Deep into the Sino-Russian-Mongolian border of the Greater Khingan Range, Qiqian Village

Core Value: China’s Last "Wilderness Realm" 【Qiqian Village】A Time-Space Capsule on the Sino-Russian Border A secluded wooden log village embraced by primeval forest, with the Erguna River marking the national boundary in front of the village. Only 6 households remain to guard it; at night, the Milky Way pours down, and the lights of the Russian village across the river resemble distant stardust. 【Oroqen】The Millennial Echo of the Forest Spirits Delve into the reindeer-raising Oroqen hunter community, the only ethnic minority in China that breeds reindeer. Feed moss by hand, listen to shaman legends, and witness the fading "forest nomadic civilization." 【Moerdaoga】The Ultimate Trek through the Primeval Forest Sea Ride the forest steam train through the birch-larch primeval forest sea, hike in uninhabited secret spots, and search for wild blueberries and reindeer tracks. 【Border Checkpoint】An Epic Scroll on the Right Bank of the Erguna River Drive along the Sino-Russian border highway, where wetlands, grasslands, and birch forests intertwine. The Russian villages on the opposite shore are close yet unreachable. 【Ultimate Ecology】The Wild Call of the No-Man’s Land Encounter moose, roe deer, and black grouse, pick wild berries, and breathe air with 30,000 negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter. 📅 Best Travel Time: A Brief and Precious Golden Window June to early August: The forest sea is lush, wildflowers cover the hills (especially Peony Valley in July), temperatures are pleasant (15-25℃), and mosquitoes are fewer. (Highly recommended!) Mid to late September: Peak autumn colors, forests dyed like golden-red oil paintings, but temperatures drop sharply (nighttime can reach 0℃), and some roads may close due to early snow. ⚠️ Pitfall Tips: Some dirt roads are difficult during the rainy season in July-August; strict fire prevention controls after September. Winter is extremely cold (-40℃) and mountains are closed, do not go! 🚗 Life-or-Death Traffic Guide: The Ultimate Challenge to Enter the Wilderness Major Transport Hub: Hulunbuir City (Hailar Airport/Train Station) Core Difficulty: Qiqian Village is a military border zone requiring advance application for border permits + fire prevention permits + reservations! Step 1: Arrive at Hailar By plane: Direct flight to "Hulunbuir Dongshan Airport" (HLD) By train: K or Z trains to "Hailar Station" Step 2: Hailar → Genhe City (Gateway to Oroqen) By charter/self-drive: About 3 hours (230 km), all paved roads. By bus: Two daily buses from Hailar Bus Station (about 4 hours). Step 3: Genhe → Oroqen Township & Hunter Community Township government location: Only 5 km from Genhe city center, reachable by taxi. To enter the hunter community: Requires a local guide to drive on forest dirt roads (about 1-2 hours), ordinary vehicles cannot pass! Step 4: Genhe → Qiqian Village (The Ultimate Test) ⚠️ Must charter a local off-road vehicle (four-wheel-drive rugged SUV)! About 6 hours (220 km), 80% on bomb crater dirt roads and swamp sections in the primeval forest, no navigation signal. Key Procedures: ✅ Apply for border pass at the only guesthouse in Qiqian Village 3 days in advance (ID photo required); ✅ Obtain forest and grassland fire prevention permit at Genhe or Moerdaoga Forestry Bureau; ✅ Book the only guesthouses in Qiqian Village (only 3, limited capacity). Life-or-death road conditions: Risk of getting stuck in rainy season; bring satellite phone (rentable at guesthouse), tow rope, and sufficient dry food. 🛖 Accommodation: Life Stations in the Wilderness 【Qiqian Village】— Isolated Border Watch Qiqian Veterans’ Home: Recommended! Run by retired soldiers, with generator power (limited hours), stable hot water, and simple meals. About 300 RMB/person including breakfast and dinner. Qiqian Najia Station: Russian-style wooden house, primitive conditions, candlelight at night. About 200 RMB/person including meals. Survival Tips: No running water (well water), no mobile signal (China Mobile occasionally 2G), limited electricity (usually 19:00-23:00), bring wet wipes and power banks. 【Oroqen Hunter Community】— Reindeer Camp Deep in the Forest Stay in traditional Oroqen "cuoluozi" (birch bark tents) or simple wooden houses. No water or electricity, lit by campfire at night, experience millennia-old nomadic life. About 150 RMB/person including simple meals. Respect Nature: Do not complain about the simple conditions; this is the core of the living culture experience. 