Things to do in Jiayin

When it rains heavily, the water turns yellowish-brown. There are two routes for the tour, with a fork at a point where several shops are concentrated. The birch forest route perfectly avoids the crowds and leads directly to the main attractions, but the downside is that there's a section with hundreds of stairs to climb at the end. The other route starts from the forest itself and is less strenuous, but it's very crowded. When I went, the road was under construction, so I had to take a detour.

From Qiqihar to Heihe, we took the national highway and crossed the Lesser Khingan Mountains. It was so beautiful, and the air quality was good. The speed limit was 60-80, and we drove while enjoying the scenery. Except for the fact that there were more cars when approaching Heihe, there were few cars throughout the journey, which was very pleasant. The toilets in the parking areas along the way were also good and relatively modern.

Jiayin Riverside Greenway The entrance to the Riverside Greenway (Lesser Khingan Mountains Forest Trail) is located on the easternmost side of Jiayin Riverside Park. The Riverside Greenway stretches approximately 20 kilometers from Taiping Island in the northwest to the East Lake Scenic Area in the southeast. The route is divided into four sections, each featuring scenic vistas: the Grand River Scenic Area, the Town Park Section, the River Beach and Bay Section, and the Natural Pastoral Section. In 2025, the Jiayin County government renovated the greenway near Riverside Park, resurfacing 1.68 kilometers of pavement, installing over 200 meters of fluorescent trails, and constructing China's first interactive dinosaur-themed running wall. The fluorescent trail is designed with a variety of dinosaur element patterns, which can emit soft fluorescence at night; the dinosaur running wall is actually a large LED screen, which combines the characteristics of Jiayin and shows the scenes of dinosaurs greeting and running; the greenway is also designed with an interactive projection function, so children can interact with the projected images and play games such as playing football and elimination games on the ground. It has become a new place for children to run and play in the evening, adding a beautiful landscape to Jiayin County, the hometown of dinosaurs.

Black Dragon Pond is very beautiful. It is located at the innermost end of the beautiful Maolangou National Forest Park. It has beautiful scenery, green mountains and clear waters, gurgling streams, and although the waterfall is not magnificent, the trickling stream is also very beautiful. The ecological environment is very good and the air is very fresh.

The scenery here is still great in summer. The riverside square is very lively at night, and there are some places to eat, drink and have fun around it. But it is too cold in winter and you can't go out at night. This square is still very beautiful.

When traveling to the north, in addition to enjoying the forests and snowy plains, you can also visit the hometown of dinosaurs - Jiayin Dragon Bone Mountain. This is where dinosaur fossils were first discovered in China, and the Jiayin Dinosaur National Geopark is a good place to learn about the behemoths that once lived on Chinese soil.

It is a fork of the Heilongjiang River. The water is very shallow. You can set up a table in the middle of the water for a picnic. The lake water just touches your feet. It is clear and you can see the bottom. There are small fish swimming. Russia is on the opposite side. It is a border lake.

This summer, we visited Tangwanghe in Yichun. The Tangwanghe Scenic Area was truly relaxing; it's a wonderful place to escape the summer heat. We listened to the rustling of the pines in the forest, admired the quirky rocks, and lingered among the pigs in the woods, while the birch forest inspired endless daydreams.

It's worth a visit. The place is large, so you can take your time exploring with your kids. The most amazing parts are the deer enclosure near the end in the afternoon and the lakeside area outside the visitor center – both are incredibly beautiful.

It was a fantastic experience. The entire hike offered constantly changing scenery. Squirrels even approached us for food along the way. From the high platform, we enjoyed panoramic views of the mountains, and on the way down, a stream was right beside us. Three different ways to experience the mountain in one place – truly wonderful! I highly recommend climbing to the high platform and walking the entire way to the exit.