Shiwei Border River Viewpoint & Port
室韦界河观景台·室韦口岸
An Argun River viewpoint and China-Russia border port beside Shiwei town. Across the river is the Russian village of Olochi, making it the most direct view of the China-Russia border river.
Shiwei town sits right on the Argun River. The border river viewpoint beside the town overlooks the winding river, horses grazing on the riverbank meadows and the wooden houses of the Russian village of Olochi on the far bank. The Shiwei port has the China-Russia Friendship Bridge connecting the two sides. It is a seasonal port, and ordinary tourists cannot cross, but you can take photos outside it. In summer you can take a boat on the river for a closer look at the far bank, for a fee that varies on site. The viewpoint is free or charges a small fee. Border areas strictly prohibit crossing the border, shouting across to the other side or throwing objects. Photographing certain military facilities is also banned in some areas.
Opening hours
Open all day (boat cruises run by day)
Nearby sights
- Shiwei
- Olochi Manor
- Linjiang Village
- Laoyingzui Viewpoint
- Enhe Russian Ethnic Township
- Moerdaoga Forest Train
- Moerdaoga National Forest Park
- Moerdaoga Reindeer Evenki Camp