First Bend of the Heilongjiang River
龙江第一湾
The Heilongjiang makes an almost 180-degree turn here. A viewing platform on the hilltop overlooks the Ω-shaped river bend.
The First Bend of the Longjiang River lies within Tuqiang Town, Mohe City. Here, the Heilongjiang wraps around the mountains to form an almost semicircular bend, known as the “First Bend of the Heilongjiang.” Long wooden walkways and steps lead to the hilltop viewing platform. The climb is steep and takes about 1–1.5 hours up and down. From the top, you can see the entire bend, the primeval forests on both the Chinese and Russian banks, and the riverside road. The hill has landscapes such as the Beiguo Qingtian Stone (the “Northern Sky-Propping Rock”), and it has signs related to the northernmost point of China. Summer foliage is lush, and the autumn colors are best around mid-September. In winter, when heavy snow covers the area, the bend shows crisp black-and-white lines. The scenic area is about 150 km from Mohe city center and is usually reached by continuing east from Beihong Village. Admission is subject to official announcements, and some facilities may be closed in winter.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (in winter, follow scenic area announcements)
Nearby sights
- Beihong Village
- Songyuan Primeval Forest Park
- Daxing'anling May 6 Fire Memorial Museum
- Mohe Dance Hall
- Mohe City & North Star Square
- Beiji Village (Arctic Village)
- China's Northernmost Post Office
- Santa Claus Village, Beiji