Follow the footsteps of photographers to capture the sea of azaleas at Darbin Lake

Darbin Lake National Forest Park offers endless scenery and beauty in all seasons, making it a coveted destination for photography enthusiasts. The most captivating attraction is, of course, the splendid sea of azaleas. Every May, Darbin Lake National Forest Park becomes an ocean of flowers, with colorful wild azaleas blooming competitively on the rocky terrain, creating a spectacular sight. In mid-May, the azaleas in Darbin Lake National Forest Park are in full bloom, and trees such as pines, willows, and birches are also freshly green. The contrast of red and green is quite rare, and photography enthusiasts can take a car with all their equipment to capture the beautiful scenery of the famous Darbin Lake National Forest Park for its Xing'an azaleas. The long and cold winter in the north accumulates energy for spring to bloom, and at this time, the azaleas in the volcanic lava landforms of the scenic area come hand in hand with nature's greenery, adding brilliant colors to the northern border and showcasing the power of life! Now, let's follow the unique perspective of the photographers and appreciate the sea of azaleas through their eyes! Route: Hailar--Darbin Lake National Forest Park Total: 630km Passing through Yakeshi-Arong Banner-Nuomin Town-Entering the scenic area Alternatively, take the northern route Total: 390km Via Wuerqihan-Wenkutu-West Gate of the scenic area Travel Guide: ♥09:20 Visit Horjgor Wetland (recommended stay 45 minutes), Horjgor means 'meadow head' in Oroqen language, where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the world and enter a place of beauty and tranquility. On a clear day, you can even see Sifang Mountain from afar. ♥10:10 Start visiting the Lava Azalea Forest (recommended stay 1.5-2 hours), the Lava Azalea Forest scenic area is composed of lava and azalea forests among other resources. In the vast stone ponds where hardly an inch of soil is found, a variety of plants including azaleas thrive, and people can't help but marvel when they discover this place. ♥11:50~12.00 Arrive at the Tourist Service Center for lunch (one hour). ♥13:00 Start visiting the Darbin Luo scenic area (recommended stay 1 hour) an ancient volcanic dammed lake formed by the deposition of magma after the eruption of Darbin volcano, covering an area of 55 hectares. Due to the unique microclimate formed after the volcanic eruption, the wild azaleas growing on the lakeshore all bloom within a few days in mid-May, and the red azaleas are like splendid brocade. ♥14:30 Start visiting Shen Zhi Gorge scenic area (recommended stay 1.5-2 hours) Shen Zhi Gorge, also known as 'Xing'an Hundred Mile Gorge', is known as 'the first gorge of the Greater Xing'an Mountains'. Fairy Island and Fairy Cave are located here. This place is not only a unique geological and hydrological landscape of the Greater Xing'an Mountains forest area but also one of the most characteristic scenic areas of Darbin Lake National Forest Park. After the tour, take a car back to the Tourist Service Center and then home. Check-in Spots: 1. Horjgor Wetland 2. Lava Azalea Forest 3. Darbin Luo 4. Stone Sea Pineapple 5. Shen Zhi Gorge Accommodation Recommendations: 1. There are 10 independent villas in the scenic area, three of which are mini villas located by the Darbin Luo lake, and the other seven are around the Tourist Service Center. 2. You can also choose to stay in business hotels in Dayangshu Town, Nuomin Town, Nuomin River, etc., which are 110 kilometers away from the scenic area.