China’s Northeast

Day 7 – Harbin (Snow Village)

Today marks the end of the trip for travellers who joined for just one week and will depart from Harbin to return home.

For the rest of the group, we’ll head to the Snow Village near Harbin to explore its winter landscapes.

Wander through snow-covered streets and traditional wooden houses, admire ice and snow sculptures, and experience local winter activities like sledding, snowmobiling, or snowshoe walking.

We’ll gather for a second welcome dinner, marking the start of the next phase of our adventure.

Take a nighttime stroll across the frozen river, where a lively fair of food stalls and winter activities awaits on the ice.

Overnight in Harbin.

Day 8 – Qiqihar (Wetlands & Wildlife)

This mornign we will have free time in Harbin to explore it’s alleys and buy any additional winter clothes needes

At noon, we’ll board the Trans-Manchurian Railway early in the morning to Qiqihar, then proceed directly to our hotel for check-in.

We’ll explore the Zhalong Nature Reserve, one of China’s most important wetland habitats. Here, we may still see migratory cranes, while the vast, snow-covered wetlands and reeds create an ethereal winter landscape.

In the evening, savour a traditional Qiqihar BBQ, famous across China.

Overnight in Qiqihar.

Day 9 – Train to Mohe (Arctic China)

In the morning, we will do a walking tour of the Manchu Soviet city of Qiqihar, taking in its historic architecture and local life.

In the afternoon we will go shopping to prepare the longest over-landing section of our expedition, the artic train to Mohe(14h)

In the evening, we will board the train to the northernmost settlement in China, known as “China’s Arctic Village.” Here, pine forests give way to endless snowfields, and temperatures drop below –30°C.

Day 10 – Mohe Village

Arrive in Mohe in the early morning.

Check in to our cozy wooden guesthouse, where heated brick beds (kang) will keep you warm.

Spend the day exploring the surrounding pine forests and snowfields, enjoying winter activities such as snowshoeing, sledding, or short hikes.

In the evening, venture outside under the clear night sky in search of the aurora borealis, a rare and magical spectacle if conditions are favorable.

Overnight in Mohe.

Day 11 – Beiji Village (The Northernmost Point of China)

We will travel in the morning to Beiji Village, the northernmost settlement in China, also called the “Arctic Village.”

Check in to your accommodation and explore the village’s snow-covered streets, frozen rivers, and local Arctic culture.

Visit a reindeer park or Ewenki‑community area where you can get in direct contact with wild reindeer, and learn about the indigenous Siberian‑Ewenki culture of the far north.

In the evening, enjoy a warm traditional dinner, featuring local specialties such as northern wild fish, hearty stews, and preserved delicacies.

As night falls, we will do a night tour tokeep watch for the Northern Lights, dancing across the Arctic sky.

Overnight in Beiji Village.

Day 12 – Return to Mohe

After breakfast, we will enjoy optional activities such as ice fishing, snowmobiling, or visiting the local homes to learn about life in China’s far north.

After noon we will start our journey back to Mohe Village.

Spend the day at a relaxed pace, visiting local sites, wandering through the snowy landscapes, or revisiting favorite spots from your first stay.

At dawn, we will enjoy a local arctic dinner in a local host family.

Overnight in Mohe.

Day 13 – Departure from Mohe to Beijing

After breakfast, transfer to Mohe Gulian Airport for your flight back to Beijing, concluding your Arctic adventure.

You’ll have the opportunity for a final stroll around the Chinese capital to relax and explore the city, depending on your return flight schedule.

Reflect on the unique landscapes, frozen rivers, northern lights, bid farewell to the travel family you’ve shared these unforgettable days with.

End of expedition.

• Harbin & Snow Village – Explore China’s charming “Snow Village,” where wooden cottages, glowing lanterns, and frozen rivers create a true winter wonderland. Enjoy sledding, snowmobiling, and a festive night market on the ice.

• Qiqihar Wetlands – Journey by Trans-Manchurian Railway to Qiqihar and wander through the ethereal Zhalong Nature Reserve, home to cranes and snow-covered reed fields. End the day with famous northeastern BBQ.

• The Arctic Train – Ride north aboard one of China’s most remote overnight routes to Mohe, crossing endless white forests and frozen plains toward the Arctic Circle.

• Mohe Village – Settle into a cozy wooden lodge and explore the snowfields and pine forests, where the Northern Lights sometimes shimmer above the treetops.

• Beiji Village (China’s Arctic Point) – Reach the northernmost tip of China, meet reindeer herders of the Ewenkicommunity, and experience life in an authentic Arctic village.

• Farewell in Mohe – Try local Arctic delicacies, go ice fishing or snowmobiling, and reflect on the journey before flying back to Beijing.