Oligo to Northeast China
Frozen Realms & Black Earth Legends — Where Ewenki Reindeer Cross the Ancient Forests by Changbai’s Sacred Lake
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Northeast China
Main cities
Harbin
A city where ice meets fire, and Eurasian charm flows through every street.Where the shimmer of the Songhua River meets the chill of Siberian winds, shaping the romance and resilience of this “Moscow of the East.” In winter mornings, follow the scent of fresh bread down Central Street—where the rich aroma of dalieba and the tang of kvass bottle up the warmth hidden in ice.
Changchun
A city of steel and celluloid, rooted in the vast plains of Northeast China.The Yitong River flows through black soil that once nurtured the roar of New China’s first car. This is a city etched with the twilight of the Puppet Manchurian Palace and the flickering light of Changchun Film Studio—where scars of colonial history dissolve into montages on vintage reels.
Shenyang
A city where imperial legacy meets streetwise charm. Here, the waves of the Hun River embrace the lingering ridges of Changbai Mountain, nourishing the dragon-glazed tiles of the Mukden Palace. At dusk, the scent of crispy chicken bones fills the air, and in the foam of a cold Snow Beer, you’ll find the bold spirit of Northeast dialects.
Dalian
A romantic city carved by sea breeze. Here, the tides of the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea meet and kiss, revealing Russian manors and Japanese rock gardens tucked in the folds of the peninsula. On summer nights, the ocean breeze carries the spicy sizzle of grilled squid through the streets. Ding-ding trams glide past, carrying the sweetness of cherries and the salty scent of fish cakes.
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China’s northernmost snow kingdom sculpts fairy tales from frost with its -30°C magic.
In Harbin, the domes of Saint Sophia Cathedral shimmer beneath an icy shell like a crystal palace. Heaven Lake atop the Changbai Mountains reflects a surreal shade of aurora blue from the volcanic rim. In Snow Town, timber cabins wear snow caps as thick and soft as whipped cream, while the frozen waves of Dalian’s Jinshitan coast resemble marble in mid-motion.
Bite into a golden-crusted guo bao rou and let the sweet-sour sauce melt away the winter chill. In Yanji, Rice Cake stuffed with red bean paste is served with crunchy ice shards, and on Shenyang’s Xita Street, cumin-laced smoke rises from charcoal-grilled meats.
Ride the ice-and-snow train through frost-laced birch forests and rime-covered corridors, or carve through Yabuli’s powder on a snowboard. One moment you’re lost in the glowing labyrinth of Songhua River’s ice lanterns, the next you’re following the gentle chime of reindeer bells through the world of the Evenki people.
Scenery you can't miss
Cuisine? Of course!
Flavors of the Black Soil × Stews Rule the Table × Grilled Feasts All Night