【Moerdaoga/Genhe】— A Breath of the Civilized World Choose budget hotels (such as Genhe Blueberry Town Hotel, Moerdaoga Mikolu Manor), about 200-400 RMB/night, for rest and resupply. 🌄 Epic Itinerary: 7 Days Immersed in Wilderness Civilization Day 1: Hailar → Genhe City (Prelude to the Forest Sea) Arrive in Hailar, purchase high-calorie dry food, mosquito repellent, disposable underwear (no laundry in Qiqian). Drive north to Genhe, enjoy the magnificent transition from grassland to forest. Overnight in Genhe, visit Oroqen Reindeer Culture Museum (learn Oroqen history in advance). Day 2: Genhe → Oroqen Hunter Community (Touch the Soul of the Forest) Guided deep into the primeval forest to the reindeer-raising Oroqen hunter community. Immersive experience: 👉 Feed reindeer moss by hand, listen to the jingling deer bells; 👉 Learn to build "cuoluozi," try making crafts from birch bark; 👉 Sit around the campfire listening to old hunters’ tales of "shamans and forest gods"; 👉 Taste traditional Oroqen food: rye bread, reindeer milk, dried meat. Overnight in cuoluozi, fall asleep to pine waves and the Milky Way. Day 3: Hunter Community → Moerdaoga (Forest Steam Train Journey) Farewell the reindeer tribe, drive to Moerdaoga National Forest Park. Core experience: The century-old narrow-gauge steam train (a must-ride!) Pass through Korean pine forest, birch valley, and forest creek, with 4 stops for hiking. Key stops: Korean Pine Forest Station: 1 km hike to explore 500-year-old ancient trees; Forest Pasture Station: Encounter wildflower meadows and herds. Overnight in Moerdaoga, try local specialty: iron pot stewed zheluo fish. Day 4: Moerdaoga → Qiqian Village (The Ultimate Wilderness Road) ⚠️ The toughest day! Off-road vehicle deep into the Greater Khingan Range: Pass through no-man’s land, glimpse moose through the window; Overlook raging river confluence from White Deer Island cliff; Pick wild blueberries in the pine forest (July-August). Arrive at Qiqian in the evening, stay at Veterans’ Home. Open the door to see the border river and Russian forest. Late-night shoot of the Milky Way arch hanging over the border line (no light pollution!). Day 5: Full Day in Qiqian Village (Poetry of the Border Island) Dawn: Wait for morning mist to drift over the border river, watch smoke rise from Russian wooden houses across the river. Morning: Visit the last 6 villagers, hear border guards’ stories of bear encounters. Afternoon: Guided hike to the Sino-Russian boundary marker (strictly no unauthorized approach to the border!), search for wild peony flower sea along the river (June). Evening: Barbecue cold-water fish in the veterans’ backyard, drink blueberry wine with the sunset. Day 6: Qiqian → Shiwei/Linjiang (Epic Border Checkpoint Journey) Head south along County Road X904 (the most beautiful border highway): Pass Taiping Village’s century-old wooden houses; Overlook giant rocks and wheat fields at Eagle’s Beak; Birdwatch at Crescent Pool Wetland. Arrive at Shiwei Russian Ethnic Township, stay in Russian-style wooden log houses, taste Russian cuisine (gedrelek/borscht). Day 7: Shiwei → Erguna → Hailar (Return to Civilization) Climb the Erguna River viewing platform, look back at the Russian Oroqen village across the river. Drive through Heishantou Wetland, visit herders’ homes to milk cows and feed lambs. Arrive in Hailar, bid farewell to the forest sea with a steaming mushroom hotpot. 🛡️ Wilderness Survival Rules (Must Read!) Strict Border Zone Rules: No drone photography, no photographing Russian side, no playing in the border river in Qiqian and border roads! Show your documents proactively to border patrol vehicles and fully cooperate. Fire Prevention Above All: Smoking is banned year-round in the forest! Smoking in vehicles fines start at 20,000 RMB; smoking outdoors can lead to criminal charges. Do not bring any fire sources into the forest (including lighters, matches). Ecological Respect Guidelines: Do not pick unripe berries, do not disturb reindeer or wildlife. Carry out all trash from the no-man’s land (Qiqian has no disposal facilities). Traffic Safety Tips: Charter local off-road drivers only (recommended: Master Wang from Genhe 139XXXXXXX), ordinary SUVs are risky. Prepare tow ropes, shovels, and satellite phones for rainy season (daily rental about 200 RMB). Cultural Respect Bottom Line: Always get consent before photographing Oroqen people, do not use flash directly in elders’ eyes. Do not question hunter community’s traditional lifestyle (such as hunting culture).