Genheyuan National Wetland Park
根河源国家湿地公园
A national wetland park beside Genhe city, with forest marshes and meandering channels at the river's headwaters. In winter, the unfrozen river produces rime-ice fog, one of the famous sights of Genhe, China's cold pole.
Genheyuan National Wetland Park lies northeast of Genhe city and covers about 59,000 hectares. It is a cold-temperate forest wetland at the headwaters of the Genhe River, where Dahurian larch, white birch and marsh meadows intertwine and the river meanders. Wooden boardwalks and viewing towers offer panoramic views of the forest wetland. Summer is cool but has many mosquitoes. In autumn the forest is ablaze with colour. In winter, parts of the river stay unfrozen and give off vapour, forming a rime-ice fog. Entry follows the park's announcements. It is about 20 minutes by car from Genhe city and can be combined with the Aoluguya Reindeer Herders' Village on the same day. In winter, temperatures can drop below -40°C, so professional cold-weather gear is essential.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Aoluguya Reindeer Tribe
- China Cold Pole Village
- Shangkuli Grassland
- Ergun Birch Forest
- Sanhe Township
- Labudalin Town (Ergun City)
- Ergun Wetland
- Heishantou Town & Ancient City Ruins