Mao'ershan National Forest Park (Shangzhi)
帽儿山
One of the highest peaks near Harbin. From the summit, you can overlook the forest sea of the Zhangguangcai Range. Autumn's five-colored foliage and winter skiing make it a classic day trip.
Maoershan is in Maoershan Town, Shangzhi City, about 95 km from downtown Harbin. Its main peak rises 805 meters above sea level. It is named for its cap-like shape and is the most popular nearby hiking destination for Harbin locals. The national forest park is mainly secondary broadleaf forest. The hiking trail takes about 2–3 hours to reach the summit, where you can see the forest sea and villages below. Late September to early October brings the most beautiful five-colored foliage, in red and yellow. In winter, there is a ski resort at the foot of the mountain, and you can enjoy snow scenes and rime ice. From Harbin, take a regular train to Maoershan Station, or drive for about 1.5 hours. In town, you can eat iron-pot stew and farmhouse dishes. Temperatures swing widely in the mountains, so keep warm in autumn and winter.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00 (check scenic area announcements)
Nearby sights
- Harbin Northern Forest Zoo
- Jin Shangjing Huiningfu Site & Museum
- Volga Manor
- Unit 731 Museum
- Harbin Pharmaceutical Sixth Factory
- Dragon Tower
- Heilongjiang Forest Botanical Garden
- Harbin Confucian Temple