[2025 Wudalianchi Attraction] Travel Guide for Longmen Stone Village (Updated Apr)

📍Location: Wudalianchi City, Heilongjiang Province 📅Best time to visit: May–October 🌟[Must-see attractions] 1️⃣ **Laohei Mountain**: The awe-inspiring crater makes you feel like you're at the heart of the Earth! 🌋 2️⃣ **Wenbo**: The crystal-clear lake is a paradise on Earth with its spring-like climate all year round! 💧 3️⃣ **Longmen Stone Village**: The unique volcanic landscape is a perfect photo spot! 📸 4️⃣ **Yaoquan Mountain**: The legendary "divine spring" will wash away your fatigue! 🛁 🍽️[Food recommendations] - **Volcanic mineral fish**: Fresh and nutritious, a must-try! 🐟 - **Wudalianchi tofu**: Made with local mineral water, it has a delicate texture and a lingering aftertaste! 🍲 🏨[Accommodation recommendations] - **Wudalianchi Hot Spring Hotel**: Soak in the hot spring and gaze at the starry sky, a true delight! ✨ 🚗[Transportation guide] - From Harbin, take a high-speed train or bus to reach the destination in about 3 hours. 📌[Tips] - Remember to bring sunscreen and a sun hat, as the UV rays are strong! 🌞 - Wear comfortable shoes, as there is a lot of walking in the scenic area. 👟 📸[Photography tips] - The light in the morning and evening is perfect for photography, and the volcanic landscape looks particularly spectacular in the sunlight! 🌅 Come to Wudalianchi and marvel at the magic of nature! 🌋✨

❤ Recommended reason: Longmen Shizhai is the largest lava plateau in Wudalianchi Scenic Area. Here, you can see the vast stone sea formed by the eruption of Longmen Mountain 300,000 years ago. 👍 Most recommended: Walking on the boardwalk, you can see the endless lava plateau and many stone pillars of various shapes formed by volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. These stone pillars are stacked together like the collapsed walls of an ancient village, which is why it is called "Longmen Shizhai." 🌟 Highlights: The dense forest and lichen vegetation here are also refreshing.

Wudalianchi is named after five interconnected bead-like lakes formed by volcanic eruptions between 1719 and 1721. Wudalianchi consists of five lake areas, surrounding volcanic groups, and various vegetation and water landscapes. However, it is not a single scenic area but multiple dispersed scenic spots. You can choose the ones you want to visit based on your preferences. A 1-1.5 day tour is more suitable. ⚠️ Laoheishan and Shuijinggong scenic spots are currently closed. 🪨 Itinerary Longmen Stone Village - Wenbo - Beiyinquan - Gelaqiu Mountain - Bailong Lake Mostly natural scenery. If you like hot springs, you can add Nanyinquan, which is effective for treating skin diseases; if you like history and geography, you can add the Geological/Volcanic Museum. It is recommended to stay near the west gate of Wenbo, where hotels are more concentrated. There is also a food street, featuring lake fish, barbecue, and volcanic spring beer. 🪨 Longmen Stone Village Formed by block lava flows, there are two stone villages, one large and one small, with a 3.8-kilometer circular boardwalk passing through dense forests and large volcanic rocks. You can see the volcano from a distance. My personal favorite. Ticket: 45 yuan/adult (May 1 - Sep 30); 30 yuan/adult (Oct 1 - Apr 30) 🪨 Gelaqiu Mountain Tianchi An old volcano that erupted 2.03 million years ago. The crater used to be a Tianchi, but unfortunately, it no longer has water. A substitute for Laoheishan, it is a hiking route, but you can also take a cable car up the mountain. The best angle is from a drone. Ticket: 20 yuan/adult (May 1 - Oct 31); 14 yuan/adult (Nov 1 - Apr 30) 🪨 Beiyinquan A park that includes classical garden-style buildings, lava terraces, wetlands, and Yaquan Lake scenery. The most famous feature is the naturally carbonated cold mineral water that can be drunk directly, which is said to be effective for digestive system diseases. ⚠️ It can only be drunk when cold. If left for a while, the water quality turns yellow and can no longer be consumed. Ticket: 20 yuan/adult 🪨 Wenbo A bonsai-like volcanic wonder, half of the scenic area is a hiking route, and the other half is a boat route. It is recommended to enter from the east gate and exit from the west gate, walking the boardwalk first and then taking the boat. There are far fewer tourists this way. Ticket: 40 yuan/adult (including boat ticket) East Gate - West Gate/West Gate - East Gate shuttle bus: 5 yuan/one way 🪨 Bailong Lake (Third Lake) The largest of the five connected lakes, the best place to watch the sunset, and you can take a boat. Boat: 100 yuan/person 🪨 Some complaints 1️⃣ The scenic area is too old and monotonous, with no supporting recreational projects. 2️⃣ There isn't a single coffee shop or beverage shop in so many scenic spots, and the restaurants on the food street are very similar. 3️⃣ The hotels in the scenic area are also very old, with no newly opened or high-end brand hotels. 4️⃣ Tickets can only be purchased on-site, with no online channels. Although individual tickets are not expensive, the total cost is not cheap. 🪨 Conclusion: The first visit is delightful, but without changes, I probably won't come again. What about you?

The beauty of Wudalianchi is often found in the most unexpected places. I contacted the customer service of the Wudalianchi Scenic Area, and they said that out of the eight attractions, only four are open. Some of the smaller scenic spots are free and can be simply visited. Laoheshan, Tianchi, and Bailong Cave are not open, especially Tianchi, which has turned into a meadow without water, such a pity! The sunset at Wudalianchi is best viewed at the third pool. With good weather, one can witness the most beautiful sunset. Bailong Cave is not open, but on the way to the scenic spot, you can see the most beautiful autumn colors! Longmen Stone Fortress is still worth a visit. Walking along the three-kilometer-long plank road, you can see the stunning lava terrain, pine and birch trees embracing each other, and from a distance, you can clearly see the volcanic crater, The water from Yaoquan Spring turns red after being stored for a long time. Many people go there to fetch the water to drink. I tried it and spat it out, just to experience it. The fish in Wudalianchi have many bones, so be careful when eating.

❤Reason for recommendation: ​Longmen Stone Fortress is the largest volcanic lava plateau in the Wudalianchi scenic area. The eruption of Longmen Mountain 300,000 years ago formed this vast stone sea. Large pieces of volcanic stones piled together, like the collapsed ancient fortress wall, hence the name "Longmen Stone Fortress". 🌟Highlights: In addition to the boundless volcanic lava plateau, the dense forest here also makes people feel relaxed and happy. ​The terrain is somewhat similar to the stone pond forest of Arshan, the stone sea of Longmen Stone Fortress is more spectacular, and it also makes up for the regret of continuous rain in Arshan.