐 ✔️ Russian Flavors: Large lieba bread + red sausage, recommended: grilled cold noodles with stinky tofu at the "Yichun Night Market"! 📌 Useful Tips ▪️Transportation: It is recommended to take the high-speed train from Harbin, which takes 2 hrs direct/self-driving (the scenery along the way is amazing) ▪️Accommodation: B&Bs near Wuying/Tangwang River, with forests visible through the windows 🌳 ▪️What to wear: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large in June, bring a light jacket + mosquito repellent spray ▪️Budget: CNY 800+ per person, cost-effective and beats popular online cities! 💬 Real Experience Compared to the crowded ancient towns of Jiangnan, the tranquility and healing feeling of Yichun is so appealing to me! Walking in the forest, feeding deer, and eating wild game every day, with intermittent cell phone signals… I truly let go of my anxiety ✨