Cities in the far-flung northeastern province of Heilongjiang, a popular destination for winter tourism in China, have been well prepared for welcoming tourists across the country as the weather there has turned cold and snow has enveloped the region.
With abundant snowfall since early autumn, Mohe City has embraced winter early, attracting flocks of tourists from all over the country to experience an ice and snow tour.
Heading all the way north aboard a special tourist train from the provincial capital of Harbin to Mohe, tourists started a romantic trip for winter beauty. Along the route that goes through the Greater Khingan Mountains, tourists will admire magnificent winter sceneries all the way to China's northernmost city Mohe.
"The swirling snowflakes kept falling all the way here. The snowland and snow-capped forests in the Greater Khingan Mountains were really beautiful. The whole trip was amazing," said Feng Jia, a tourist from central China's Hunan Province.
The temperature in Beijicun Village, or "North Pole Village", in Mohe has already dropped to minus 15 degrees Celsisu, where tourists can have a snowball fight and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Living deep in the forests of the Greater Khingan Mountains, the Ewenki ethnic group is the only reindeer tribe in China. coming to the Beijicun Village, tourists can not only get in touch with the lovely reindeer, but also learn about the culture of the ethnic minority.
"I came here for the reindeer. I think it is super cute, and I love it. Mohe City is like a fairy tale forest," said Zhu Zhu, a tourist from south China's Fujian Province.
Known as China's "North Pole," Mohe has developed a variety of winter tourism programs over the past few years to attract tourist to experience an "extremely cold journey," continued to improves its infrastructure and developed tourism products to woo more tourists in all seasons.
Also in Heilongjiang, the provincial capital Harbin, or the "Ice City", is also well prepared for welcoming tourists nationwide. It was one of the most popular destinations in the last winter tourism season. The Harbin Ice and Snow World, one of the city's most famous scenic spots, has expanded its area to one million square meters. It is scheduled to open in mid-December.
The Central Avenue has not only restored the historical buildings, but also built a new tourist center to provide services like luggage storage and simple snacks.
Taking the opportunity of hosting the 9th Asian Winter Games, the Yabuli Ski Resort has upgraded its skiing facilities.
China's Heilongjiang well prepared for new winter tourism season
