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Northern Country River Heart Moon, Poetic Mingyue Island: Encounter a Century of Scenery and Time

River Heart Moon, Poetic Mingyue Island✨ Nestled in the embrace of the Nen River, 7 km northwest of Qiqihar, lies a true earthly paradise—the Mingyue Island Scenic Area! This crescent-shaped island covers an area of 7.6 square kilometers🌊 Along with Harbin's Sun Island, it is known as the "Sister Islands of Longjiang," making it the perfect escape from the city's hustle and bustle! 🌲【Ecological Treasure Guide】 Address: Mingyue Island Scenic Area, Longsha District, Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00 Ticket Price: Boat ticket + island ticket 20 RMB Transportation: Bus routes 5/28 directly to the dock, 30 minutes by car 🔸The entire island preserves its original ecological landscape, a natural oxygen bar composed of over 500 plant species and 150,000 trees🌳 🔸A must-see with kids! Gray magpies stroll leisurely on benches, and if you're lucky, you might encounter nationally protected cranes🦩 🔸Highly recommend the island loop mini train🚂 (sit at the front for the best view), the 1-hour ride offers a "jungle adventure" photo experience 🏯【Historical and Cultural Check-in Guide】 🔸Don’t miss the Wanshan Temple complex in the heart of the island! A 25 RMB all-access ticket covers ancient sites like Yuhuang Pavilion and Baiyang Pavilion 🔸Highly recommended: Heilongjiang General’s Mansion (free admission) (guided tours suggested at 10 AM) This 300-year-old Qing Dynasty building is stunning inside, with every brick telling stories of border-guarding soldiers and their homeland💭 🎉【New Experiences to Try】 🔸Summer Music Festival every July-August🎵 Stay in a local guesthouse within the scenic area to catch the sunset glow 🔸Spring Cherry Blossom Forest🌸 For photos, wearing Hanfu is recommended (available for rent in the scenic area) 🔸Golden autumn reed beds🍁 Aerial photography views are absolutely breathtaking 💡Tips: ✔️Bring seasickness medicine (15-minute ferry ride) ✔️Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! (important enough to say three times) ✔️Pets allowed🐕 but island entry permits are required ✔️For an immersive experience, book a traditional-style guesthouse on the island
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Posted: Dec 5, 2025
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