Beiji Sandbar (Finding North)
北极沙洲·找北
A “finding north” check-in spot on the riverbank at Beiji Village, featuring a giant “North” character sculpture and an “I've found north” sign.
Beiji Sandbar lies on the Heilongjiang riverbank north of Beiji Village. It is the best-known “finding north” check-in spot in the village scenic area. It features a giant “North” character sculpture and signs reading “I've found north,” where visitors take photos. From the riverbank, you can look across the river at the Russian forested mountains, and in winter the river freezes into a white expanse. Note that the northernmost point of mainland China in geographic terms is the Wusuli Shoal (about 53°33′ N) in Tuqiang Town, Mohe City, east of Beiji Village. It lies in a border-control area, so ordinary visitors can see related “northernmost” markers around the First Bend of the Heilongjiang scenic area. Beiji Sandbar is included in the Beiji Village admission ticket and can be reached on foot or by the scenic area's electric cart. In winter, the riverside is windy, so keep your hands warm when taking photos.
Opening hours
Open with the Arctic Village scenic area
Nearby sights
- Santa Claus Village, Beiji
- China's Northernmost Post Office
- Beiji Village (Arctic Village)
- Yanzhigou Gold Mine & Li Jinyong Memorial Temple
- Guanyin Mountain, Mohe
- Mohe City & North Star Square
- Mohe Dance Hall
- Songyuan Primeval Forest Park