Mohe Arctic Village, also known as China's Northernmost Village or Beiji Cun, lies in Mohe County, within Daxing'anling Prefecture in Heilongjiang Province, northeastern China. It is the country's northernmost inhabited area, and it sits far enough north that the seasons here feel very different from most of the country.
What a visit offers
The village is best known as a place to watch the sky. Visitors come to experience the midnight sun in the summer months and, in the darker seasons, the northern lights. It is widely regarded in China as one of the best places in the country to observe the aurora borealis, which makes it a destination for those interested in night skies as much as for those who simply want to stand at the edge of the map.
Planning your trip
- Location: Mohe County, Daxing'anling Prefecture, Heilongjiang 165300, China.
- Contact: +86-457-2881807.
- Best for: travellers drawn to northern landscapes, long summer evenings, and aurora viewing.
Because the village is remote, it is worth thinking ahead about how you will reach it and what you will need for the local climate, particularly if you plan to be outdoors late at night. Calling ahead with questions about timing and conditions is a sensible step before you set out.